Thursday, March 4, 2010

Happy Birthday Vivaldi!


Antonio Lucio Vivaldi
March 4, 1678 – July 28, 1741


Antonio Vivaldi was a famous composer and violinist. Vivaldi was born and raised in Venice, Italy. The Four Seasons is Vivaldi's best known work, but he also composed over 500 instrumental concertos, choral works, and operas.

Fun Fact: Vivaldi is known as "The Red Priest" because he had flaming red hair and he also was a priest.



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