The Rediscovery of Vivaldi

The transcript discusses the fluctuating popularity of Vivaldi's music. After his death, Vivaldi's works fell into obscurity for about 150 years. In the 1930s, a large collection of his scores was discovered in the Turin library, sparking renewed interest. By the 1940s, Vivaldi's music, especially 'The Four Seasons,' became widely recognized and is now ubiquitous in modern culture.

What was the main reason for Vivaldi's music falling out of favor after his death?

• He stopped composing music.

• His music was considered unfashionable.

• He moved to a different country.

• His music was destroyed in a fire.

Which composer criticized Vivaldi's music in the 1740s?

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• George Frideric Handel

• Charles Avison

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

In which decade was Vivaldi's music rediscovered by the Turin library?

• 1920s

• 1950s

• 1930s

• 1940s

What event marked the resurgence of Vivaldi's music in the 1940s?

• A movie featured his music.

• A famous musician started performing his works.

• The opening of the Vivaldi Library.

• A new opera by Vivaldi was discovered.

Which of Vivaldi's compositions is mentioned as being unavoidable in modern life?

• Concerto for Strings

• Stabat Mater

• Gloria

• The Four Seasons