Antonio Vivaldi was a renowned Italian composer and violinist who lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He was born in Venice on[…]

The Story Behind “Canon In D Major” by Pachelbel Like his other works, Pachelbel’s Canon went out of style, and remained in obscurity for centuries. A[…]

Verdi – Short Biography Giuseppe Fortunino Francesco Verdi (10 October 1813 – 27 January 1901) was an Italian composer best known for his operas. He was[…]

The Story Behind “The Nutcracker” by Tchaikovsky The story of The Nutcracker is loosely based on the E.T.A. Hoffmann fantasy story The Nutcracker and the Mouse[…]

The Story Behind the Symphony No. 5 by Beethoven Beethoven was already growing deaf when he started his fifth symphony in 1804. He began working on[…]

The Story Behind The Four Seasons by Vivaldi Antonio Vivaldi is a genius and truly stands out as the most creative among the host of composers[…]

Vivaldi – Short Biography Antonio Lucio Vivaldi was born on March 4, 1678, in Venice, Italy. His father, Giovanni Battista Vivaldi, was a professional violinist who[…]

Five Facts You Didn’t Know About Vivaldi 1. Vivaldi’s baptism Vivaldi was baptised immediately after he was born, in his own home. This could have been due[…]

Why Did Vivaldi Die Poor in Vienna? Vivaldi spent most of his career at a single institution, a home for the illegitimate children of Venetian noblemen[…]

Antonio Lucio Vivaldi (4 March 1678 – 28 July 1741) was an Italian Baroque composer, virtuoso violinist, teacher, impresario, and Roman Catholic priest. Born in Venice,[…]