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Antonio Vivaldi

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Born 04 March 1678. Died 28 July 1741.

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Biography

Antonio Lucio Vivaldi (March 4, 1678 – July 28, 1741), nicknamed il Prete Rosso ("The Red Priest"), was a baroque composer and Venetian priest, as well as a famous virtuoso violinist, born and raised in the Republic of Venice. The Four Seasons, a series of four violin concerti, is his best-known work and a highly popular baroque piece.

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  1. Gloria (Concerto Italiano, Rinaldo Alessandrini) 2009

    Gloria (Concerto Italiano feat. conductor: Rinaldo Alessandrini)

    Reviewed by Katie Greening

    This is Vivaldi as it should be.

  2. Cello Concertos 2008

    Cello Concertos (Performer Han-Na Chang)

    Reviewed by Charlotte Gardner

    A performance oozing soul and individuality.

  3. Opera Arias and Sinfonias 1994

    Opera Arias and Sinfonias (The Brandenburg Consort feat. conductor: Roy Goodman, soprano: Emma Kirkby)

    Reviewed by Claire Rogers

    ...catching the mood of each aria perfectly.

  4. L'Olimpiade

    L'Olimpiade

    Reviewed by Andrew McGregor

    'Isn't it about time someone started mapping Vivaldi's vast, neglected operatic...

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Gloria (Concerto Italiano feat. conductor: Rinaldo Alessandrini)

Gloria (Concerto Italiano, Rinaldo Alessandrini)

  1. 1 Ostro picta, armata spina RV 642: I. Ostro picta, armata spina
     
  2. 2 Ostro picta, armata spina RV 642: II. Sic transit vana et brevis gloria mundi
     
  3. 3 Ostro picta, armata spina RV 642: III. Linguis favete
     

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