ANTONIO VIVALDI

Vivaldi came from a large family. His father was named Giovanni, and had five other siblings

Vivaldi's father taught him the violin, the instrument Vivaldi is best known for, but he also studied as a priest in Venice. Vivaldi is starting to has his own renaissance here in the 20-21st century because more and more people are finding his works that have not been found before

Birthplace

He was born in Venice but moved to Vienna, Austria later in his life

BAROQUE

Vivaldi was named master of violin at Ospedale della Pieta and worked off and on there from 1703 to 1740. He also was a trailblazer for Bach and Mozart

VIOLIN

OPERAS AND CONCERTOES

Violin mostly composed for violin. He had a shortness of breath that kept him from mastering woodwind instruments

Vivaldi was called the "Red Priest" because he was a priest and had red hair. He also composed music for foreign rulers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFWQgxXM_b8

• Spring. Part of Four Seasons by Vivaldi
• I like this piece because it reminds me of Spring and is very lively.
• It is written mostly for violin
• Was written in 1723
• Four Seasons also included Summer, Autumn, and Winter

SUMMER

AUTUMN

WEBSITES

• www.google.com
• www.biography.com
• www.youtube.com