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   Who is Antonio Vivaldi?

   • They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Antonio Vivaldi (born March 4, 1678, Venice, Republic of Venice [Italy]—died July 28, 1741, Vienna, Austria) was an Italian composer and violinist who left a decisive mark on the form of the concerto and the style of late Baroque instrumental music.

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   What are some facts about Vivaldi?

   • The following Vivaldi facts and trivia have been gleaned from various historical biographies and similar sources. On the day of his birth, March 4, 1678, a large earthquake occurred in Venice. Young Antonio was taught to play the violin by his father, a professional violinist who was also a barber.

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   How did Vivaldi influence music?

   • Vivaldi was regarded as one of the world’s most talented Baroque composers. He had an influence across Europe and inspired the formation of bands, such as the French concerto and Johann Sebastian Bach’s music. The music genius could play various instruments, including the violin and string orchestra.

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   How did Vivaldi become a violinist?

   • In September 1703, Vivaldi (24) became maestro di violino (master of violin) at an orphanage called the Pio Ospedale della Pietà (Devout Hospital of Mercy) in Venice; although it was his talents as a violinist which probably secured him the job, he soon became a successful teacher of music there.

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   May 20, 2024 · Antonio Vivaldi (born March 4, 1678, Venice, Republic of Venice [Italy]—died July 28, 1741, Vienna, Austria) was an Italian composer and violinist who left a decisive mark on the form of the concerto and the style of late Baroque instrumental music.

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   Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about the life and works of Antonio Vivaldi, a prolific and influential composer of Baroque music. Find out how he became a priest, wrote The Four Seasons, and died in poverty in Vienna.

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   • On the day of his birth, March 4, 1678, a large earthquake occurred in Venice.
   • Young Antonio was taught to play the violin by his father, a professional violinist who was also a barber. Father and son toured Venice playing violin together.
   • At age 15, he began studies to become a priest and was nicknamed Il prêt Rosso, or The Red Priest. It is speculated that this was due to his red hair, which was a family trait.
   • Vivaldi suffered from a form of asthma which limited his duties administering Mass but gave him more time to spend writing music.

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   • Antonio had a secret love life. Antonio took a position as a Maestro di Cappella for Prince Philip of Hesse-Darmstadt at some point in his career. This contract lasted for about three years, during which he produced several operas.
   • The father coached young Antonio Vivaldi. The young Antonio used to play the violin with his father, Giovanni Battista Vivaldi. Giovanni was a professional violinist who also doubled up as a barber.
   • He went to the monastery to become a priest. Vivaldi went to the monastery at the age of 15 to become a priest. During his time, he also took music lessons.
   • He Was Probably Asthmatic. An interesting fact about Vivaldi is that he suffered from a condition called strettezza di petto (tightness of the chest), which historians think could have been asthma.

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   Antonio Lucio Vivaldi (4 March 1678 – 28 July 1741) was an Italian composer, virtuoso violinist and impresario of Baroque music.

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   Aug 13, 2022 · Learn nine lesser-known facts about Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi. He was from a musical family. Vivaldi was taught how to play the violin by his father Giovanni Battista, who was a founding member of the Sovvegno dei musicisti di Santa Cecilia.

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   May 26, 2023 · Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) was an Italian violin virtuoso and composer of baroque music (c. 1600-1750). Best known for his violin concertos, notably The Four Seasons, Vivaldi made a significant contribution...