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 onlocation footage and lush studio recreations of original settings showcasing the astonishing variety of Vivaldis 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 Fifteenyearold prodigy Corey Cerovsek portrays the young Vivaldi and worldrenowned violinist Steven Staryk plays Vivaldi as a grown man
