ANTONIO VIVALDI

ANTONIO VIVALDI
4 MARCH 1678 VENICE, ITALY
28 JULY 1741 VIENNA, AUSTRIA

Antonio was a Venetian composer and violinist. His interest in music outshone any other capacity.

Antonio Vivaldi was diagnosed to be suffering from asthma, illness that plagued him throughout his life.

Violin taught by his father.

In 1703 Antonio ordained priest. He was appointed professor of violin and conductor at the Girls' Orphanage.

He began to become known outside the boundaries of Venice. In 1718 he traveled and presented his works.

The 1725 presented a series of concertos for strings.

The most famous and popular work is the Four Seasons!

With the passage of time or popularity of Venice began to subside and Vivaldi disappointed emigrated to Vienna.

He left his life penniless having squandered all his fortune. Vivaldi with staff writing style laid the foundations of mature Baroque concerto.

He composed 850 works, but shortly after his death forgotten.

Vivaldi was discovered in the early decades of the 20th century and is considered one of the most popular composers of Baroque music!

Research, Presentation
Rafaela Zioti