Antonio Vivaldi

Concerto Grosso, op. 3, No. 11 in D Minor, RV 565

Antonio Vivaldi was the most important composer of the Italian Baroque period, although appreciation of that fact was slow in coming in later times.  But, during his lifetime he was celebrated all over Europe, and his compositions were highly influential—mostly notably on J. S. Bach.  He wrote almost fifty operas, but is remembered now for his amazing fecundity in composing instrumental works. ...

The “Four Seasons” op. 8

            Concerto No. 1 in E Major, RV 269 “Spring”             Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, RV 317 “Summer”             Concerto No. 3 in F Major, RV 293 “Autumn”            ...

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