MUSIC 1A03 Lecture 24: Antonio Vivaldi + "Winter"
Document Summary
Italian composer, virtuoso violinist (highly skilled), and priest: his nickname was the red priest (had red hair) Composed instrumental works, sacred choral pieces + operas: vivaldi worked as a music director at a large orphanage for girls (venice"s. Hospice of compassion: this orphanage was speci cally for the female offspring of noble men and their mistresses, these were illegitimate children. Fathers made sure that they were provided for well: opulent architecture featured in the orphanage, education was important in the orphanage. Music was a huge component of learning for the orphans. Vivaldi wrote lots of music for them, the music tends to be very dif cult so it is safe to assume that they played well. Vivaldi"s life coincided with the best violins ever made. These violins > stratavarus, made by antonio stratavari. Violin making has changed too much since this era, art that has remained the same. Prototype for viola and low range cello.
