The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi
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Witness the evocative power of Antonio Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" performed by strings quintet and harpsichord in the wonderful Salone dei Piceni, extraordinary location in the center of Rome just a few minutes from Navona Square.
Music representing the moods of the four seasons has always been popular, and Baroque composers such as Werner and Fischer among others produced cycles of concertos representing the fours seasons. But none were to do so in such precise pictorial detail as Antonio Vivaldi in his Four Seasons concerto.
The whole Baroque epoch showed a deep interest in the amazing natural changes determined by the seasons. Bernini itself represented them in its fine sculptures. Baroque art has a dramatic conception of the relationship between man and nature and between man and the universe. Galileo’s discoveries brought about a shift in the position of man, who was no longer at the center of the cosmos. As a consequence, a new attitude of awe and wonder towards the power of nature emerged.
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons are a symbol of his era. Not only is the feeling of astonishment conveyed by his spectacular description of nature, but also by his musical language. The composition aims at astounding the listener with unusual melodies, created through increased rhythm and higher harmonic contrast. His music is thus freer, more fluid and able to better describe the story it wishes to narrate. The scenes range from the chirp of different birds in Spring, to Summer storms, from fleeing foxes in Autumn, to teeth chattering and rain pouring down in Winter. In accordance with the highest expression of baroque concepts, nature is dramatized, and the audience feels actively involved in the rapid succession of events taking place in the work of art.
Program and cast
Opening Time H. 8.00 Pm
Start Time H. 8.30 Pm
End Time H. 10.00 Pm
Break 10 Minutes Between The Two Acts
First violin: Elvin Dhimitri
Strings quintet
Harpsichord
First Time
Concerto F XI No.4 in A Major
Allegro molto/Andante molto/Allegro
Concerto “La Rustica” RV 151 in G Major
Presto/Adagio/Allegro
Concerto RV 127 in D Minor
Allegro/Adagio/Allegro
Second Time
Concerto No.1 in E Major, RV 269, “SPRING”
Allegro/Largo/Allegro (Pastorale dance)
Concerto No.2 in G Minor, RV 315, “SUMMER”
Allegro non molto - Allegro/Adagio-Presto-Adagio/
Presto (Summer Storm)
Concerto No.3 in F Major, RV 293, “AUTUMN”
Allegro (Peasant Dance and Song)/Adagio molto
(Sleeping Drunkards)/Allegro (The Hunt)
Concerto No.4 in F Minor, RV 297, “WINTER”
Allegro non molto/Largo/Allegro
Salone dei Piceni
SALONE DEI PICENI
The wonderful Salone dei Piceni, part of the San Salvatore in Lauro Complex, was the former refectory of the convent, and inside it we find not only a beautiful and large fresco depicting the Wedding at Cana by Francesco Salviati (16th century) but also the tomb of Pope Eugene IV. A plunge into the past: Crossing the threshold of the Complex of S. Salvatore in Lauro you will be able to admire the first cloister, a true architectural jewel with a layout dating back to the 15th century which presents a loggia with two orders of arches with elegant columns. Continuing inside the Complex we find the surprising renaissance courtyard, an oasis of beauty in the heart of Rome, an enchanting place, where history can be breathed in every corner and beautiful architectural blends with the harmony of nature.
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HOW TO GET TO SALONE DEI PICENI
Salone dei Piceni is located in the San Salvatore in Lauro Complex in the city center of Rome just a 5 minutes walking from Navona Square.
Address: Piazza di San Salvatore in Lauro, 15 – Rome
Bus: 98-881-916-40-46-916-64
USEFUL INFORMATION
In order to ensure you the best seat in your category, we recommend you arrive at the “Opera e Lirica” concerts at least 30 minutes before starting time.