Vivaldi, known as 'il prete rosso' (the red priest) due to his hair color, was ordained in 1703 and was also a violinist of remarkable ability.
Cultural Impact
Vivaldi's work in opera, where he composed at least 46 operas, led to a satirical attack on him in 1720 by Benedetto Marcello in 'Il teatro alla moda'.
Composer Biography
Vivaldi died in Vienna in 1741 from stomach inflammation, having traveled there in old age to seek employment, and was buried with minimal expense.
Composer Biography
For much of his life, Vivaldi was associated with the Ospedale della Pietà, a Venetian institution for orphaned or indigent girls, some of whom were trained as musicians.
Composer Biography
Vivaldi was a prolific composer and a famous virtuoso, though one observer described his violin playing as 'too artificial to be enjoyable'.
Composer Biography
Antonio Vivaldi, born in Venice in 1678, was the son of a barber who became a distinguished violinist at San Marco Basilica.
