Antonio Vivaldi was a Baroque composer.
Antonio Lucio Vivaldi ( [ anˈtɔːnjo ˈluːtʃo viˈvaldi ] ; 4 March 1678 -- 28 July 1741 ) was an Italian Baroque 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 .