After Torelli, this composer first innovated with the ritornello form by shortening inner ritornello sections and introducing modulation in them, rather than solely in the solo sections, as well as returning to the tonic in the last ritornello.
A concerto by this composer was reworked by J.S. Bach into Concerto for Four Harpsichords. After Torelli, this composer first innovated with the ritornello form by shortening inner ritornello sections and introducing modulation in them, rather than solely in the solo sections, as well as returning to the tonic in the last ritornello. His most popular sacred work is a setting of the (*) Gloria in excelsis deo, in D major. The last movement of a popular piece by him imitates the drones of bagpipes with sustained notes in the low strings. In another popular piece, he used violin pizzicatos to suggest rain "plopping". Those popular pieces by this composer of the Concerto Alla Rustica are found in Contest Between Harmony and Invention. For 10 points, name this Baroque, Italian composer of the Four Seasons.
A concerto by this composer was reworked by J.S. Bach into Concerto for Four Harpsichords.
Antonio Vivaldi [or Antonio Lucio Vivaldi]