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Antonio Vivaldi. Antonio Vivaldi was born on March 4th, 1678, in Venice,
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Antonio Vivaldi
Antonio Vivaldi was born on March 4th, 1678. He was born in Venice. Antonio was the eldest of his siblings. He and his father were very close. His father, Giovanni Vivaldi, was a baker. He was also a very talented violinist. At the time of Antonio's birth, he was the leading violinist of the famous St. Mark's Chapel in Venice. In 1969, Vivaldi was an additional violinist at St. Mark's. He was also learning to play the harpsichord at this time.
From 1693 until 1703, Vivaldi trained to become a priest. He was soon after given the nickname "Il Prete Rosso" or "The Red Priest." Vivaldi's family had a history of red hair. Only a year after becoming a priest, Vivaldi was given dispensation from celebrating the Holy Mass. He was complaining of strong physical pains in his chest. Doctors later found out that he suffered from angina pectoris, asmahmatic bronchitis (asthma) or a nevous disorder. According to one story, "it is possible that Vivaldi simulated illness. There are stories of him leaving the altar in the middle of mass to "jot down" musical thoughts." He had become a priest against his own will. In his day, priesthood was one of the only ways a poor family could receive free schooling.
Also in 1703, Vivaldi was appointed the position of "maestro di violino" for Pio Ospedale della Pieta. This was one of Venice's four institutions that took care of orphans and was known for its musical training of girls. This orphanage was a home for the daughters of nobleman whom had affairs with their mistresses. These orphanages were very well kept by these fathers. The ladies were looked-after very well. It had the highest musical standards in all of Venice. People from all over Venice came to see their events. Even the Venetian nobility came to watch. People all over the area knew of Vivaldi's chorus and orchestra. In 1709, the institution did not rehire Vivaldi. According to one source "probably...
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