The Rolling Year
Listening to the Seasons with Vivaldi
Book • 2025
Published on 6 November 2025, The Rolling Year by Dr Hannah French invites readers to embrace the art of listening seasonally by exploring Antonio Vivaldi's iconic violin concertos, The Four Seasons.
The book uncovers the rich imagery and poetry accompanying each concerto, revealing details of Vivaldi's personal and creative life.
Through conversations with musicians and experts in health, nature, food, wine, and science, French offers a fresh perspective on the music, connecting it to the joys and fears of the ever-changing seasons.
The book blends musical study, history, and lively prose to transform traditional programme notes into an engaging and participatory experience of classical music.
The book uncovers the rich imagery and poetry accompanying each concerto, revealing details of Vivaldi's personal and creative life.
Through conversations with musicians and experts in health, nature, food, wine, and science, French offers a fresh perspective on the music, connecting it to the joys and fears of the ever-changing seasons.
The book blends musical study, history, and lively prose to transform traditional programme notes into an engaging and participatory experience of classical music.
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