Antonio Vivaldi

Italian composer and violinist, The Four Seasons

Antonio Vivaldi - Italian composer and violinist, The Four Seasons
Born

March 4th, 1678
347 years ago

Died

July 28th, 1741
283 years ago — 63 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Italy

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Born in 1678, a key figure in Baroque music, focusing on violin concertos and sacred choral works. Served as a cleric and composed numerous operas, instrumental music, and sacred compositions. The Four Seasons, a set of violin concertos, remains one of the most celebrated works. The compositions reflect a vivid portrayal of nature's cycles and emotions, establishing a blueprint for the concerto form. His influence extended beyond his lifetime, eventually inspiring generations of composers.

Composed The Four Seasons

Influenced Baroque music style

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