Italian music & musicians

Italy has beautiful music and great musicians.

From now on, I'll investigate about the Italian celebrated musicians.

First, there is Antonio Vivaldi.

He was born in 1678, Venezia.

He was a classical composer and violinist.

He composed an opera as well as religious music.

Vivaldi's 'Four seasons' represent his violin concerto.

'Four seasons' is very famous all over the world.

I had a chance to hear his 'Four seasons' before.

 It was so splended.

If you don't mind, have a listen.

This is my favorite in 'Four seasons'
'Four seasons - Spring'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4kTei0XrCs&feature=fvst

Next, there is Nicolo Paganini.

He was born in 1782, Genova.

He was the best composer and violinist in 19th century.

He is called violinst of the devil. 

Because he had a brilliant performance skill.

He wowed audiences around the Europe with his fantastic peformance.

Please, have a listen.

This is Paganini's Violin concerto No.2 in B minor, Op.7

 'La campanella'.

('La campanella' means sound of bell in the French.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaxHZxvmSwQ&feature=fvst

Lastly, there is Giuseppe Verdi.

Verdi was born in 1813, Northern Italy.

He was an influential composer in 19th century.

He studied music in Milano.

He is famous for a comic opera.
His creative power was so great.

'La Traviata', 'Il trovatore' and 'Othello' are examples of his opera.

Above this oera, 'Requiem' is widely known the world.

This is Verdi's Requiem.
Giuseppe Verdi - Requiem - 'Dies Irae'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdT1Mw4QJT8

That's about it.
The next theme is Traditional Italian costumes.