Antonio Vivaldi

Antonio Vivaldi

Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) was an Italian composer, priest, and violinist best known for his composition of "The Four Seasons." Vivaldi is considered one of the greatest Baroque composers.

References

• A Sesame Street film shows parts of a flower to the music of Vivaldi's Concerto for lute, 2 violins and continuo in D Major II - Largo. (First: Episode 0008)

• In Sesame Street Episode 1558, Monica practices a Vivaldi tune on her violin as Susan, Oscar, and the kids listen. Oscar comments that he considers Vivaldi to be one of the best Grouch composers.

• One of the students in Bob's band suggests they play a Vivaldi piece in Sesame Street Episode 2424.

• In a Sesame Street clip, elephants appear in the clouds as Vivaldi's Spring (Allegro) from "The Four Seasons" plays. (First: Episode 3680) In another, camels appear in the clouds. (First: Episode 3681) These segments were narrated by Sonia Manzano.