The latter was so popular that it performed two years later, re-edited and retitled Artabano re dei Parti (RV 701, now lost). Many of the arias include parts for solo instruments-recorders, oboes, violas d'amore, and mandolins-that showcased the range of talents of the girls.Īlso in 1716, Vivaldi wrote and produced two more operas, L'incoronazione di Dario (RV 719) and La costanza trionfante degli amori e degli odi (RV 706). All eleven singing parts were performed by girls of the orphanage, both the female and male roles. Composed in 1716, it is one of his sacred masterpieces. The second, Juditha triumphans (RV 644), celebrates the victory of the Republic of Venice against the Turks and the recapture of the island of Corfu. Moyses Deus Pharaonis, (RV 643) is now lost.
ANTONIO VIVALDI SIBLINGS HOW TO
He had to compose an oratorio or concerto at every feast and teach the orphans both music theory and how to play certain instruments.ĭuring this period, the Pietà commissioned several liturgical works.
The position of maestro di coro, which was at one time filled by Vivaldi, required a lot of time and work. In 1704, the position of teacher of viola all'inglese was added to his duties as violin instructor.
These sacred works, which number over 60, are varied: they included solo motets and large-scale choral works for soloists, double chorus, and orchestra. Vivaldi wrote concertos, cantatas and sacred vocal music for them. Shortly after Vivaldi's appointment, the orphans began to gain appreciation and esteem abroad, too. It is thought that he remained a devout Catholic, indeed, in 1792, the Protestant composer Ernst Ludwig Gerber, wrote of the aged Vivaldi that "the rosary never left his hand except when he picked up the pen to write an opera". He seems to have remained committed to Catholicism, since the entry in the Vienna death records for him reads, "Antonio Vivaldi, Secular Priest".
It is thought that this is also due to his habit of composing while performing mass. Vivaldi said Mass as a priest only a few times, and appeared to have withdrawn from liturgical duties, though he remained a member of the priesthood. Not long after his ordination, in 1704, he was given a dispensation from celebrating Mass most likely because of his ill health.
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