When and where was Antonio Salieri born?
Antonio Salieri was born on the 18th of August 1750 in the town of Legnago, located south of Verona within the Republic of Venice.
Questions about Antonio Salieri
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who were the teachers of Antonio Salieri during his early education?
His early musical education began at home under the guidance of his older brother Francesco Salieri. He also received lessons from Giuseppe Simoni who served as the organist for the local cathedral and had been a pupil of Padre Giovanni Battista Martini.
What major operas did Antonio Salieri compose between 1770 and 1804?
Salieri composed over thirty-five original dramas including Le donne letterate which premiered in 1770 and Armida which became his first great success in serious opera. His other notable works include La Fiera di Venezia Les Danaïdes Tarare and The Negroes performed in 1804.
Did Antonio Salieri poison Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart according to historical evidence?
Medical evidence shows symptoms displayed by Mozart's illness did not indicate poisoning and the Norton/Grove Concise Encyclopedia of Music states flatly that he was not poisoned. It is likely they were mutually respectful peers despite rumors circulating decades after Mozart died in 1791.
When did Antonio Salieri die and how old was he at the time of death?
Antonio Salieri died in Vienna on the 7th of May 1825 aged seventy-four.