Antonio Vivaldi

Where was Antonio Vivaldi from?

• Venice, Italy

• Salzburg, Austria

• Paris, France

• Bonn, Germany

In what era was Vivaldi a composer?

• Baroque

• Classical

• Romantic

• Modern

What was Antonio Vivaldi's nickname?

• The Red Priest

• The Green Lantern

• The Venice Violinist

• The Finnish Flash

Who taught Antonio Vivaldi how to play the violin?

• Giovanni Battista, Antonio's father

• Camilla Callicchio, Antonio's mother

• Bonaventura Tomaso, Antonio's brother

• Margarita Gabriela, Antonio's sister

What was Antonio Vivaldi's favorite instrument?

• Clarinet

• Violin

• Flute

• Harp

Why did Antonio Vivaldi become a priest?

• An angel told him to become a priest in a dream.

• His mother made a promise to Mary that he would become a priest.

• Antonio wanted to be like his father who was also a priest.

• Antonio always loved going to church.

What did Vivaldi do after he was finished being an active priest?

• Vivaldi began writing and teaching music at an orphanage.

• Vivaldi travelled all over the world giving concerts.

• Vivaldi moved to London and became a theater director.

• Vivaldi began giving violin lessons to wealthy families in Venice.

When was Antonio Vivaldi born?

• March 4, 1678

• April 8, 1785

• May 12, 1861

• June 23, 1947

Antonio Vivaldi's most famous work is called The Four ____________________. (Please type your answer)

What natural event took place on the day Antonio Vivaldi was born?

• An earthquake

• A flood

• A blizzard

• A tornado