Final answer:
The incorrect statement about Antonio Vivaldi is that he had to practice violin in secret to avoid his father's disapproval. In reality, Vivaldi's father was supportive of his music career, and there's no evidence of such secrecy or disapproval.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement about Antonio Vivaldi that is wrong is: a. since his father disapproved of music, he quietly practiced the violin in the attic in order to avoid discovery. This statement is false because there is no historical evidence to suggest that Vivaldi's father disapproved of his music career. In fact, Vivaldi's father, Giovanni Battista Vivaldi, was a professional violinist who likely introduced and supported his son's musical education. Therefore, the idea that Antonio Vivaldi had to practice in secret to avoid his father's disapproval is a myth.
The correct statements about Vivaldi are: b. he was an ordained priest as well as a teacher, composer, and virtuoso performer. c. he was the most influential and prolific composer in the creation of the Baroque concerto. d. although primarily famous for his instrumental music, he also composed and produced nearly fifty operas. The notion e. because of a relationship with a French soprano, the pope banned performances of Vivaldi's music, an action that result devastated his income and affected his creativity is speculative and cannot be substantiated with historical facts, making the statement likely inaccurate.