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documentary Why Vivaldi? Portrait of the "Red Priest"

Portrait of the "Red Priest"

Why Vivaldi? Portrait of the "Red Priest"

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Antonio Vivaldi, the red priest, the child of Venice

Antonio Vivaldi is the last representative of Baroque. Priest and virtuoso violinist, master of music at the Pietà, a convent for young, orphaned girls, the composer wrote countless concertos for these young ladies. Acclaimed throughout Europe, he composed quickly, proved his virtuosity with his ensemble of female musicians and produced his operas in all Venice’s theatres.

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  • Directed by:
    • Teddy Grouya
  • Production date: 2003
  • Duration: 53 min
  • Production: © Cinema Arts Magic
  • Available version(s): EN
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