Antonia Vivaldi presents a personal account of his musical interests from childhood to adulthood. Argues with his parents that God meant for him to become a violinist not a priest. Eventually he studied to enter the priesthood but then later was able to begin his musical career and compose music for the church and teach music to orphan girls.

Presents a short biography of eighteenth-century European composer, Antonio Lucio Vivaldi, who began as a priest and went on to write hundreds of concertos, operas, and sacred works, including "The Four Seasons."

Composed in 1723, Antonio Vivaldi's The Four Seasons is among the most recognized and beloved works of classical music. Although its melodies are familiar, not every listener knows about the poetic word imagery Vivaldi created to accompany his four violin concertos. This entertaining and educational program helps viewers fully experience the details and nuances of the Baroque masterpiece. Before a live audience, conductor-host George Marriner Maull,...

This program is devoted to the 18th century, the Age of Decadence. It covers the rise of Antonio Vivaldi and his famous all-women orchestras at the Pieta, the heyday of Venetian composition, Vivaldi's departure from Venice and the rise of a new breed of composer, and the decline-when the kissing had to stop. Live performances at the Conservatorio and the Church of the Redentore.

"A stunning debut novel of music, intoxication, and betrayal inspired by the true story of Anna Maria della Pietà, a Venetian orphan and violin prodigy who studied under Antonio Vivaldi and ultimately became his star musician--and his biggest muse."--

Katarina, a young violinist, arrives at the Pieta orphanage where Antonio Vivaldi was music director. Aided by Giovanni the gondolier, she searches throughout Venice for clues to her mysterious past.