It has showing-off virtuosity for the violinist, which was quite forward-thinking. 'It's such a famous and approachable piece in the repertoire. 'Each concerto captures the feel of that particular season so well,' says violinist Ray Chen. Vivaldi depicts a wide variety of scenes and sounds, from birdsong to rustic dances. Five unusual interpretations of Vivaldi's Four Seasons.
Written during his time as maestro di cappella at the court of Prince Philip of Hesse-Darmstadt, governor of Mantua, and now a staple of the concert repertoire worldwide, Vivaldi’s seminal collection of four violin concertos was revolutionary for its programmatic depiction of the seasons. Here are six of his most compelling works:
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