The very first public opera house had opened there in 1637. Venice was the most prestigious of all opera cities. Nevertheless, he advanced his career in the strenuous and risky business of an opera impresario. Generous increases in salary reflect his growing reputation in the city-state: he was in a position to make demands.įor health reasons (probably due to angina pectoris), he withdrew from his ecclesiastical duties and no longer administered the mass. In contrast to some of his colleagues, however, he was able to make a living for himself as a violinist and composer there. Vivaldi's promotion at the Ospedale did not run exactly smoothly. Thanks to the performances by their excellent orchestra and their outstanding singers, the Pietà pupils were able to augment their state financing through regular Sunday concerts. Wars lasting decades-especially with the Turks-were the main cause of the requirement for orphanages in Venice. Around 1736 the 'Ospedale délia Pietà' was home to the extraordinary number of 1,000 girls. Vivaldi remained at this institution, a sort of orphanage with a musical arm, for more than thirty-five years. Vivaldi probably wrote the cello concertos-like most of his concertos-for his talented young pupils at the 'Ospedale délia Pietà', where he became a member of the teaching staff at the age of 25 In September 1703, six months after being ordained as a priest. To view the first page of Vivaldi – Concert G-moll for two cellos and piano click the music sheet image. To download PDF, click the 'Download PDF' button below the appropriate sheet music image. This dialog of two big cellos is spiritually connected with the piano part. Vivaldi's cello concert g-moll for two cellos and piano RV 531 - is a very interesting composition for cello duo. You can download the PDF sheet music Vivaldi – Concert G-moll for two cellos and piano on this page. Vivaldi – Concert G-moll for two cellos and piano. Cello sheet music Vivaldi – Concert G-moll for two cellos and piano.

Vivaldi double cello