Baroque Era (1600-1750)
Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
Born in Venice, Italy
He worked at an orphanage.
At the orphanage, he taught music and violin.
He was famous for the concertos he wrote.
He wrote over 500 concertos.
Concerto – piece of music written for a solo instrument with the orchestra playing the background music
Wrote: The Seasons (Spring) (4 concertos for violin)
Bassoon Concerto
Flute Concerto
Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
Born in Venice, Italy
He worked at an orphanage.
At the orphanage, he taught music and violin.
He was famous for the concertos he wrote.
He wrote over 500 concertos.
Concerto – piece of music written for a solo instrument with the orchestra playing the background music
Wrote: The Seasons (Spring) (4 concertos for violin)
Bassoon Concerto
Flute Concerto
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