Contemporary Abbot Conti wrote: 'In less than three months Vivaldi has composed three operas, two for Venice and a third for Florence the last has given something of a boost to the name of the theater of that city and he has earned a great deal of money.' In spite of his fame and travels, Vivaldi always remained in the service of the Ospedale della Pieta, by sending concerti at an average of two a month. Vivaldi was also a prolific opera composer. They were often cranked out in just a few days, a fact that would earn him many commisions. Vivaldi traveled to Rome and many other cities. This 'orphanage', as it was often called, was in fact a home for the illegitimate daughters of wealthy nobelmen. Vivaldi wrote many concertos, among them being the 'Four Seasons.' He also wrote many pedagogical works for the female students of the Ospedale della Piet# where he taught for most of his working life. He gave up the priesthood within a year due to his fragile health. He was an ordained priest at the age of 25. Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi was born in Venice on March 4th, 1678.

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