Well one of my favourites is Alan Lovedays no nonsense version with the winter ending off in a climactic climax. He adds a certain touch to his violin few could do when he made the recording with Decca. He is able to bring the loneliness of winter back from the dead. This is done equally well with Nigel Kennedy who has all the theatrics thrown in with his foot tapping the ground and sudden crescendo which make you think that there were major changes to the markings on the piece. However he is terribly exciting and brings a new stand to this very baroque piece. Many people have said that this is a piece that could either scare you into not listening to anything classical or you would just want to hear everything else that Vivaldi wrote.

Antonio Vivaldi made a very large contribution to clasical music and still he is not known as well as J.S Bach. Without Vivaldi Bach wouldn't be such a famous composer. I just don't think its very fair.

I am a very big fan of Vivaldi and clasical music.Vivaldi was one of the greastest composers of his time. His music has inspired many people such as Bach and he also inspired me to become a violinist. I believe that his music is very exciting.

Vivaldi's pieces are completely breathtaking. How one man could compose music such as that is beyond my imagination. I think the best recording I have ever heard of the 4 Seasons is from the CD titled "The Baroque Experience". The Academy of Ancient Music performs it, conducted by Christopher Hogwood. This is a 5 CD set that costs approx. $50.00. It is the best investment I have made in music in a long time!!

Hello, thank you for your web site. Just a little question : Could you please give me the french (or european) address of DECCA. Thank you in advance. [Dear Pierre, Decca can be contacted at 347-353 Chiswick High Road, London W4 4HS. You can also find more information at http://www.decca.com/. Happy Seasons! - Ed.]

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I believe that Vivaldi made a more than significant contribution to classical music, though not as known as great artists such as Mozart Beethoven, Handel, Chopin and so forth I believe his work is just as and even more impressive then the popular names I believe he deserves more recognition.

I am studying the Four Seasons, specifically the Summer Section. I wanted to thank you for these wonderful reviews - reading others opinions is fantastic. What form is he using? ABA ? Thanks again!

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Interesting reviews... How about reviews of Fabio Biondi's two recordings with Europa Galante (Opus 111 and Virgin) and Giuliano Carmignola's recordings with Sonatori de la Gioiosa Marca (Divox) and the Venice Baroque Orchestra (Sony Classical). They're the most recent recordings of the Four Seasons, and Biondi's in particular are among the most controversial readings of these masterpieces.

hi, was Vivaldi inspired by a picture or story etc ect and if he was, what was he inspired by? thank you from charlotte

Is there a website where I can look up what the seasons are about obviously they're about each season, but they tell a different stroy for each season. Is there a website that will tell me in detail the story behind the music? thanks!

Excellent reviews, thank you. I was played The Four Seasons as a child and have only recently remembered how amazing it is (some 20 years later!) Does anyone know of a good place to see a live performance? I'm based in London, but a trip further into mainland Europe wouldn't be out of the question if reqired. :-) - Andy.

hi, could u please give me vivaldis words to poems and the name of the music he wrote thanx x x x

hi, could u please give me vivaldis words to poems and the name of the music he wrote thanx x x x

Any place I can find information on the musical analysis of the four season by Vivaldi? Thanks!!!

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Is there anywhere where I can get a full analysis of Winter from The Four Seasons?

I am a SUPER Vivaldi fan.He is almost all i listen to!

I am a SUPER Vivaldi fan.He is almost all i listen to!

Hi, couls someone please give a website from where I could download "Spring" from Vivaldi's 4 Seasons? I need it for a project for my son. Tnx.

hi! me and my friend are doing a project on vivaldi. i guess you could say that he led an interesting life in some ways...but i hate how he had an affair! what kind of a christian is that! God says to keep our bodies clean and to not destroy our temple! um..do you think you could tell me waht ttypes of songs vivaldi wrote(besides classical if any) and if his music is God-glorifying? its for our project..thanx.

I like your page but you need to have it where we people can listen to the wonderful song THE FOUR SEASONS.

thanks for this beautifull article and i want to ask you if you can send me the musical notes of the four season or a site where its written these notes because i want to learn how to play this magnificant piece , thank you .

Hi. Cool website. Im studying vivaldis winter. its kinda cool. Could someone please mail me and tell me how I can get a soundtrack off the internet? Thanks

I erally consider the DG Archiv recording by Trevor Pinnock to be the definitive recording, fresh, incisive and dramatic. Yet I would also unreservedly recommend the recording by Gil Shaham, also on DG, for anyone who is averse to period instrument performances.

What type of form(ABA)is Winter in?

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Hello, can anyone give me some information about Vivaldi songs? Are there any recordings of them? I think they are not frequently performed..

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I came across this looking for a source for a treasured Four Seasons recording that has developed a defect in the last song on the CD (bonus material, not part of the Four Seasons, but beautiful nevertheless). I bought the "Jeanne Lamon with Tafelmusik" version based on this page, but am somewhat disappointed. Perhaps I am one of those that prefers the version I heard first. I wish I could find another copy of mine: Leonard Bernstein's The Royal Edition No. 98 of 100 (Sony SMK 47642). It is only ADD, and with headphones, I can hear one musician breathing during one piece and surprisingly this only added to my listening enjoyment. I'd welcome a source if anyone comes across it. Thanks for the great web page.

i have no idea what this is on about cos i dont really like classical music but it sounds ok(ish)

I think yhis is great and i love it. no really, i LOVE IT. i want to marry vivaldi but he is dead by the way, bobinog is my real name