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But the traditional image of Salieri is distorted. The Italian-born composer was one of the most important opera composers of his time. With his approximately 40 operas, he achieved some spectacular successes throughout Europe, and in Paris, he was even celebrated as a worthy successor to Gluck.

Salieri's center of life, however, was Vienna. From the 1770s until his death in 1825, he served the imperial family. As court Kapellmeister, he was the most influential and successful musical personality in the Danube metropolis for decades. Consequently, he had no reason to envy Mozart or even to murder him; On the contrary: the relationship between the two musicians was essentially characterized by mutual respect and appreciation.

Also a distinguished teacher, Salieri's students included Beethoven, Schubert, Czerny, Liszt, and even Mozart's son, Franz Xaver. The multifaceted life of this composer and his music promises a rewarding encounter.

Gerhard Forck headed the Communications Department of the Berlin Philharmonic from 2002 to 2020, including editing the accompanying program articles.

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