Vivaldi - Four Seasons Complete - Violin with Piano Accompaniment Book/Cd

Edition Peters

Antonio Vivaldi - Four Seasons Complete

Violin with Piano Accompaniment Book and Cd 📚📀

Style Period: Baroque 

"Antonio Vivaldi - Four Seasons Complete" is a music publication from Edition Peters, showcasing Antonio Vivaldi's renowned Violin Concerto "The Four Seasons" (Op. 8), composed during the Baroque period. This edition is tailored for violinists and includes a piano accompaniment book. Edited by Kolneder, it offers an authentic representation of this beloved classical masterpiece.

The music is characterised by its distinctive Baroque style, known for intricate violin passages. Additionally, the package includes a CD containing the piano accompaniment, making it a valuable resource for practice and performance. This publication is a must-have for violinists seeking to explore and perform one of classical music's most iconic compositions. 

Contents Includes:

• Vivaldi: The Four Seasons: Autumn, RV293
• Vivaldi: The Four Seasons: Spring, RV269
• Vivaldi: The Four Seasons: Summer, RV315
• Vivaldi: The Four Seasons: Winter, RV297

Who was Antonio Vivaldi?

Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) was an Italian composer, violinist, teacher, and cleric of the Baroque era. He is best known for his instrumental compositions, particularly his concertos, and is considered one of the most influential composers of his time.

Vivaldi was born in Venice, Italy, and showed musical talent from a young age. He was ordained as a Catholic priest and became known as "The Red Priest" due to his red hair. He worked at the Ospedale della Pietà, an orphanage and conservatory in Venice, where he composed much of his music and taught the talented young girls who lived there.

His most famous work is "Le quattro stagioni" ("The Four Seasons"), a set of four violin concertos that depict the changing seasons through music. Each concerto is accompanied by a sonnet, likely written by Vivaldi himself, which describes the scenes and emotions portrayed in the music. Vivaldi's compositions are characterised by their vibrant melodies, rhythmic drive, and innovative use of form and harmony. He wrote numerous concertos, sonatas, operas, and sacred choral works. His music had a significant influence on the development of the concerto form and had a lasting impact on composers who followed him, including Johann Sebastian Bach.

While Vivaldi's music fell out of favour after his death, it experienced a revival in the 20th century, and he is now recognised as one of the great composers of the Baroque period. His works continue to be performed and celebrated today for their beauty and creativity.