What event in the late 20th Century led to a revival of Salieri's fame?
Release of "Amadeus"
A new opera production
A lecture series
A biography publication
Answer
The release of the acclaimed 1984 Academy Award-winning film "Amadeus," directed by Miloš Forman and starring F. Murray Abraham as Salieri, sparked a resurgence of public interest in the composer. The film, based on Peter Shaffer's 1979 stage play of the same name, portrayed a fictionalized version of Salieri's life, particularly his rivalry with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
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