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| Antonio Vivaldi
(1678 - 1741)
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| 1678 |
Born 4 March, in Venice; the son of a violinist in the orchestra at the church of St. Mark, Venice |
| 1703 |
Ordained a priest. Named musical director at the Pio Ospedale della Pietà, Venice, an orphanage for girls; he holds the position for almost 40 years |
| 1705 |
First works are published, a set of 12 trio sonatas |
| 1713 |
Production of his first opera, Ottone in Villa |
| 1725 |
Publishes The Four Seasons |
| 1734 |
Begins operatic collaboration with the famous Venetian playwright Carlo Goldoni |
| 1738 |
Visits Amsterdam to direct performances of his music |
| 1740 |
Leaves Ospedale - his contract is not renewed partly because of absences |
| 1741 |
Travels to Vienna, hoping for a court appointment. Dies 28 July in Vienna; buried in a pauper's grave |
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