Antonio Vivaldi wrote The Four Seasons around 1718–1720, publishing them in 1725 as part of a 12-concerto set. Despite his superstar status during his lifetime, Vivaldi died in poverty in 1741, and his music was entirely forgotten for nearly 200 years. The 1926 Rediscovery: A massive treasure trove of original, handwritten Vivaldi manuscripts—including The Four Seasons—was unearthed in a monastery in Turin, Italy. The collection was cataloged by musicologist Alberto Gentili.
Antonio Vivaldi: his music "rediscovered"
The fascinating story of the re-discovery of Vilvaldi
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