Antonio Salieri and Ludwig van Beethoven: Myths and Realities
Antonio Salieri, an Italian composer, conductor, and teacher, remains one of the most enigmatic figures in classical music. Historically, he has often been painted as the antagonist to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, largely due to the dramatizations in plays and movies such as “Amadeus.” But such depictions obscure the broader and more nuanced picture of Salieri’s contributions, influence, and his interactions