Antonio Vivaldi's life, music, and the women who shaped his career
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Did a volcano erupt when he was born, what illness plagued his priesthood, and why did he write so many concertos? Join us to learn all about Vivaldi's life and appreciate the composer from a new angle.  Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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