This picture book focuses on Vivaldi's interactions with the girls at the orphanage, Ospedale della Pieta in Venice. As a priest, he was their music teacher. People agreed that their performances were one of Italy's finest. After dismissing him, the board of directors regretted their decision, for Vivaldi had soared into fame. Wanting him to return but not able to afford him, they made a deal with him-to compose for the girls on an ongoing basis. Vivaldi agreed and composed more than 140 concertos for them. The author likes to imagine he created The Four Seasons with the girls in mind.
The four sonnets to accompany each piece are included (written after the music was composed). A CD recording of the music is part of this book. The illustration style/technique were not to my taste.
*Highly recommend.
-Borrowed from the library.
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