Antonio Vivaldi

Antonio Vivaldi was born in Venice. Vivaldi was considered one of the largest representatives of the Italian violin art of the 18th century, who approved a new dramatized "Lombard" style of performance. His first public appearance was in 1706 at the palace of French embassy. During that years he wrote most of his pieces-operas and concerts, his first collection of works was published. In one of his letters Vivaldi wrote that he created 94 operas, but only 46 are known. He is an author of 4 oratories but only one is known, wrote more than 500 instrumental concerts, 100 sonata basso, numerous cantatas, serenades, symphonies, Stabat Mater and other religious pieces. 1720s were a period of European recognition for Vivaldi. Died in Vienna.