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Republic of Venice, today Italy (1678 – 1741)
Antonio Lucio Vivaldi (1678-1741) was a Venetian composer in the baroque era.
Vivaldi was born on 4th March 1678 in Republic of Venice, today Italy; his father was Giovanni Battista, a baker before becoming a professional violinist, who taught his son to play violin; they subsequently toured Venice playing violin together. Vivaldi suffered from what was called “chest tightening” which might have been asthma; this did not, however, prevent him from learning to play the violin, composing and taking part in the prescribed musical activities. At the age of fifteen he began studying priesthood,for this was a vow made by his mother. In 1703, at the age of 25, he was ordained, and was soon nicknamed “Il Prete Rosso”, “The Red Priest”, probably because of his red hair.
Not long afterwards, in 1704, he was given a dispensation from celebrating the Mass because of his ill health. In late 1706 he withdrew from the priesthood and became maestro di violino at an orphanage for girls called the Ospedale della Pietà in Venice.But rumor has it that once he left during Mass, feeling the urge to compose and was given the permission to be released by the cardinal of the Church upon his request to teach music.
Shortly after his appointment, the orphans began to gain appreciation and esteem abroad, too; Vivaldi wrote for them many concertos and cantatas,sacred music and any other works the orphanage might need. In 1705, the first collection of his works was published, followed by many others. At the orphanage he covered several different duties, only interrupting them for his many travels.
Vivaldi was born on 4th March 1678 in Republic of Venice, today Italy; his father was Giovanni Battista, a baker before becoming a professional violinist, who taught his son to play violin; they subsequently toured Venice playing violin together. Vivaldi suffered from what was called “chest tightening” which might have been asthma; this did not, however, prevent him from learning to play the violin, composing and taking part in the prescribed musical activities. At the age of fifteen he began studying priesthood,for this was a vow made by his mother. In 1703, at the age of 25, he was ordained, and was soon nicknamed “Il Prete Rosso”, “The Red Priest”, probably because of his red hair.
Not long afterwards, in 1704, he was given a dispensation from celebrating the Mass because of his ill health. In late 1706 he withdrew from the priesthood and became maestro di violino at an orphanage for girls called the Ospedale della Pietà in Venice.But rumor has it that once he left during Mass, feeling the urge to compose and was given the permission to be released by the cardinal of the Church upon his request to teach music.
Shortly after his appointment, the orphans began to gain appreciation and esteem abroad, too; Vivaldi wrote for them many concertos and cantatas,sacred music and any other works the orphanage might need. In 1705, the first collection of his works was published, followed by many others. At the orphanage he covered several different duties, only interrupting them for his many travels.
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Spring - Allegro
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Gloria In Excelsis Deo
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audgepodge92 wrote:
@VictorBrogliatt true. Unfortunate but oh well
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Scarlett1991 wrote:
do people think they're being funny?
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kuladeandahalf wrote:
"spring" is that one song rich people play at their parties while sharing foreign cheeses with each other.
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bettilea wrote:
sonate a violino e violoncello vol i
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underestimateme wrote:
TOURDATES PLEASE LAST GIG KICKED ASS. FUCK YEAH
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Galinor wrote:
Beautiful and perfect for relaxation. :)
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MaidenSlayer wrote:
Telemann is better.
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Chumsicles wrote:
I played a piece called "Ocean Storm" by this guy in middle school orchestra
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zunari wrote:
Vivaldi's music is an oxymoron to this shoutbox
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VictorBrogliatt wrote:
Irenicus, keep in mind that many peope who listen to classical around here are pretentious idiots who want to show how intelectual they are, or people who want to show their open mindedness.
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Hollyhol2 wrote:
Another funny thing, scrobbling tracks on Vivaldi he didn´t even play. Gives me a good reason to troll every classical artist. Hehe.
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Sloshthedark wrote:
SleepyDinosaur http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/8991/tripgj9.swf
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Irenicus_ wrote:
Why are classical shoutboxes among the stupidest on LastFM? It's depressing. [2]
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priedits wrote:
funny shoutbox requires idiots listening to socalled intelectual music... interesting contradition or impresive brainless act of natures selfdefence [2]
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derpdedoo wrote:
what a charming young lady
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SleepyDinosaur wrote:
Dude below me obviously likes dicks in his mouth.
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Sloshthedark wrote:
funny shoutbox requires idiots listening to socalled intelectual music... interesting contradition or impresive brainless act of natures selfdefence
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matushiakku wrote:
good music to mosh to.
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SleepyDinosaur wrote:
Lilly wristed faggot.
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resonance07 wrote:
Vivaldi rules!
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