These works are still performed by students today and are known for being quite challenging.Īlthough Vivaldi began publishing his works in 1705, his real breakthrough came in 1711 when his work L’estro armonico was published in Amsterdam and dedicated to Grand Prince Ferdinand of Tuscany. As far as what can be found today, Vivaldi wrote over 60 concertos, cantatas, and other vocal works for them. This is largely thanks to his natural talent and the training he received from his father.Įarly on in his time at the orphanage, Vivaldi was gaining an esteemed reputation and so were the orphans, for their musical skill. His skill as a composer was not the only thing Vivaldi became recognized for, as he was also regarded as an incredible violinist.
He served in this position for over three decades and it was during this time that Vivaldi composed the majority of his works. In 1703, at the age of 25, Vivaldi became M aestro di Violino (Master of the Violin) at an orphanage, Ospedale della Pietà, in Venice, where the children received a musical education. It was noted that he had a habit of composing while performing mass! Vivaldi returned to his musical studies, something that even during his time as a priest, he never abandoned.
At the time, it was best understood as a form of asthma and it hindered his ability to continue delivering mass.
Vivaldi’s religious career was cut short, however, due to health issues. He was ordained in 1703 and became known as “il Prete Rosso” or “the Red Priest” because of his red hair. Although his father taught him how to play the violin at a young age, he pursued religious training to become a priest at 15. Join us as we take a look at the life and work of Vivaldi!īorn on March 4, 1678, in Venice, Italy, Antonio Vivaldi was the son of a professional violinist, Giovanni Battista Vivaldi. Best known for Four Seasons, a series of violin concertos, Antonio Vivaldi is one of the most renowned composers of European and Baroque-style classical music. Even if you don’t know his name, you have most certainly heard his music.
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