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The word "ospedale" (plural, "ospedali") literally means "hospital" in Italian and the Ospedale della Pieta (often called 'La Pieta', meaning The Mercy Hospital) was a convent, orphanage and school in Venice where it still stands today. La Pieta was built in the 13th Century and is known for being used as a school for young children who were unwanted, orphaned or disabled. Many came from poverty stricken families, were destitute, had severe disabilities or were severely disfigured by illnesses such as smallpox and syphilis contracted by their mothers.

Both boys and girls were taught at the school. The boys were taught trades, whilst the girls received a creative education - such as visual arts, pharmacy, drama, religion and music. However, the most popular subject among the girls was music. When the boys reached their teenage years they would leave to work as an apprentice. The girls stayed in the orphanage for most of their lives. Thanks to Father Antonio Vivaldi, a composer and priest, the Ospedale in the early 18th Century became one of the finest schools in Venice and in Europe - especially for the girls who wanted to pursue a successful career in music. If it were not for Vivaldi, the story of the Ospedale would not survive and the children would not become the high-flyers as they are remembered today.

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Where in Venice did vivaldi work and who were his pupils?

Venice Ospedale and had students in a music conservatory


Who were vivaldi's students at the ospedale in Venice?

Antonio Vivaldi taught at the Ospedale della Pietà, a renowned orphanage in Venice, where he composed and performed music for the girls. Some of his notable students included Anna Girò, who became a prominent soprano, and other talented young women who played various instruments and sang in the orchestra he conducted. The Ospedale was known for its exceptional music program, allowing Vivaldi to mentor many gifted musicians who contributed to his works and the Baroque music scene.


Who did vivaldi work for?

Vivaldi was a naive of and worked in Venice, Italy.


What year did antonio vivaldi work in the Ospedale della Pieta?

Antonio Vivaldi worked at the Ospedale della Pietà in Venice primarily during the early 18th century, with his tenure there starting around 1703 and lasting until about 1740. The Ospedale was a home for orphaned girls, where Vivaldi composed numerous concertos and sacred music that were performed by the talented female musicians of the institution. His time there significantly influenced his musical style and output.


Where did vivaldi spend most of his life?

Antonio Vivaldi spent most of his life in Venice, Italy. He was born there in 1678 and remained associated with the city throughout his career, working as a composer, violinist, and priest. Vivaldi also held various positions at the Ospedale della Pietà, a convent and home for orphaned girls, where he composed many of his famous works. Although he traveled throughout Europe for performances, Venice remained his primary residence.