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xi, 237 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : 25 cm, Vivaldi has emerged as a major composer of the eighteenth century. Known as the Red Priest (for his striking red hair) Vivaldi left the active priesthood to teach music at a girls' school, shaping a group of charity pupils into a world-class performing ensemble. He became Italy's most sought-after composer, yet, unwise in business affairs, he died alone and destitute in 1741. This carefully researched text examines the life and works of this cosmopolitan musician, Originally published: Great Britain : J.M. Dent, ©1992, Includes bibliographical references (pages 212-202) and indexes, 1. The path to rediscovery -- 2. Venice -- 3. The Red-haired priest -- 4. Years of travel -- 5. Vivaldi's musical style -- 6. The instrumental music. Sonatas. Concertos -- 7. The vocal music. Cantatas. Serenatas. Operas. Sacred vocal music -- App. A: Calendar -- App. B: Catalogue of works -- App. C: Personalia -- App. D: Bibliography -- App. E: Index to individual works and published collections by Vivaldi mentioned in the text -- App. F: Concordance table of Pincherle (P.) and Ryom (RV) numbers

Author

Talbot, Michael, 1943-

Publisher

New York : Schirmer Books : Maxwell Macmillan International

Published

1993

Language

EN

ISBN

9780028726656

Subjects

Music, Biography, Memoir

Updated

2026-03-24