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Vivaldi's ill health
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Vivaldi: facts about the great composer
4. Vivaldi's ill health
Vivaldi suffered from what he called 'strettezza di petto' (tightness of the chest) throughout his life - this severe asthma inhibited his speech, and even made him weak and dizzy when he spoke.
