Antonio Vivaldi (jan 1, 1678 – jan 1, 1741)
Description:
an Italian Baroque musical composer, virtuoso violinist, teacher, and Roman Catholic priest.Vivaldi’s Five Hundred
1. In northern Italy, a style of instrumental writing evolved that featured an overall form
of fast-slow-fast.
2. Composing for a girls’ orphanage, Vivaldi successfully built the music program.
a. A series of Sunday concerts showcased the ensembles—and Vivaldi.
b. He wrote over 500 concertos, three-fourths of which are for solo instrument
and orchestra. Half of these are for violin, which was his instrument.
3. Vivaldi’s concertos follow formulas, not surprising due to the sheer number that have
survived.
a. The first movement generally alternates a ritornello with episodes for the soloist.
b. Remaining movements follow styles seen in opera.
4. The effects of Vivaldi’s concertos must have been dazzling—shocking the audience
and engaging them to respond.
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1678
jan 1, 1741
~ 63 years