Vivaldi (1987)

A chronicle of the life and music of Vivaldi (1987)

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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.

Director: Richard Bocking
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 106 min
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Cast

Production: CBC, RAI, WDR
Country: Canada, Germany, Italy
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

violin, classical music

More Films by Director: Richard Bocking
More Films in Genre: Music, Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vivaldi about?
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.
Who directed Vivaldi?
Vivaldi was directed by Richard Bocking.
Who stars in Vivaldi?
Vivaldi stars Corey Cerovsek, Steven Staryk, George Finstad, Ida Haendel.
How long is Vivaldi?
Vivaldi has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
What genre is Vivaldi?
Vivaldi is a Music, Documentary film.
Where was Vivaldi produced?
Vivaldi was produced in Canada, Germany, Italy.