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Antonio Vivaldi
By Cassidy Martin
"Antonio Vivaldi was born in Venice, Italy, on March 4, 1678"
"Antonio Vivaldi was an Italian violinist and composer whose concertos or pieces for one or more instruments were widely known and influential throughout Europe."
"It is known that his father was a baker, and thought to be a virtuoso on the violin. As for siblings, Vivaldi's two brothers had gotten into trouble with the law. So it appears Vivaldi did not come from high society, but did well for himself regardless of his family background."
"Antonio was trained for a clerical (religious service) as well as a musical life. After going through the various introductory stages, he was ordained (authorized) a priest in March 1703."
"Vivaldi was given the name of "Il Prete Rosso", which means "The RedPriest". This was due undoubtedly to his red hair, and his earlierposition as a priest."
"Vivaldi became appointed as music director for 40 years at a school for homeless girls. He purchased the musical instruments, saw to these instruments being in working order, and had to compose whatever music was necessary."
"In the autumn of 1703 he was appointed as a violin teacher at the Ospitale della Pieta in Venice.achieved an international reputation."
"Vivaldi was a profilic composer, and wrote about 500 concerti. He also wrote operas and sacred music."
I am quite certain you are very familiar with his most famous piece entitled, "The Four Season."
"Vivaldi suffered from asthmatic bronchitis which it is believed was his cause of death."
"In 1741, like Mozart, Vivaldi died in poverty,in an unmarked grave. Both composers were similar in how they achieved greatness in their composition and popularity, yet failed to secure financial greatness."
