My music teacher has asked me to research Vivaldi's occupation... However, I though this was a bit of a weird question considering most people know he was a composer. Can anyone tell me if he had an unusual occupation that I don't know about or indeed can anyone tell me what his occupation was at all. Basically, answer the question?
Thanks in advance!
Lorna
2007-01-03 03:48:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
he was a priest. he was known as the red priest. he also was the choir master/teacher at an all girls orphanage teaching them to play. i used to know why he was called the red priest, but i cannot remember now.
2007-01-03 03:57:36 · answer #1 · answered by Buk (Fey) 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hi. is this lorna sandison? if so this is lucy. i have just found out that in 1703 at the age of 25, vivaldi was ordained as a venetian priest. ttfn!
2007-01-05 08:40:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was a priest. Most likely because that was the only way poor families could afford to educate their children. Try this link:
http://www.baroquemusic.org/bqxvivaldi.html
Good luck on your report!
2007-01-03 11:53:18 · answer #3 · answered by Yogini108 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was a Venetian priest and baroque music composer, as well as a famous violinist.
2007-01-03 11:54:24 · answer #4 · answered by oldschoolhoody 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was a priest... hence the Red Priest.
2007-01-03 11:52:07 · answer #5 · answered by juanes34 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was a priest and taught at an all girls school in venice.
2007-01-03 11:52:22 · answer #6 · answered by Naijapride07 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋