Count Orsini-Rosenberg Quotes in Amadeus (1984)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: The whole thing is set in a harem, Majesty. In a seraglio.

Count Orsini-Rosenberg: You mean in Turkey?

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Yes, exactly.

Count Orsini-Rosenberg: Then why especially does it have to be in German?

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: It doesn't, especially. It could be in Turkish if you really want.

Count Orsini-Rosenberg: Italian is the proper language for opera. All educated people agree on that.

Count Orsini-Rosenberg: [about Mozart] A young man trying to impress beyond his abilities.