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A 1725 engraving by François Morellon de La Cave of the Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741). From a publication of Vivaldi's music.
On this day in 1678, Antonio Vivaldi was born. He was an Italian violin virtuoso and composer of baroque music. Best known for his violin concertos, notably The Four Seasons, Vivaldi made a significant contribution to the evolution of instrumental music, influencing Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) amongst many others, particularly in the concerto form.
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