He was rumored to leave the vestry and write music during mass, but he claimed it was because of asthma. Vivaldi only said mass for one year after he was ordained. Hazelwood considers their complex relationship and the autumn section of "The Four Seasons." Catholic Scandals (05:32) Vivaldi's Romantic Relationships (06:19)Īnna Giro, a sixteen-year-old singer, was the companion and muse of Vivaldi. Hazelwood believes there is a chance the composition is about the opera. People often overplay the relationship between nature and Vivaldi's musical composition. Hazlewood discusses "The Four Seasons" and considers how Vivaldi felt about being in the countryside. Vivaldi left Venice for Mantua in 1718 and sought some well-paid commissions. The musicians were concealed from the crowds by large grills people described the shows as almost an erotic experience. Vivaldi's female students often performed concerts at the Pietà they became famous throughout Europe. Micky White studies the history of Vivaldi's work with the abandoned children at the Ospedale della Pietà. Violinist Clio Gould considers Vivaldi and "The Four Seasons." Vivaldi's Students (04:10)ĭuring Vivaldi's time, Venice was home to many unwanted children. Vivaldi studied as a violinist which lead to the complexity of his violin solos. When Vivaldi was growing up in Venice, the city's economy depended on tourism. He tells the story of Vivaldi's birth and considers a portrait which is thought to be of the composer. Origins of Antonio Vivaldi (07:13)Īs an orchestra plays "The Four Seasons," Hazlewood discusses the meaning of each of the movement. Musical historian Alberto Gentili is responsible for uncovering and the redistribution "The Four Seasons." Gentili discovered half of Vivaldi's work was missing from the archives. Charles Hazlewood traces the history of Vivaldi's most famous piece "The Four Seasons." Researching Vivaldi (04:32) Venice has an ancient tradition of carnival surrounding one of the city's most famous citizens, Antonio Vivaldi. Vivaldi Unmasked: Introduction (02:41) FREE PREVIEW
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