How Amadeus Destroyed Salieri’s Legacy | The True Story Behind the Fiction
Antonio Salieri, composer, teacher, court musician—was once one of the most respected figures in 18th-century Europe. Today, he’s remembered as the bitter, jealous villain from Amadeus. But what if that image is completely wrong?
In this video, I explore how one of cinema’s greatest masterpieces also gave rise to one of classical music’s most persistent myths. We separate fact from fiction, trace Salieri’s real-life achievements, and listen to the music that proves he was anything but mediocre.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:07 Slanderous art
1:37 Salieri humiliation
4:29 Patron Saint of Mediocrity
5:16 Was he actually a failure?
8:35 His legacy and students
8:53 Why you should listen to his C major concerto
9:32 The complete 2nd movement of the C major concerto with score
17:09 How did this happen?
20:23 Conclusion
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