Antonio Vivaldi, in full Antonio Lucio Vivaldi, (born March 4, 1678, Venice, Republic of Venice Italy—died July 28, 1741, Vienna, Austria), Italian composer and violinist who left a decisive mark on the form of the concerto and the style of late Baroque instrumental music. Antonio Lucio Vivaldi was an Italian Baroque composer, virtuoso violinist, teacher, impresario, and Roman Catholic priest. Antonio Vivaldi, Italian Baroque composer of 'The Four Seasons' Listen now Share. Featuring Songs By: Isaac Stern. Roberto Loreggian. Collegium Musicum 90. You also may like: Composers: The 'Three B's' A blend of Bach's best, boisterous Beethoven, and beautiful Brahms. Antonio Vivaldi - In addition to being a composer, Vivaldi was also active as. A priest Antonio Vivaldi - True or False: Vivaldi's operas were popular throughout all of Europe.
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Hey Kids, Meet Antonio Vivaldi
Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) Italian Baroque Era Composer
Antonio Vivaldi was born on March 4, 1678 in Venice, Italy. Antonio's father, Giovanni Battista, a barber before becoming a violinist, taught young Antonio to play the violin and then toured Venice playing the violin with him.
At the age of 15, Antonio began training to become a priest. At the age of 25, he was ordained a priest and soon after became known as the II Prete Rosso, 'The Red Priest', because of his red hair. Due to his health, he left the priesthood in 1703 after only 3 years. But he was still able to pursue a career in music.
Vivaldi's music is joyful, almost playful, revealing his own joy of composing. In addition, Vivaldi was able to compose non-academic music which means it would be enjoyed by many people rather than just college professors. It was these qualities that made Vivaldi's music very popular.
Antonio Vivaldi Facts
Vivaldi's The Four Seasons, composed in 1723, is a set of four concertos for violin. It is his most popular work and is among the most popular works of the Baroque Era. For this composition he wrote sonnets to match each season.
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Visiting Vivaldi
Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) spent most of his life in Venice. He was a true violin virtuoso who made his career teaching orphaned girls at La Pieta, one of Venice’s orphanages. Visiting Venice today, you can hardly cross a canal without seeing posters advertising performances of his music. Where did he die? Most people would never guess he passed away in Vienna.
Some Historical Vivaldi Sites in Venice
La Pieta Church. Along the Riva degli Shiavoni is the church that was connected with the La Pieta Orphanage. Vivaldi and his students performed here many times. The picture shows a golden screen behind which the girls, in order to be protected and kept anonymous, performed.
Vivaldi Museum. This is a small, private museum, and one needs to make a reservation to see it. Some of the memorabilia is very interesting.
Antonio Vivaldi Concertos
Concerts of Vivaldi’s Music. Venice abounds with performances of Vivaldi’s music, especially “The Four Seasons”. But the trick is to know which concerts are of much higher quality than the rest. Let Dr. Nelson choose, and you will be in good shape!
Some Historical Vivaldi Sites in Vienna
Site of Vivaldi’s death. Vivaldi died in a small house that was where the Sacher Hotel is today, right behind the opera house. More specifically, the house was where the Sacher Gift Shop is. There is a “Music Mile Star” in the Kaerntnerstrasse commemorating the composer.
Antonio Vivaldi Concerto No 4 Vivaldi
Site of Vivaldi’s Cemetery. Vivaldi was buried in a cemetery that stood where Vienna Technical University in Karlsplatz is today. It is not believed that Vivaldi’s remains were kept when the university was built on that site.