Philharmonic chamber music: Mozart versus Salieri?
Antonio Salieri does not enjoy a good reputation in the music world: as Mozart’s jealous rival, he is even – according to legend – said to have poisoned him. Miloš Forman’s film Amadeus also depicts Salieri as a mediocre, scheming composer. However, he was extremely successful during his lifetime. But are his works on a par with Mozart’s? Members of the Berliner Philharmoniker contrast two string quartets by Salieri with works by Mozart, including the amiable Horn Quintet.
