Antonio Vivaldi (feb 1, 1741 – jul 12, 1797)
Description:
*Ritornello form**"L'estro armonico"* (concerto)
Born in Venice
Nicknamed “The Red Priest”
Hired at the Ospedale della Pietà:
1703 – 1709
1711 – 1716
1723, made maestro di cappella in 1735 - 1738
Achieved international fame with 1711 publication of Op. 3 (L’estro armonico) through Etienne Roger of Amsterdam
Wrote over 500 instrumental concertos
Added to timeline:
Date:
feb 1, 1741
jul 12, 1797
~ 56 years