Antonio Vivaldi and the Baroque Tradition (Classical Composers)
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| Rating | : | 4.23 (581 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1931798206 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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Many of the works of Antonio Vivaldi were lost for nearly two hundred years. When his music was rediscovered in the early 20th century, it revealed itself to be an example of the best of Baroque music and an important influence on other composers of his day.
Sarah Bruce Kelly said Good introduction to Vivaldi. This book is a good introduction to Vivaldi and the time and culture in which he lived. Although intended for young adults, there is enough depth to the information given that adults will also enjoy reading this rich biography.I teach classes on Vivaldi and have recommended this book to students of all ages. It is an easy, enjoyable read yet packed with fascinating information, many colorful illustrations, and is an engaging overview of Vivaldi's life and times.Sarah Bruce KellyAuthor of TH. "Great for teens and adults who love Vivaldi and/or classical music in general" according to Carson Hall. First and foremost, I want to make it perfectly clear that I DID NOT purchase this at Amazon. I purchased it at my local library books sale. I always wait until the last day, when books are $Great for teens and adults who love Vivaldi and/or classical music in general Carson Hall First and foremost, I want to make it perfectly clear that I DID NOT purchase this at Amazon. I purchased it at my local library books sale. I always wait until the last day, when books are $4.00 a bag and pick through to find the gems that other people missed. I had been doing this for years, but had to stop because my bookcases were overflowing, I just couldn't keep up. Well, I'm back at it and this is one of those books that never got the attention it deserved, so that is why I'm writing. .00 a bag and pick through to find the gems that other people missed. I had been doing this for years, but had to stop because my bookcases were overflowing, I just couldn't keep up. Well, I'm back at it and this is one of those books that never got the attention it deserved, so that is why I'm writing. Jane O'Malley said Clearly and carefully written. Helpful to me in more. Clearly and carefully written. Helpful to me in more development of my skills as a musician, but would have wanted more detail in order to make it a 5 star.
In a few deft narrative strokes, the authors highlight Vivaldi's contributions to Baroque music as they explain his revitalization of the concerto form, his exploration of complex musical notation techniques to make his compositions richer, and his ceaseless currying of favor among the nobility of 18th-century Italy and Germany. Although the Internet sites provided are authoritative, the list is not annotated. After a quick description of Vivaldi's childhood, the text focuses on his career as a prolific and popular composer who died in impoverished obscurity