Antonio Vivaldi
FollowBorn 4 March 1678 in Venice, Republic of Venice [now Italy]
Died 28 July 1741 (aged 63)
Antonio Lucio Vivaldi (4 March 1678 – 28 July 1741) was an Italian composer, virtuoso violinist and impresario of Baroque music. Regarded as one of the greatest Baroque composers, Vivaldi's influence during his lifetime was widespread across Europe, giving origin to many imitators and admirers. He pioneered many developments in orchestration, violin technique and programmatic music.
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He consolidated the emerging concerto form, especially the solo concerto, into a widely accepted and followed idiom.
