The Italian composer and violinist Antonio Vivaldi was born in Venice, Italy, on March 4, 1678, and died in 1741.  He was a major figure in Baroque music.

He entered the priesthood, and because of his red hair, he was known as "The Red Priest."

From 1704 to 1740 he was teacher, conductor, and composer for the Ospedale della Pietà, a Venetian conservatory and orphanage for girls, whose musical performances were famous.

Vivaldi's music was forgotten for a century after his death!  Some of his works were found in the 1920s, republished, and have been performed since.

His instrumental music is the most popular with listeners. Vivaldi's greatest musical contributions are his nearly 450 concertos.

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