'Saving Mozart' is a new musical that emphasizes Wolfgang Mozart's familial relationships, particularly with his sister Nannerl, who was the family's original musical prodigy. The story highlights the oppressive societal norms of the 1700s, preventing Nannerl from pursuing a professional music career. Written and composed by Charli Eglinton, the musical aims to celebrate the influence of the women in Mozart's life and blend original compositions with Mozart's music. However, it struggles with narrative balance and lyricism, showing influences from other musicals like 'Hamilton' and 'Six' while needing further development in execution.
Much has been dramatised about Wolfgang's rivalry with Salieri, but 'Saving Mozart' refreshingly focuses on Mozart's relationships closer to home, starting with him as a child.
Leopold's determination to conform to societal norms meant that he ultimately stopped his daughter from becoming a professional musician. As he put it, for a woman to do so in those times was akin to her being a whore.
'Saving Mozart' is admirably ambitious in its aims: to champion the two women - his sister and wife - who were integral in Mozart finding his musical style and voice.
Unlike these other shows, 'Saving Mozart' is too earnest, with its lyrics lacking the necessary wit and subtext to achieve what the production is trying to do.
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