Vivaldi (1987)
Vivaldi (1987)
A chronicle of the life and music of Vivaldi (1987)
It was Antonio Vivaldi who developed the classic symphony orchestra, added coloration to the strings and wind instruments to the ensemble, originated the concerto for solo instruments, and was considered to be one of the greatest violinists of the 18th century. This biographical program chronicles the life and musical styles of Vivaldi, with on-location footage and lush studio re-creations of original settings showcasing the astonishing variety of Vivaldi’s works. Included are extracts from operas, oratorios, masses and sonatas, and concertos for flute, oboe, and trumpets, as well as such violin concertos as The Four Seasons. Fifteen-year-old prodigy Corey Cerovsek portrays the young Vivaldi, and world-renowned violinist Steven Staryk plays Vivaldi as a grown man.

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Corey Cerovsek Corey Cerovsek As: Antonio Vivaldi
Steven Staryk Steven Staryk As: Antonio Vivaldi
George Finstad George Finstad As: Narrator
Ida Haendel Ida Haendel As: Special Guest
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It was Antonio Vivaldi who developed the classic symphony orchestra, added coloration to the strings and wind instruments to the ensemble, originated the concerto for solo instruments, and was considered to be one of the greatest violinists of the 18th century. This biographical program chronicles the life and musical styles of Vivaldi, with on-location footage and lush studio re-creations of original settings showcasing the astonishing variety of Vivaldi’s works. Included are extracts from operas, oratorios, masses and sonatas, and concertos for flute, oboe, and trumpets, as well as such violin concertos as The Four Seasons. Fifteen-year-old prodigy Corey Cerovsek portrays the young Vivaldi, and world-renowned violinist Steven Staryk plays Vivaldi as a grown man.


Tagline: A chronicle of the life and music of Vivaldi (1987)
Certification: G

Details

Genres: Music, Documentary

Language: English

Release Date: 01 January 1987

Country: CA, DE, IT

Runtime: 106m

Company Credits

Company: CBC, RAI, WDR

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Cast

Corey Cerovsek

Corey Cerovsek

Antonio Vivaldi

Steven Staryk

Steven Staryk

Antonio Vivaldi

George Finstad

George Finstad

Narrator

Ida Haendel

Ida Haendel

Special Guest

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Sound

Vittorio Negri

Vittorio Negri

Music Director

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Lighting

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