<P> Antonio Lucio Vivaldi ( Italian : ( anˈtɔːnjo ˈluːtʃo viˈvaldi ) ; 4 March 1678 -- 28 July 1741 ) was an Italian Baroque musical composer , virtuoso violinist , teacher , and cleric . Born in Venice , he is recognized as one of the greatest Baroque composers , and his influence during his lifetime was widespread across Europe . He composed many instrumental concertos , for the violin and a variety of other instruments , as well as sacred choral works and more than forty operas . His best - known work is a series of violin concertos known as the Four Seasons . </P>
<P> Antonio Lucio Vivaldi ( Italian : ( anˈtɔːnjo ˈluːtʃo viˈvaldi ) ; 4 March 1678 -- 28 July 1741 ) was an Italian Baroque musical composer , virtuoso violinist , teacher , and cleric . Born in Venice , he is recognized as one of the greatest Baroque composers , and his influence during his lifetime was widespread across Europe . He composed many instrumental concertos , for the violin and a variety of other instruments , as well as sacred choral works and more than forty operas . His best - known work is a series of violin concertos known as the Four Seasons . </P>
which composer 's masterpiece is the four seasons
which composer 's masterpiece is the four seasons
Antonio Lucio Vivaldi
Antonio Lucio Vivaldi