The Red Priest (Paperback)

James Fritz

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Idioma: inglés

Editorial: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013

1491061375 / 9781491061374

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Paperback. Antonio Vivaldi was a man of contradictions: a priest who rarely served at the altar, a virtuoso violinist who sometimes struggled with frail health, and a composer whose brilliance lit up Europe only to fade into obscurity before his death.Born in Venice in 1678, Vivaldi grew up in a city that thrived on spectacle, music, and faith. His shock of red hair earned him the nickname "The Red Priest," but it was his music that secured his place among the giants of the Baroque era. He wrote with astonishing energy and speed, producing hundreds of concertos, operas, and sacred works that dazzled audiences and students alike. His most famous piece, The Four Seasons, still captures the drama of nature in a way that feels startlingly fresh centuries later.Yet behind the public triumphs was a man whose life was far from simple. He spent years teaching at a Venetian girls' orphanage, guiding young musicians who astonished visitors from across Europe. He courted both acclaim and controversy in the opera houses, where shifting politics and rivalries could make or break a career overnight. And while his music once opened doors to kings, cardinals, and nobles, time was not always kind to him. By the end of his life, Vivaldi had slipped into poverty and obscurity, his genius nearly forgotten.This biography explores not only Vivaldi's achievements but also the world he inhabited: the glittering canals of Venice, the fervor of Italian opera, and the shifting tastes of European courts. It follows the arc of a man whose work burned brightly, faded, and was reborn centuries later, inspiring new generations to rediscover the power of his sound.The Red Priest: The Life of Antonio Vivaldi brings to life the story of a composer who was as complex and captivating as the music he left behind. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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Título
The Red Priest (Paperback)
Autor
James Fritz
Editorial
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Año de publicación
2013
Estado
new
Encuadernación
Paperback
Idioma
inglés
ISBN 10
1491061375
ISBN 13
9781491061374

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