Antonio Vivaldi was a renowned Baroque composer and violinist born in Venice, Italy on March 4, 1678. He is best known for his iconic work, "The Four Seasons" violin concertos, but he composed over 500 concertos in total, most of which featured the violin. His works remain popular to this day.
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💰 Net worth: $97 Million (2024)
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About
One of the greatest Baroque composers, he was also a virtuoso Violinist who wrote the popular "The Four Seasons" violin concertos. He wrote over 500 concertos, most of which focused on the violin.
Before Fame
He was unable to play wind instruments because he suffered from what was likely asthma. He originally studied to be a priest when he was 15 and was ordained at age 25. He was called The Red Priest because of his red hair.
Trivia
He composed many of his female music ensembles for the Ospedale della Pietà, a home for abandoned children.
Family Life
He was born to parents Giovanni Battista Vivaldi, a barber and professional violist, and Camilla Calicchio. He grew up with five siblings: Margarita Gabriela, Cecilia Maria, Bonaventura Tomaso, Zanetta Anna, and Francesco Gaetano.
Associated With
His concertos and arias deeply influenced Johann Sebastian Bach.