Antonio Vivaldi Flashcards
Born and died
1678-1741
He was known for…
Italian violinist, conductor and composer
As a catholic priest he was known as?
The red haired priest
He regarded himself primarily as?
A composer of opera
Famous for?
Idiomatic writing for strings
Vivaldi was know for
Leader in ritornello form
Developed idiomatic writing for strings
Incorporated programmatic writing
Vivaldi wrote how many concertos?
Over 400
Mostly for violin
Vivaldi wrote how many operas?
Over 40 including Orlando Furioso and Griselda
He wrote many sacred works including…
Juditha Triumphans and Gloria
Vivaldi served for _____ years as a ________ and ___________. In ______________. For what purpose?
40 years
Violin master and choirmaster
Venice, Italy
For disadvantaged girls offering great musical training
La Primavera from Le Quattro Stagioni meaning?
Spring from The Four Seasons op. 8 no. 1
Spring is a ____ concerto
Violin
When was The Four Seasons written?
1725
Performing instruments in The Four Seasons
Solo violin
Strings
Continuo
Spring by Vivaldi
What is the key of the 1st movement?
E major
Spring by Vivaldi
What is the tempo of the movement?
Allegro
Spring by Vivaldi
What is the time signature of the 1st movement?
C
Spring by Vivaldi
What is the form of the 1st movement?
Ritornello form
Spring by Vivaldi
What are some poetic images of the 1st movement?
Spring has arrived
The birds celebrate with festive song
Streams with gentle breeze blowing
Storm clouds come with thunder and lightening
Spring by Vivaldi
What is the key of the 2nd movement?
C sharp minor
Spring by Vivaldi
What is the tempo of the 2nd movement?
Largo
Spring by Vivaldi
What is the time signature of the 2nd movement?
3/4
Spring by Vivaldi
What are the poetic theme in the second movement?
The goat herder sleeps in a flowery meadow with his faithful dog barking beside him.
The leaves rustle gently
Spring by Vivaldi
What is the key in the 3rd movement?
E major
Spring by Vivaldi
What is the tempo of the 3rd movement?
Allegro
Spring by Vivaldi
What is the time signature of the 3rd movement?
12/8
Spring by Vivaldi
What form is the 3rd movement written in?
Ritornello form
Spring by Vivaldi
What poetic themes do we see in the 3rd movement?
Nymphs and shepherds dance to festival sounds of bagpipes as they welcome spring.
