Vivaldi, Antonio, 1678-1741

Variant names
Dates:
Birth 1678-03-04
Death 1741-07-28
Gender:
Male
Italians,
Italian, English,

Biographical notes:

Op. III, L'estro armonico [Harmony of the soul], consisting of 12 concerti for various ensembles, probably composed ca. 1703. First published 1712 by Estienne Roger, Amsterdam. This concerto (no. 11) became the basis for J.S. Bach's organ concerto after Vivaldi, BWV 596. This arrangement dedicated to Thor Johnson. For a more stylistically authentic edition see callno.: 1622s. For other orchestral transcriptions of this concerto see callnos.: 3897 and 515, respectively.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Concerto grosso : for orchestra / Antonio Vivaldi [arranged by] Vittorio Giannini. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 56597275

Italian composer.

From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : Venice, 3 November 1736, to his patron, 1736 Nov. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270678086

Op. XII, consisting of 6 concertos, first published ca. 1729-1730 by Michel Le Cène, Amsterdam. This arrangement dedicated to Miss Sibyl Eaton.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Concerto en ré mineur (D moll) / Vivaldi ; [arranged by] Nachèz. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 56597219

This arrangement 1937. First performance Philadelphia, 25 April 1937, Civic Symphony Orchestra of the WPA, Armand Balendonck conductor. For other more stylistically authentic transcriptions see callnos.: 710v and 293v, respectively.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Concerto in F major for three violins / A. Vivaldi ; Transcription with full orchestral accompaniment by Armand Balendonck. [ca. 1943] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 56597254

Op. III, L'estro armonico [Harmony of the soul], consisting of 12 concerti for various ensembles, probably composed ca. 1703. First published 1712 by Estienne Roger, Amsterdam. For other editions of this concerto see callnos.: 253v and 72s respectively; for Paul Glass' transcription fo string orchestra and optional piano see callno.: 2344s.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Concerto for 'cello and string orchestra / Vivaldi [transcribed by] Feder. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 56597237

Op. III, L'estro armonico [Harmony of the soul], consisting of 12 concerti for various ensembles, probably composed ca. 1703. First published 1712 by Estienne Roger, Amsterdam. This concerto (no. 11) became the basis for J.S. Bach's organ concerto after Vivaldi, BWV 596. For a more stylistically authentic edition see callno.: 1622s. For other orchestral transcriptions of this concerto see callnos.: 4767 and 515, respectively.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Organ concerto in D minor / Vivaldi - J.S. Bach ; transcribed for orchestra by Leslie Hodge. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 56597278

Opus VII, consisting of 2 books of 6 concerti each, for various instruments, first published ca. 1716-1717 by Jeanne Roger, Amsterdam.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Concerto for five instruments : 3 violins, viola, and bass [i.e. basso] continuo, op. 7, no. 4 / Antonio Vivaldi ; edited by Dr. Alfred Einstein. [ca. 1943] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 56536934

Op. XI, consisting of 6 concerti for different ensembles, first published by Michel Le Cène, Amsterdam, ca. 1729-1730.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Il favorito : op. 11, no. 2 / Antonio Vivaldi ; edited by Dr. Alfred Einstein. [ca. 1943] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 56597208

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Subjects:

  • Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices, 4 parts), Unaccompanied
  • Concerti grossi
  • Concerti grossi
  • Concerti grossi
  • Concerti grossi, Arranged
  • Concertos
  • Concertos (Flute and viola d'amore with string orchestra), Arranged
  • Concertos (Flute with string orchestra)
  • Concertos (Orchestra), Arranged
  • Concertos (Viola d'amore and lute with string orchestra)
  • Concertos (Viola d'amore and lute with string orchestra)
  • Concertos (Viola d'amore with string orchestra)
  • Concertos (Viola d'amore with string orchestra)
  • Concertos (Viola with string orchestra), Arranged
  • Concertos (Violin and violoncello with string orchestra)
  • Concertos (Violins (2), violoncello with string orchestra)
  • Concertos (Violins (3)), Arranged
  • Concertos (Violin with string orchestra)
  • Concertos (Violin with string orchestra), Arranged
  • Concertos (Violoncello with string orchestra)
  • Concertos (Violoncello with string orchestra)
  • Concertos (Violoncello with string orchestra), Arranged
  • Gloria in excelsis Deo (Music)
  • Madrigals, Italian
  • Music
  • Music
  • Musical sketches
  • Operas
  • Operas
  • Operas
  • Operas
  • Opera
  • Oratorios
  • Oratorios
  • Orchestral music, Arranged
  • Sacred vocal music
  • Solo cantatas, Secular
  • Sonatas (Double bass and continuo), Arranged
  • Sonatas (Double bass and piano), Arranged
  • Sonatas (Violoncello and continuo)
  • Sonatas (Violoncello and continuo)
  • Songs (High voice) with continuo
  • Songs (High voice) with instrumental ensemble
  • Songs (High voice) with string orchestra
  • Songs (High voice) with string orchestra
  • Songs (Medium voice) with string orchestra
  • Songs with continuo
  • Songs with instrumental ensemble
  • Songs with stringed instruments
  • Songs with string orchestra
  • String quartets (Violoncellos (4)), Arranged
  • Symphonies (String orchestra)
  • Trios (Guitars (3)), Arranged
  • Trios (Harpsichord, flute, viola d'amore), Arranged
  • Viola and piano music, Arranged
  • Viola d'amore
  • Viola d'amore and lute with string orchestra
  • Viola d'amore with string orchestra
  • Violins (3) with orchestra, Arranged
  • Violin with string orchestra
  • Violin with string orchestra, Arranged
  • Violoncello with string orchestra, Arranged
  • Vocal music

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