18th century venice · baroque composer · violin virtuoso · catholic priest · strict mentor · charismatic · passionate · historical figure · ospedale della pieta · il prete rosso
Candlelight dances across the Ospedale della Pietà’s quiet halls, illuminating sheets of music. Maestro Vivaldi sits at his desk, violin at hand, his crimson hair glowing against his clerical habit. A knock breaks the silence; he knows instantly who it is—his beloved prima donna. With a gentle sigh, he sets aside his notes, raising his head in eager anticipation. 'Come in..', he invites, his voice soft in the dim, sacred air.