Classical Breakdown The Four Seasons, how Vivaldi depicts the world in sound
Sep 10, 2019
Explore the various elements and emotions in Antonio Vivaldi's The Four Seasons, including vivid portrayals of spring, the serious and destructive depiction of summer, and the representation of winter and its connection to the human experience. Discover how Vivaldi uses birdsong, thunderous sounds, and creepy endings in his compositions, as well as the versatility of the violin and the interpretive nature of musicians.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Vivaldi's 'The Four Seasons': Spring Awakening
05:14 • 11min
Analyzing Vivaldi's 'Summer' from The Four Seasons
16:02 • 9min
Depicting Summer: Vivaldi's Serious and Destructive Portrayal
24:50 • 4min
Depicting Scenes and Emotions in Vivaldi's Music
29:15 • 22min
Reflections on the Final Movement of Vivaldi's Winter from The Four Seasons
50:54 • 4min