Caldara's time in Vienna as Vizekapellmeister to Emperor Charles VI brought him his greatest fame, a post he held for twenty years until his death.
Historical Context
The imperial chapel orchestra in Vienna during Caldara's time was unusually large for a Baroque group, with 32 string players in 1716 and 41 in 1721.
Cultural Impact
Caldara's music was influential, with J.S. Bach copying his Magnificat in C major and Telemann citing Caldara as a model for sacred instrumental music.
Composer Biography
Caldara was a precocious musician, appearing as a cellist in San Marco in 1688 and having his first opera, L'Argene, premiered in 1689.
Composer Biography
Antonio Caldara, a Venetian composer, was highly regarded in his time and until well into the 18th century, despite not being widely recognized until recently.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Caldara was a pragmatic composer, adapting his style to the tastes of his patron, Emperor Charles VI, who preferred contrapuntal complications over the gallant style.
Compositional Technique
Caldara's symphonies, while rooted in the Corellian sonata da chiesa tradition, are also crucial starting points for the later development of the symphony, string quartet, and sonata.
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