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Was Salieri more famous for his teaching or his composition during his lifetime?
Teaching
Composition
Both equally
Neither, he was a performer
Answer
Salieri gained more recognition for his teaching during his lifetime. Despite his own compositional achievements, including operas, church music, and instrumental works, his role as an esteemed instructor overshadowed his fame as a composer. Salieri's teaching prowess attracted numerous talented students, including Beethoven, Schubert, and Liszt, who went on to achieve great success in the music world.
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