
Right around the time Vivaldi was composing probably his most famous works, The Four Seasons, he became acquainted with an aspiring young singer named Anna Tessieri Giro. She became his student and protégée, and it was speculated that their relationship was a romantic one as well, but that accusation was adamantly denied.
In the upcoming film, VIVALDI, writers Kevin Lund and T.J. Scott explore this relationship. Obviously this will be a fictionalized account, as most scholars believe that there was nothing going on between the two music lovers. Jessica Biel and Luke Evans are up for the roles of Tessieri Giro and Vivaldi, respectively. Patricia Riggen, who directed the film UNDER THE SAME MOON, will direct. The film will be pitched to prospective buyers at the Cannes Film Festival later this week. Continue reading