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The ‘Four Seasons’ composer was dubbed ‘The Red Priest’ and his religious calling meant he didn’t marry or officially have romantic relationships. However, a student of Vivaldi’s, Anna Tessieri Girò, became his favourite prima donna, accompanying the composer on his travels along with her older half-sister Paolina. There’s speculation about the nature of the relationship between all three of them…

Listen back now to Tom Allen’s series on Classic FM, ‘Totally Outrageous’, where he dives into the most extraordinary personalities behind some of the world’s favourite classical music.

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