Antonio Lucio VivaldiBy: Vallie Etienne.

Early Life:His life: March 4, 1678 – July 28, 1741, making him 63 years old at death.He was a Vietian priest. His father was a barber before becoming a violinist.His father taught Vivaldi how to play the violin, and they toured Venice together.Antonio’s first lessons are believed to be from Giovanni Legrenzi.

Early Life(cont.):Was believed to have a breathing problem—most likely a form of asthma.This restricted him from playing wind instruments.1693: started studying to become a priest.1703: ordained a priest, and given the nickname “il Prete Rosso”.

His First CareerSeptember 1703: Vivaldi became a master of violin at an orphanage called the “Pio Conservatorio dell'Ospedale della Pietà” Vivaldi wrote most of his concertos, cantatas, and sacred music in the orphans’s honor.1709: He was fired

His First Career(cont.)1705: His first collection of sonatas was published.1709: His first collection of concerti was published(this collection is believed to be his most successful.)1723-1733: Vivaldi was paid for 140 concerti

The Opera =)In 18th century Venice, opera was the most popular and profitable form of entertainment1713: “Ottone in Villa” was preformed in VicenzaThe next year: “Orlando Finto Pazzo” left the audience disappointed.1715: “Nerone fatto Cesare” = success!

More Opera =)1716: “La costanza trionfante degli amori e degli odi” and “L’incoronazione di Dario” They were combined into one piece called “Artabano re dei Parti” This was preformed in PragueHis modern style of opera made him the target of dislike among other composers.

Being Middle Aged:1717: He was appointed “Maestro di Cappella” of the court of the prince Phillip of Hesse-DarmstadtUnder this title, his best-known opera was “Tito Manilo”1721: He wrote a drama called “La Silvia” and “L'adorazione delli tre re magi al bambino Gesù” the next year

Being Middle Aged Even Longer:

1722: He moved to Rome where his modern style of opera was unheard of.1725: He returned to Venice and composed the Four Seasons

Old Age:Vivaldi was held very high in esteem1728: He met Emperor Charles VIThe Empereor knighted him, presented him with a gold medal, and invited him back to ViennaIn return, Vivaldi gave him a copy of “Le Cetra”

Even Older Age:1730: He traveled to Vienna and Prague with his father and preformed Farnace.Financial dificultiesHe sold his manuscripts for a permanent migration to ViennaAfter finally arriving to Vienna, Charles VI died

The Oldest it Gets:Vivaldi died not long after on July 28, 1741His funeral was held in Saint Stephen’s Cathedral.

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