Maligned master : the real story of Antonio Salieri / by Volkmar Braunbehrens ; translated from the German by Eveline L. Kanes.

In this first biography of Salieri in 160 years, Braunbehrens examines the composer's life and carefully analyzes his relationship with Mozart and both the libretti and the music of Salieri's operas.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Braunbehrens, Volkmar.
Format: Book
Language:English
German
Published: New York : Fromm International Pub. Corp., [1992]
Edition:First U.S. edition.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: Whispers and Rumors
  • Ch. 1. Naples or Vienna (1750-1772)
  • Ch. 2. The Emperor's Protege (1773-1777)
  • Ch. 3. Italian Journeys and an Epilogue (1778-1781)
  • Ch. 4. Feast and Famine, Paris and Vienna (1782-1783)
  • Ch. 5. Salieri and Mozart (1784-1786)
  • Ch. 6. Success with Beaumarchais: "Tarare" (1786-1787)
  • Ch. 7. Shifting Winds (1787-1790)
  • Ch. 8. Setbacks During the Restoration (1791-1802)
  • Ch. 9. Beyond Opera (1802-1825).