1678 -- 1741

What it means to be a musical genius is harder to define than you think. There are typical musicians, Rock bands, Rappers, classical, jazz, etc. etc. I could go on all day with that. But the real musical genius is born within. And you don't realize it until it's too late. A lot of musicians are in the business for money, attention, and for the love of the music. A man that was truly in love with his music and the musical gift God gave him, is Antonio Vivaldi.

Born in the early days (1678) he was around the musical renaissance if you will, with other great musicians at his wing. He was already off to a good start. Also, being born in one of the most musical cities in all of Italy (Venice) that too was a plus.

Vivaldi was born on March 4, 1678 in Venice...