Amadeus en bicicleta

The city of Salzburg experiences hectic days at the start of its Festival. On the streets, one can run into Cecilia Bartoli, Anna Netrebko and other music stars. The young Mexican Vian Maurer is also there, knowing that it is his last chance to make a name for himself in the world of opera. So far, he has only gotten a role as an extra in Mozart's Don Giovanni. But he does not faint. Vian admires Mozart and reads everything that falls into his hands. With his friend Julia, whom he met at rehearsals, he travels through Salzburg and discovers the magic of the city of festivals. But he has to face the envy and betrayal of those who want to become something in the ruthless world of show business, where only very few can rise to the top and an authoritarian father who comes to Salzburg to bring home the dreaming son. . A novel of failure, but also of the joy of living, written by one of the great tenors of our time and a voracious reader, Amadeus on a bicycle is a call to pursue one's dreams. With a lot of humor and unforgettable scenes, Rolando Villazón creates a character that can only be loved. At the same time, he erects a tribute to the best composer of all time and to his hometown.