Topic: La Stravaganza Violin Conc. B-Flat Maj Op 4 Largo 1 (Organteq)
La Stravaganza, Violin Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 4 No. 1 Largo (Organteq)
About Vivaldi
Vivaldi's crop of curly red hair, inherited from his father, prompted friends to nickname the composer 'il Prete Rosso' - the red priest. ( He was an Italian baroque composer, virtuoso violinist, teacher, impresario, and Roman Catholic priest).
Vivaldi was an innovator in Baroque music and he was influential across Europe during his lifetime. As a composer, virtuoso violinist, pedagogue, and priest, his life and genius influenced a number of notable artists.
He produced many of his major works while employed for approximately 30 years as a master violinist at the Ospedale della Pieta, a home for abandoned children. The boys were taught a trade. The female orphans received expert musical instruction and became members of the choir and orchestra. Their performances were well respected all around the region.
J.S. Bach was a huge fan of Vivaldi’s music
Best wishes,
Stig
Pianoteqenthusiast, Organteqenthusiast, Harpteqenthusiast
