by Jose Valladares (Editor), Antonio Vivaldi (Author)
The four seasons were composed by Antonio Vivaldi, an Italian composer. These are four violin concertos that give musical expression to the seasons of the year. It was published as 'Il cimento dell'armonia e dell'inventione' ("The contest between Harmony and Invention"). The compositions were a revolution in musical concepts, each concerti included sonnets(poems possibly written by Vivaldi), and in his work he demonstrated musical representation of singing birds, buzzing flies, barking dogs, storms, landscapes, and warm winter fires.The Four Seasons: Violin Concerto No. 1 in E major, RV 269 'La primavera' ("Spring")I. AllegroII. LargoIII. Danza pastoraleViolin Concerto No. 2 in G minor, RV 315 'L'estate' ("Summer")I. Allegro non moltoII. Adagio e piano - Presto e forteIII. PrestoViolin Concerto No. 3 in F major, RV 293 'L'autunno' ("Autumn")I. AllegroII. Adagio moltoIII. AllegroViolin Concerto No. 4 in F minor, RV 297 'L'inverno' ("Winter")I. Allegro non moltoII. LargoIII. AllegroThese four violin concertos have been arranged for the piano. The sonnets are included before each concerto, and I hope you enjoy getting to know the perfect harmony between music and poetry