What were Antonio Vivaldi’s earliest published musical works?

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Antonio Vivaldi’s earliest musical compositions date from his initial years at the Ospedale della PietĆ . His first printed collections of musical works were:1

  • Trio sonatas: Published in 1705.1
  • Violin sonatas: Published in 1709.1

Following these, his first and most influential set of concerti for violin and string orchestra, titled L’estro armonico (Opus 3), was published in 1711. While Opus 3 is often cited for its role in establishing his international reputation, the trio and violin sonatas represent his earliest published works.12