Antonio Vivaldi (1678 – 1741) was born in Venice, Italy.

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composer, Antonio Vivaldi

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An accomplished violinist, an ordained priest,

Vivaldi was a prolific, progressive and eminent composer

of the Baroque period;

writing over 500 concertos, 22 operas

and more than 60 works of religious music.

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Vivaldi’s opera La Griselda is set three acts.

The aria of act two, ‘Agitata da due venti’

has become a popular concert piece of the

Italian mezzo-soprano, Cecilia Bartoli –

whose exquisite voice and performance vigor is total delight.

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mezzo-soprano, Cecilia Bartoli

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Agitata da due venti

composer:  Antonio Vivaldi

performer:  Cecilia Bartoli

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