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Hey Kids, Meet Antonio Vivaldi
Vivaldi's Ring of Mystery (Audio CD) CLASSICAL KIDS (Artist) Format: Audio CD. 4.8 out of 5 stars. Price: $15.98 Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime & FREE Returns. Return this item for free. Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. Antonio Vivaldi was a 17th and 18th-century musician who’s become one of the most famous figures in European classical music. He was born on March 4, 1678, in Venice, Italy. Vivaldi must have been destined for greatness by virtue of his ground-shaking birth (Literally), a large earthquake occurred in Venice on his birthday. Antonio Vivaldi was an Italian composer, teacher, and violinist regarded as one of the best composers of his time. He has become one of the most celebrated European classical musicians. See the fact file below for more information on the Antonio Vivaldi or alternatively, you can download our 22-page Antonio Vivaldi worksheet pack to utilise within the classroom or home environment.
Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) Italian Baroque Era Composer
Antonio Vivaldi was born on March 4, 1678 in Venice, Italy. Antonio's father, Giovanni Battista, a barber before becoming a violinist, taught young Antonio to play the violin and then toured Venice playing the violin with him.
At the age of 15, Antonio began training to become a priest. At the age of 25, he was ordained a priest and soon after became known as the II Prete Rosso, 'The Red Priest', because of his red hair. Due to his health, he left the priesthood in 1703 after only 3 years. But he was still able to pursue a career in music.
Vivaldi's music is joyful, almost playful, revealing his own joy of composing. In addition, Vivaldi was able to compose non-academic music which means it would be enjoyed by many people rather than just college professors. It was these qualities that made Vivaldi's music very popular.
Vivaldi Biography For Kids
Antonio Vivaldi For Kids
Vivaldi's The Four Seasons, composed in 1723, is a set of four concertos for violin. It is his most popular work and is among the most popular works of the Baroque Era. For this composition he wrote sonnets to match each season.
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