Composer Study: Vivaldi
Recommended Listening
Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 3, Nr. 6 - If you have a student that is taking Suzuki violin lessons, they will definitely know this piece! This is a great recording of the full concerto
Concerto for 4 Violins and Cello, RV 580 - This recording is made with a student orchestra and soloists. It’s most inspiring to see young people playing so well!
Concerto for Recorder in C minor, RV 441 - Vivaldi wrote wonderful music for this instrument. Can you describe the difference between this instrument and a flute?
Concerto for Oboe in A minor, RV 461 - Here’s another inspiring performance by a young student who is excellent!
Gloria for Choir and Orchestra, RV 589 - This BBC video recording was made in the orphanage building in Vienna where Vivaldi taught for 37 years, using an all-female choir and orchestra. You can really imagine what it would have been like in the original performance!
Concerto for 2 Trumpets in C Major, RV 573
The Four Seasons - Many people think Vivaldi wrote the sonnets as well as the music. This one is “Spring”, RV 269
“Summer”, RV 315
“Autumn”, RV 293
“Winter”, RV 297
Recommended Reading
Books for Younger Children
Books for Older Children and Adults
A scholarly book by a great music history expert. This is a little long, but well worth it if you want to study this composer in depth