Vivaldi: Concerto for Violin No. 6 Op. 3 in A minor RV356

Antonio Lucio Vivaldi Italian pronunciation: [anˈtɔːnjo ˈluːtʃo viˈvaldi] (4 March 1678 -- 28 July 1741), born in Venice. Recognized as one of the greatest Baroque composers, his influence during his lifetime was widespread over Europe. Vivaldi is known mainly for composing instrumental concertos, especially for the violin, as well as sacred choral works and over forty operas. His best known work is a series of violin concertos known as The Four Seasons. During the height of his career, Vivaldi received commissions from European nobility and royalty. Vivaldi's music was innovative. He brightened the formal and rhythmic structure of the concerto, in which he looked for harmonic contrasts and innovative melodies and themes; many of his compositions are flamboyantly, almost playfully, exuberant... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_Vivaldi A link to an informative and relevant WebSite concerning Vivaldi and his artistic genius: http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/artists/ad79836d-9849-44df-8789-180bbc823f3c A comprehensive listing detailing many indispensable recordings of Vivaldi's music: http://www.allmusic.com/artist/antonio-vivaldi-mn0000685058/compositions Please Enjoy! I send my kind and warm regards,