Antonio Vivaldi
Sound•Born March 4, 1678•Died July 28, 1741 (age 63)•Venice, Republic of Venice [now Italy]
Biography
Antonio Lucio Vivaldi (4 March 1678 – 28 July 1741) was an Italian composer, virtuoso violinist and impresario of Baroque music. Regarded as one of the greatest Baroque composers, Vivaldi's influence during his lifetime was widespread across Europe, giving origin to many imitators and admirers. He pioneered many developments in orchestration, violin technique and programmatic music. He consolidated the emerging concerto form, especially the solo concerto, into a widely accepted and followed idiom.
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DepartmentSound
BirthdayMarch 4, 1678
Day of DeathJuly 28, 1741
Place of BirthVenice, Republic of Venice [now Italy]
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