Antonio Vivaldi Romantic Concerto
During the baroque era, there were many prominent new artists, one of the most famous was a Venetian composer by the name of Antonio Vivaldi. He was very important during the baroque ear due to his mastery of the Italian concerto and his involvement in operas. Vivaldi remains relevant in modern times as the concerto is still a hugely popular genre for composers. A concerto refers to an instrumental work written specifically for a soloist or multiple soloists and a large ensemble. Vivaldi was born in Venice in 1678. His father was barber and played the violin in the orchestra of the Cathedral of San Marco. All his life, Vivaldi had health problems. He suffered from a chronic disease, probably heart failure, or a form of asthma (Talbot). His musical talent came
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Vivaldi spent 12 happy years at the Ospedale. The young girls liked his gallant, charming manner, and as naturally extroverted, Vivaldi enjoyed the attention he was given to him (Candé). The nickname "Red Priest" Suited not only to his hair color, but also to his sparkling temperament. The concerts, in which he directed his compositions, were musical highlights in the Venetian cultural life. Hardly a visitor to the city could escape a Vivaldi concert. During this time, Vivaldi became aware of his growing reputation and decided to capitalize on it. He was the first to search for a publisher in Amsterdam, which had better pressure on notes than the Venetians. This meant he could sell his works better and make more money. He also began to write operas. He began his first opera "Ottone in Villa" in 1713. He soon composed operas for theater directors throughout Northeastern Italy. The long absences angered his employers at the Ospedale. In 1723 an agreement was reached: Vivaldi was free to work on operas, provided that he would perform two concerts a month in Venice and supervise their performances (Candé). Vivaldi worked quickly. He needed one day for a concerto, he did
Vivaldi spent 12 happy years at the Ospedale. The young girls liked his gallant, charming manner, and as naturally extroverted, Vivaldi enjoyed the attention he was given to him (Candé). The nickname "Red Priest" Suited not only to his hair color, but also to his sparkling temperament. The concerts, in which he directed his compositions, were musical highlights in the Venetian cultural life. Hardly a visitor to the city could escape a Vivaldi concert. During this time, Vivaldi became aware of his growing reputation and decided to capitalize on it. He was the first to search for a publisher in Amsterdam, which had better pressure on notes than the Venetians. This meant he could sell his works better and make more money. He also began to write operas. He began his first opera "Ottone in Villa" in 1713. He soon composed operas for theater directors throughout Northeastern Italy. The long absences angered his employers at the Ospedale. In 1723 an agreement was reached: Vivaldi was free to work on operas, provided that he would perform two concerts a month in Venice and supervise their performances (Candé). Vivaldi worked quickly. He needed one day for a concerto, he did