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Antonio Vivaldi (Travelling (1720s were the most powerful times of his…
Antonio Vivaldi
Travelling
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During his travels, he continued to write music for the girls in the orphanage. Around 140 concertos were sent to them.
After 1729 Vivaldi stopped publishing his works because he thinks that selling them is more profitable.
Early Life
Vivaldi's main teacher was his father, Giovani Battisa
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His first public appearance was in the basilica playing alongside his father as a 'supernumerary' violinist in 1696
He did not work as a priest for very long. In 1703, he began teaching girls in orphanage at Venice violin. The girls were chosen due to their exceptional musical abilities. They will have regular concerts and Vivaldi will write music for them.
Composing
During his break from teaching in 1709 to 1711, he wrote a large number of works including violin sonatas and concertos.
In 1711, he wrote a collection of 12 concertos which made him famous through Europe. Musicians who go to Venice would visit Vivaldi for violin lessons.
His first opera performed was in 1713, Ottone in Villa
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Late Years
In 1730s, Vivaldi's career began to decline.
1739, a French traveller Charles de Brosses, reported that Vivaldi's work was no longer fashionable.
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1741 Vivaldi died with a simple funeral, suggesting he died of poverty.
Background Information
Born March 4 1678 in Venice, Italy
Died July 28 1741 in Vienna, Austria
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