May 1711
Venice and BresciaThe excitement of getting Antonio to perform grew over the months since his dismissal from the Conservatorio. With more free time, a recent publication of a new notebook, and the word-of-mouth advertising that followed every performance that he gave, he was more in demand than ever and I wondered each time that I saw him in the streets of Venice how long it might be before he would make his next appearance in the city.
Those who managed the Conservatorio also noticed. They saw that the expulsion – instead of punishing the man – had freed him to make more money and spread his fame. They also noticed how the students whom he left behind mourned his absence. The young girls were accustomed to sharing the room with this renowned musician – not to mention certain ot
