August 18 - Antonio Salieri (The Musical Birthday Series)

Antonio Salieri (18 August 1750 – 7 May 1825) was an important composer and teacher.

Renaissance Man

The fame of Salieri 

Is in a revival;

No longer the scary

Mozartean rival.

A major musician 

Of almost first rank;

Not malign apparition,

Or jealous old crank.

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