Antonio Vivaldi

Full Name: Antonio Vivaldi
Nationality: Venitian
Profession: Violin Virtuoso & Composer
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: 4th March, 1678
Star Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Venice, Italy
Died: 28th July, 1741 (aged 63)


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Antonio Salieri

Full Name: Antonio Salieri
Nationality: Italian
Profession: Composer
Why Famous: He was one of the great composers of 18th century and known for operas like Armida and La fiera di Venezia.
Born: 18th August, 1750
Star Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Legnago, Republic of Venice
Died: 7th May, 1825 (aged 74)

Married Life

1774-10-10 - Composer Antonio Salieri (24) weds Therese Helferstorfer

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Andrew Lloyd Webber

Full Name: Andrew Lloyd Webber
Nationality: British
Profession: Composer
Why Famous: The Music of the Night, I Don't Know How to Love Him
Born: 22nd March, 1948 (66 years old)
Star Sign: Aries
Birthplace: London, England

Married Life

1972-07-24 - Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber (24) weds Sarah Hugill
1983-11-14 - Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber (35) divorces Sarah Hugill after more than 11 years of marriage
1984-03-22 - Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber (36) weds singer/dancer Sarah Brightman (23) in Hampshire, England
1990-01-03 - Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber (41) divorces singer/dancer Sarah Brightman (29) after almost 7 years of marriage
1991-02-09 - Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber (42) weds equestrian Madeleine Gurdon (28) in Westminster, London

Historical Events in the Life of Andrew Lloyd Webber

1978-06-21 - Andrew Lloyd Webber & Rice's musical "Evita" premiers in London
1981-05-11 - Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical "Cats" (based on TS Eliot) premieres in London
1984-03-27 - Andrew Lloyd Webber/Richard Stilgoe's "Starlight Express" premieres
1993-07-12 - Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical "Sunset Promenade" opens in London
1994-12-02 - Andrew Lloyd Webber admitted to the hospital for ulcer treatment

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