Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) was an Italian composer, priest, and violinist best known for his composition of "The Four Seasons." Vivaldi is considered one of the greatest Baroque composers.

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• A Sesame Street film shows parts of a flower to the "Largo" movement of Vivaldi's "Lute concerto in D major" (performed in the modern era as a guitar concerto). (First: Episode 0008)

• In Sesame Street Episode 1558, Monica practices a Vivaldi tune on her violin as Susan, Oscar, and the kids listen. Oscar comments that he considers Vivaldi to be one of the best Grouch composers.

• One of the students in Bob's band suggests they play a Vivaldi piece in Sesame Street Episode 2424.

• In a Sesame Street clip, elephants appear in the clouds as Vivaldi's Spring (Allegro) from "The Four Seasons" plays. (First: Episode 3680) In another, camels appear in the clouds. (First: Episode 3681) These segments were narrated by Sonia Manzano.