Antonio Lucio Vivaldi (1678-1741) is one of the most important Italian Baroque Composers. Browse our sheet music and scores, and find out why with Stretta Music today!
At the age of 25, Antonio Vivaldi was ordained a priest, but had to give up his ecclesiastical work after a few years due to health reasons. His next position was as a violin, viola and cello teacher at an orphanage for girls in Venice. In 1719, he took over direction of the orchestra, and under his baton, the orchestra enjoyed success and fame, and attracted visitors from all over Europe.
It was at the orphanage that Vivaldi composed most of his violin concertos, including the world-famous Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. He also tried his hand at composing operas, but to little avail, so he left Venice in 1740, seeking new inspiration in Vienna. It was only 10 months after his arrival in Vienna, that he died.
Much of Vivaldi’s work fell into obscurity for a long time after his death. It was not until 1926 that research began, and over 75 psalms, motets and solo cantatas were re-discovered.
for: String orchestra
Score
Item no.: 1684115
op. 8 Nr 1, RV 269
for: Violin, piano
Piano score, solo part
Item no.: 1690249
for: Violin, basso continuo
Piano score, solo part
Item no.: 1678440
A
for: Violin, piano
Instrumental Solo & Accompaniment
Item no.: 1666489
Die vier Jahreszeiten
mit vereinfachter Klavierbegleitung
for: Violin, piano
Piano score, solo part
Item no.: 1681175
for: String orchestra
Score, Parts
Item no.: 1684116
Transkription des Largo aus "Der Winter" op. 8/4
("Die vier Jahreszeiten")
for: 6 voices
Choir score
Item no.: 1690139
Gm
for: Violin, piano
Instrumental Solo & Piano Accompaniment
Item no.: 1665979
Missa brevis zu "Die vier Jahreszeiten"
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano
Score
Item no.: 1654982
for: String orchestra
Score, Parts
Item no.: 1661923