He is the editor of several books in this series. The energy, passion, and lyricism of his concerti, 500 of which survive, made a permanent mark on musical history and have served as a lasting influence on latter-day composers.įormer Dover editor David Dutkanicz holds degrees from the Manhattan School of Music, New York University, and Columbia University. Directions for downloading MP3s of each piece are included.Ībout the Author Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) was an ordained priest who served as violin master at a Venetian orphanage. He then went to Vienna, where he died in poverty. music at the Ospedale della Pieta until 1740, with a 3 years absence at Mantua in the 1720s. He was ordained priest in 1703, and taught. Editor David Dutkanicz has provided fingerings, brief notes, and performance suggestions. Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) Italian violinist and composer, born Venice.

This edition of the perennially popular work features distilled selections from the entire score that have been specially adapted for beginning pianists. Written around 1716-17, they rank among the earliest examples of program music, or compositions with a narrative element. About the Book This edition of Vivaldi's perennially popular work features distilled selections from the entire score - winter, spring, summer, and fall - that have been specially adapted for beginning pianists.īook Synopsis Composer and virtuoso violinist Antonio Vivaldi is best known for his group of four violin concerti, each of which offers a musical expression of a season of the year.

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