Antonio Vivaldi - Le Quattro Stagioni / The Four Seasons

Saturday, Aug 10 2024
Wilmer Guido Hall, The PARC Foundation

00:07 I. La Primavera "Spring" - Leigh Cellano
03:45 II. L'Estate "Summer" - Shiho Takashima
06:27 III. L'Autunno "Autumn" - Marian Mayuga
10:23 IV. L'Inverno "Winter" - Gabriel Mendoza

Violin Shiho Takashima
Violin Gabriel Mendoza
Violin Marian Mayuga
Violin Leigh Cellano
Viola Mhaze Lim
Viola Maria Corazon Reyes
Cello Paul Natividad
Cello Glenn Aquias
Bass Marloe Maruyama

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Antonio Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" is a set of four violin concertos, each representing a different season of the year. Composed in 1723, it is one of Vivaldi's most famous works and a prime example of program music, where the music is intended to evoke specific images or stories.

Overview of "The Four Seasons"

Spring (La Primavera): This concerto is characterized by bright and lively melodies that depict the joy and renewal of spring. It features musical elements that mimic the sounds of birds chirping and brooks flowing.

Summer (L'Estate): The music of this concerto captures the intense heat of summer and the accompanying lethargy. It includes musical depictions of a summer storm, with dramatic contrasts and dynamic expressions.

Autumn (L'Autumno): This piece celebrates the harvest season with festive and dance-like movements. It conveys the joy of the harvest and the effects of wine, leading to a peaceful sleep.

Winter (L'Inverno): The final concerto portrays the harshness and beauty of winter. The music includes elements that suggest the biting cold and the warmth found indoors by the fire.

Vivaldi accompanied each concerto with a sonnet, possibly written by himself, that describes the scenes depicted in the music. These concertos are structured in a ritornello form, where the main theme alternates with contrasting episodes, showcasing Vivaldi's innovative use of the violin and his ability to paint vivid musical pictures.