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Composers
- My students loved this. The music is very well done, and the story line accessible. Not only did the kids learn about Vivaldi and his work, but they also learned about Venice and Mardi Gras. The story prompted discussion about music as a solace.
- Vivaldi is not the only composer who wrote music about the seasons, or about spring. Many other composers wrote springtime music. Classics for Kids.
Antonio Vivaldi
March 04, 1678 - July 28, 1741
Antonio Vivaldi was born in Venice, Italy, which is where he spent most of his life. His father taught him to play the violin, and the two would often perform together.
Antonio continued to study and practice the violin, even after he became a priest. He was called the 'Red Priest' because of his flaming red hair. However, after a while, his bad asthma kept Antonio from saying Mass.
After that, Vivaldi spent all his time writing music and teaching. He taught at an orphanage for girls, and wrote a lot of music for the girls to play. People came from miles around to hear Vivaldi's talented students perform the beautiful music he had written.
Many people think Vivaldi was the best Italian composer of his time. He wrote concertos, operas, church music and many other compositions. In all, Antonio wrote over 500 concertos. His most famous set of concertos is The Four Seasons.
Music by Vivaldi: Cloud backup for my mac.
The Four Seasons: Spring
Duration: 3:33
Composed in 1723 (Baroque Period)
Performed by Capella Istropolitana; Stephen Gunzenhauser, conductor
Shows about Vivaldi:
Lesson Plan
Educators, there is a Lesson Plan available on this site for Antonio Vivaldi. Click here to learn more.
Classics For Kids Vivaldi's Spring
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- Violin Concerto, for violin, strings & continuo in E major ('La Primavera,' The Four Seasons; 'Il cimento' No. 1), Op.8/1, RV 269: Allegro (Excerpts)
- Violin Concerto, for violin, strings & continuo in F minor ('L'inverno,' The Four Seasons; 'Il cimento' No. 4), Op. 8/4, RV 297: Largo
- Double Trumpet Concerto for 2 trumpets, strings & continuo in C major, RV 537: Allegro
- Piccolo (Flautino) Concerto, for piccolo (or recorder/flute), strings & continuo in C Major, RV 443: Largo (Excerpt)
- Lute (Chamber) Concerto, for lute (or guitar), 2 violins & continuo in D major, RV 93: Allegro
- Violin Concerto, for violin, strings & continuo in F major ('L'autunno,' The Four Seasons; 'Il cimento' No. 3), Op.8/3, RV 293: Adagio molto
- Double Trumpet Concerto for 2 trumpets, strings & continuo in C major, RV 537: Allegro
- Flute Concerto, for flute, strings & continuo in D major ('Il gardellino'), Op. 10/3, RV 428: Cantabile
- Piccolo (Flautino) Concerto, for piccolo (or recorder/flute), strings & continuo in C Major, RV 443: Allegro
- Lute (Chamber) Concerto, for lute (or guitar), 2 violins & continuo in D major, RV 93: Largo
- Violin Concerto, for violin, strings & continuo in G minor ('L'estate,' The Four Seasons; 'Il cimento' No. 2), Op. 8/2, RV 315: Presto
- Violin Concerto, for violin, strings & continuo in A minor ('L'estro armonico' No. 6), Op. 3/6, RV 356
- Piccolo (Flautino) Concerto, for piccolo (or recorder/flute), strings & continuo in C Major, RV 443: Allegro molto
- Violin Concerto, for violin, strings & continuo in F major ('L'autunno,' The Four Seasons; 'Il cimento' No. 3), Op.8/3, RV 293: Allegro (Excerpt)
- Double Orchestra Concerto, for 2 violins, 2 recorders, cello; 2 violins, 2 recorders, cello, organ, 2 strings & continuo in A, RV 585: Excerpt
- Lute (Chamber) Concerto, for lute (or guitar), 2 violins & continuo in D major, RV 93: Allegro
- Double Violin Concerto, for 2 violins, strings & continuo in A minor ('L'estro armonico' No. 8), Op. 3/8, RV 522: Allegro
- Vivaldi's Ring of Mystery: Excerpt