In this episode of Busy Kids Love Music, we begin a brand-new three-part composer series all about Antonio Vivaldi—one of the most famous composers of the Baroque period.

You may already recognize Vivaldi’s name from some of his nature-inspired music, but in this series, we’re slowing down to take a closer look at his life, his music, and what makes his style so unique. In today’s episode, we explore Vivaldi’s early life, family, and musical training, and discover how a boy growing up in Venice became a composer known all across Europe.

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What You’ll Learn in This Episode

🎻 How Vivaldi’s father helped shape his musical path
🌊 What it was like growing up in Venice—a city full of music and
⛪ Why Vivaldi became known as “The Red Priest”
🎶 How the Ospedale della Pietà influenced his career
🎻 What a concerto is
🎨 How Vivaldi “painted pictures” with music

Links Mentioned in This Episode

Be sure to check out the curated playlist of Vivaldi music by clicking here.

Learn more about the Baroque period of music by listening to this podcast episode.

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Thanks for listening to Busy Kids Love Music! See you next time as we continue discovering the stories — and the sounds — behind classical music.