Opera entertainment was popular in Venice and was considered good business. Antonio Vivaldi continued writing two concerts annually for Pieta who paid him for his works till 1733. In 1711 Vivaldi & his father played in a religious festival, his setting of stabat mater (RV621) proved a master piece showing his musical and emotional depth. Launched Opus IV – in 1714 La stravaganza – Concerti for Solo Violin and strings.Launched Opus III – in 1711-First Collection of 12 Concerts for 1, 2, 4 violins, (L’estro armonica) – His major breakthrough all over Europe in the Musical Field.Launched Opus II – in 1709 Collection of – 12 Sonatas for 2 Violins and basso.Launched Opus I – in 1705 Connor Cassara – 12 Sonatas for 2 violins and basso.Professional Career – Collections, operas, concerts.Finally was elevated as music director in 1716.
His relations with the board of Directors was seldom cordial, lost his job in 1709 but due to his important conduct, was reappointed in 1711. He wrote their sacred Music and was promoted Violin instructor in 1704. In Venice, Antonio Vivaldi became master of Violin at an orphanage known as Ospedale della Pieta and later a member of their renowned Orchestra. He attained Priest Hood in 1703 and became known as “The Red Priest” because of his Red hair, a family trait.
Priest Hood:Īntonio Vivaldi joined the church to become a priest at the age of 15 years in 1693. He was also excused from attending the Holly Mass due to his short breath. His asthma prevented him from using wind instruments, hence his preference to the violin. Health: Antonio Vivaldi had breathing problems from early life. Antonio Vivaldi was nicknamed Prete Rosso ( The Red Priest) Antonio Vivaldiīirth: He was born on 4th March 1678 in Veniceĭeath: He died on 28th July 1741 in ViennaĮducation: His first lessons were in violin from his father Glovanni Battista, who was a barber and a professional violinist, besides being a founder member of trade union of Musicians (Sovregno dei Musicisti d’ Santa cecilia) and a baroque composer.
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