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Vivaldi

2/15/2013

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Peter Tremewan’s Classical Hour 

Looks at and listens to the life of Antonio Lucio Vivaldi  (4 March 1678 – 28 July 1741)

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Vivaldi was nicknamed il Prete Rosso ("The Red Priest") because of his red hair, he was an Italian Baroque composer, Catholic priest, and virtuoso violinist, born in Venice. Recognised as one of the greatest Baroque composers, his influence during his lifetime was widespread over Europe. Peter explores his works and plays those that Vivaldi is mainly known for, his instrumental concertos, especially for the violin, as well as sacred choral works and some elements from over forty operas. His best known work is a series of violin concertos known as The Four Seasons. Vivaldi's music was innovative. He brightened the formal and rhythmic structure of the concerto, in which he looked for harmonic contrasts and innovative melodies and themes; many of his compositions are flamboyantly, almost playfully, exuberant.

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