The narrative of a bitter rivalry between Salieri and Mozart is primarily fueled by later dramatizations and historical reinterpretations. In reality, the evidence for a deep-seated animosity between the two composers is scant. Both Salieri and Mozart worked in the same city and were contemporaries, inevitably leading to professional competition. However, this competition was not uncommon in the highly competitive environment of 18th-century Vienna.
One of the earliest sources of the rivalry narrative is a conversation reported by Mozart’s widow, Constanze, in which Mozart allegedly expressed concerns about Salieri’s intentions. However, this account is ambiguous and lacks substantial corroboration. Moreover, many of Mozart’s contemporaries, including his sister Nannerl and his friend Gottfried von Jacquin, did not report any significant enmity between the two composers.
in, Serenade Magazine
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