Antonio Vivaldi Profession: Violin Virtuoso & Composer Nationality: Italian Why Famous: Known mainly for composing instrumental concertos, especially for the violin, as well as sacred choral works and over forty operas. His best known work is a series of violin concertos known as The Four Seasons. Born: March 4, 1678 Birthplace: Venice, Italy Star Sign: Pisces Died: July 28, 1741 (aged 63) Famous Composers Andrew Lloyd Webber Arnold Schoenberg Frederic Chopin Georges Bizet Scott Joplin Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart