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All'ombra d'un bel faggio, RV. 649

The following is a list of compositions by the Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741).

All'ombra di sospetto, RV.678

The following is a list of compositions by the Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741).

Alla caccia dell'alme e de' cori, RV.670
Allor che lo sguardo, RV. 650

The following is a list of compositions by the Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741).

Amor, hai vinto, RV.651

The following is a list of compositions by the Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741).

Amor, hai vinto, RV.683

The following is a list of compositions by the Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741).

Ascende laeta, RV.635

An introduzione is a motet for solo voice intended to be sung before certain choral settings of liturgical texts. Eight introduzioni by Antonio Vivaldi survive, each in three or four movements. The texts of introduzioni are non-liturgical but sometimes paraphrase liturgical texts. In the Ryom Verzeichnis, Vivaldi's introduzioni are numbered from RV 635–642.

Aure, voi piu non siete, RV.652

The following is a list of compositions by the Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741).

Beatus vir, RV.597

Antonio Vivaldi wrote at least three Gloria compositions, settings of the hymn Gloria in excelsis Deo, with words probably dating back to the 4th century, and an integral part of the mass ordinary. Two of them have survived: RV 588 and RV 589. A third, RV 590, is mentioned only in the Kreuzherren catalogue and presumed lost. The RV 589 Gloria is a familiar and popular piece among sacred works by Vivaldi. It was probably written at about the same time as the RV 588, possibly in 1715.

Beatus vir,, for 3 voices, RV.598

The following is a list of compositions by the Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741).

Canta in prato, ride in fonte, RV.636

An introduzione is a motet for solo voice intended to be sung before certain choral settings of liturgical texts. Eight introduzioni by Antonio Vivaldi survive, each in three or four movements. The texts of introduzioni are non-liturgical but sometimes paraphrase liturgical texts. In the Ryom Verzeichnis, Vivaldi's introduzioni are numbered from RV 635–642.

Canta in Prato, ride in monte, RV.623

An introduzione is a motet for solo voice intended to be sung before certain choral settings of liturgical texts. Eight introduzioni by Antonio Vivaldi survive, each in three or four movements. The texts of introduzioni are non-liturgical but sometimes paraphrase liturgical texts. In the Ryom Verzeichnis, Vivaldi's introduzioni are numbered from RV 635–642.

Care selve, amici prati, RV.671

The following is a list of compositions by the Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741).

Cessate, omai cessate, RV.684

The following is a list of compositions by the Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741).

Che giova il sospirar, povero core, RV.679
Clarae stellae, scintillate, RV.625
Confitebor, RV.596

The following is a list of compositions by the Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741).

Credo in E minor, RV.591

Antonio Vivaldi made several versions of his G minor setting of the Magnificat canticle. He scored his best known version, RV 610, for vocal soloists, four-part choir, oboes and string orchestra, which also exists in a version for two groups of performers (in due cori, RV 610a). He based these versions on an earlier setting for voices and strings only (RV 610b). His ultimate version, in which some choral and ensemble movements are replaced by five arias, to be sung by girls from the Ospedale della Pietà orphanage, was catalogued as RV 611. The concise work is well suited for use in vesper services.

Cur Sagittas, cur tela, cur faces, RV.637
Dall'eccelsa mia reggia, RV.687, "Gloria e Imeneo"
Del suo natio rigore, RV.653

The following is a list of compositions by the Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741).

Deus tuorom militum, R.612
Di due rai languir costante, RV.749.4
Dixit Dominus, RV.594

Antonio Vivaldi composed three settings of the Dixit Dominus (The Lord said [unto my Lord]), the Latin version of Psalm 110. They include a setting in ten movements for five soloists, double choir and orchestra, RV 594, another setting in eleven movements for five voices, five-part choir and orchestra, RV 595, and a recently discovered setting in eleven movements for five soloists, choir and orchestra, RV 807, which had been attributed to Baldassare Galuppi. Dixit Dominus, RV 594, has been regarded as one of Vivaldi's "most significant sacred works".

Dixit Dominus, RV.595

Antonio Vivaldi composed three settings of the Dixit Dominus (The Lord said [unto my Lord]), the Latin version of Psalm 110. They include a setting in ten movements for five soloists, double choir and orchestra, RV 594, another setting in eleven movements for five voices, five-part choir and orchestra, RV 595, and a recently discovered setting in eleven movements for five soloists, choir and orchestra, RV 807, which had been attributed to Baldassare Galuppi. Dixit Dominus, RV 594, has been regarded as one of Vivaldi's "most significant sacred works".

Dixit Dominus, RV.807

Antonio Vivaldi composed three settings of the Dixit Dominus (The Lord said [unto my Lord]), the Latin version of Psalm 110. They include a setting in ten movements for five soloists, double choir and orchestra, RV 594, another setting in eleven movements for five voices, five-part choir and orchestra, RV 595, and a recently discovered setting in eleven movements for five soloists, choir and orchestra, RV 807, which had been attributed to Baldassare Galuppi. Dixit Dominus, RV 594, has been regarded as one of Vivaldi's "most significant sacred works".

Domine ad adiuvandum me festina, RV.593

The following is a list of compositions by the Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741).

Elvira, anima mia, RV.654
Era la notte quando i suoi splendori, RV.655
Filiae Mestae Jerusalem in C minor, solo motet for voice, strings and continuo, RV.638
Fonti del pianto, RV.656

The following is a list of compositions by the Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741).

Geme l'onda che parte dal fonte, RV.657

The following is a list of compositions by the Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741).

Gloria in D major, RV.588

Antonio Vivaldi wrote at least three Gloria compositions, settings of the hymn Gloria in excelsis Deo, with words probably dating back to the 4th century, and an integral part of the mass ordinary. Two of them have survived: RV 588 and RV 589. A third, RV 590, is mentioned only in the Kreuzherren catalogue and presumed lost. The RV 589 Gloria is a familiar and popular piece among sacred works by Vivaldi. It was probably written at about the same time as the RV 588, possibly in 1715.

Gloria in D major, RV.589

Antonio Vivaldi wrote at least three Gloria compositions, settings of the hymn Gloria in excelsis Deo, with words probably dating back to the 4th century, and an integral part of the mass ordinary. Two of them have survived: RV 588 and RV 589. A third, RV 590, is mentioned only in the Kreuzherren catalogue and presumed lost. The RV 589 Gloria is a familiar and popular piece among sacred works by Vivaldi. It was probably written at about the same time as the RV 588, possibly in 1715.

Il povero mio cor, RV.658

The following is a list of compositions by the Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741).

In Exitu Israel in C major, RV.604

The following is a list of compositions by the Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741).

In furore giustissimae irae, RV.626
In turbato mare irato, RV.627
Indarno cerca la tortorella, RV.659

The following is a list of compositions by the Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741).

Invicti, bellate in G major, RV. 628

The following is a list of compositions by the Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741).

Jubilate, o amoeni chori, RV.639

The following is a list of compositions by the Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741).

Juditha triumphans devicta Holofernes barbarie, RV.644

Juditha triumphans devicta Holofernis barbarie (Latin: 'Judith triumphant after defeating the barbarity of Holofernes'), RV 644, is an oratorio by Antonio Vivaldi. Although the rest of the oratorio survives completely intact, the overture has been lost. The Latin libretto was written by Iacopo Cassetti based upon the Book of Judith. The exact date of composition and performance of Juditha triumphans are not known, but the allegorical treatment of the Venetian defense of Corfu dominated public discussion in Venice throughout 1716. This work was an allegorical description of the victory of the Venetians (the Christians) over the Turks in August 1716. The work was commissioned to celebrate the victory of the Republic of Venice over the Turks during the siege of Corfu: in July 1716, the Turks had landed on Corfu and set siege to the island. The population resisted the occupation and, in August, Venice signed an alliance with the Holy Roman Emperor. On 18 August, under the leadership of Count Johann Matthias von der Schulenburg, the decisive battle was won and the Turks abandoned the island. Although it has been suggested that Juditha triumphans was performed at the Ospedale della Pietà in November 1716, the victorious General Schulenburg, to whom the work is dedicated, could not have been present for any performance prior to January 3, 1717.

Kyrie in G minor, RV. 587

Antonio Vivaldi made several versions of his G minor setting of the Magnificat canticle. He scored his best known version, RV 610, for vocal soloists, four-part choir, oboes and string orchestra, which also exists in a version for two groups of performers (in due cori, RV 610a). He based these versions on an earlier setting for voices and strings only (RV 610b). His ultimate version, in which some choral and ensemble movements are replaced by five arias, to be sung by girls from the Ospedale della Pietà orphanage, was catalogued as RV 611. The concise work is well suited for use in vesper services.

La farfalletta andace s'invola, RV.749.6
La farfalletta s'aggira al lume, RV.660
La Senna festeggiante, serenata, RV.693
Laetatus sum, RV.607

The following is a list of compositions by the Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741).

Lauda Jerusalem, RV.609

Psalm 147 is the 147th psalm of the Book of Psalms, beginning in English in the King James Version, "Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises". In the slightly different numbering system used in the Greek Septuagint version of the Bible, and in the Latin Vulgate/Vulgata Clementina, this psalm is divided into Psalm 146 and Psalm 147. In Latin, Psalm 146 is known as "Laudate Dominum quoniam bonum psalmus", and Psalm 147 as "Lauda Jerusalem Dominum". Both are considered psalms of praise and feature among the five final praise psalms in the psalter. They are used as regular parts of Jewish, Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, and other Protestant liturgies and have often been set to music.

Laudate Pueri Dominum in G major, RV.601

The following is a list of compositions by the Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741).

Laudate pueri Dominum, RV.600

Psalm 113 is the 113th psalm of the Book of Psalms, beginning in English in the King James Version: "Praise ye the Lord, O ye servants of the Lord". The Book of Psalms is part of the third section of the Hebrew Bible, and a book of the Christian Old Testament. In Latin, it is known as 'Laudate pueri Dominum". In the slightly different numbering system used in the Greek Septuagint version of the bible and in the Latin Vulgate, this psalm is Psalm 112. The psalm forms a regular part of Jewish, Catholic, Lutheran, Anglican and other Protestant liturgies. In Judaism, it is the first of the six psalms comprising the Hallel, a prayer of praise and thanksgiving recited on Rosh Chodesh (the first day of the Hebrew month) and Jewish holidays. In Catholicism, it is one of the psalms included in the vespers service. It has been set to music often, notably by Claudio Monteverdi in his Vespro della Beata Vergine of 1610.

Laudate pueri Dominum, RV.anh.30

The following is a list of compositions by the Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741).

Longe mala, umbrae, terrores, RV.629

The following is a list of compositions by the Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741).

Lungi dal vago volto, RV.680
Magnificat in G minor, RV.611

Antonio Vivaldi made several versions of his G minor setting of the Magnificat canticle. He scored his best known version, RV 610, for vocal soloists, four-part choir, oboes and string orchestra, which also exists in a version for two groups of performers (in due cori, RV 610a). He based these versions on an earlier setting for voices and strings only (RV 610b). His ultimate version, in which some choral and ensemble movements are replaced by five arias, to be sung by girls from the Ospedale della Pietà orphanage, was catalogued as RV 611. The concise work is well suited for use in vesper services.

Magnificat, RV.610

Antonio Vivaldi made several versions of his G minor setting of the Magnificat canticle. He scored his best known version, RV 610, for vocal soloists, four-part choir, oboes and string orchestra, which also exists in a version for two groups of performers (in due cori, RV 610a). He based these versions on an earlier setting for voices and strings only (RV 610b). His ultimate version, in which some choral and ensemble movements are replaced by five arias, to be sung by girls from the Ospedale della Pietà orphanage, was catalogued as RV 611. The concise work is well suited for use in vesper services.

Nel partir da te, mio caro, RV.661

The following is a list of compositions by the Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741).

Nisi Dominus, RV.608

Nisi Dominus, RV 608, is a musical setting by Antonio Vivaldi of Psalm 127 (Vulgate 126), intended for Vespers. His score, written c. 1715, calls for alto voice, strings and organ or harpsichord. The alto part may be taken by (female) contralto or (male) countertenor. Vivaldi would again set this psalm, but with three voice-parts and orchestral accompaniment (RV 803), in 1739.

Nisi Dominus, RV.803

Nisi Dominus, RV 608, is a musical setting by Antonio Vivaldi of Psalm 127 (Vulgate 126), intended for Vespers. His score, written c. 1715, calls for alto voice, strings and organ or harpsichord. The alto part may be taken by (female) contralto or (male) countertenor. Vivaldi would again set this psalm, but with three voice-parts and orchestral accompaniment (RV 803), in 1739.

Non in pratis aut in horis, RV.641
Nulla in mundo pax, RV.630

Nulla in mundo pax sincera, RV 630, is a sacred motet composed by Antonio Vivaldi around 1713–1719 to an anonymous Latin text, the title of which may be translated as "In this world there is no honest peace" or "There is no true peace in this world without bitterness". Written in the key of E major and in the typical lyrical Italian Baroque style, it is scored for solo soprano, two violins, viola and basso continuo, this would normally be a cello and keyboard instrument, in Vivaldi's case often the organ. The text dwells on the imperfections of a world full of evil and sin, and praises Jesus for the salvation he offers from it. The motet consists of three parts (Aria; Recitative; Aria), followed by a concluding Alleluia. Scholar and Vivaldi expert Michael Talbot wrote that it has "a ravishing central recitative." However, Talbot (2006) also notes that this whole piece "fail[s] to achieve the psychological penetration of a contacts such as Quad per ignoto calle." A full performance of the piece takes approximately 13 minutes.

O mie porpore più belle, RV.685

The following is a list of compositions by the Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741).

O qui coeli terraeque serenitas, RV.631

The following is a list of compositions by the Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741).

Ostro picta, armata spina in D major, RV.642
Par che tardo oltre il costume, RV.662

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Perche son molli, RV.681

The following is a list of compositions by the Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741).

Piango, gemo, sospiro, RV.675

The following is a list of compositions by the Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741).

Pianti, sospiri e demandar mercede, RV.676
Qual in pioggia dorata i dolci rai, RV.686
Sacrum, RV. 586

The following is a list of compositions by the Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741).

Salve Regina in C minor, RV.616

The following is a list of compositions by the Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741).

Salve Regina in F major, RV.617

The following is a list of compositions by the Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741).

Salve Regina in G minor, RV.618

The following is a list of compositions by the Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741).

Sarai quai padre mio
Se ben vivono senz'alma, RV.664
Sì levi dal pensier, RV.665

The following is a list of compositions by the Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741).

Sin nel placido soggiorino, RV.712
Sorge vermiglia in ciel la bella Aurora, RV.667
Stabat mater in F minor, RV.621

Stabat Mater for solo alto and orchestra, RV 621, is a composition by the Italian baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi on one of the Sorrows of Mary. It was premiered in Brescia in 1712.

Sum in medio tempestatum, RV.632

The following is a list of compositions by the Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741).

T'intendo, si mio cor, RV.668

The following is a list of compositions by the Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741).

Tra l'erbe i zeffiri, RV.669

The following is a list of compositions by the Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741).

Tremori al braccio e lagrime sul ciglio, RV.798
Usignoletto bello, RV.796
Vengo a voi, luci adorate, RV.682

The following is a list of compositions by the Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741).

Vestro principi divino, RV.633

The following is a list of compositions by the Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741).

Zeffiretti, che sussurrate, RV.749.21