Tag Archives: Vivaldi

What accounts for the persistent popularity of Vivaldi's music after all these centuries? Cecilia and Martin Gelland, together known as Duo Gelland, capture one important reason on their new recording.

Music by Vivaldi, words by Sara Ruhl, choreography by Pam Tanowitz, and conception and vocals by countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo promise an impactful March 2025 premiere.

Haitian art music for piano and cello, and Vivaldi and Piazzolla on mandolin and accordion.

The 18th century came alive as Merkelo and the venerable ECO performed Vivaldi, Handel and Tartini for a delighted audience at Cadogan Hall in London.

Antonio Vivaldi wasn't the only composer to find inspiration in the changing seasons. Astor Piazzolla's 'Four Seasons of Buenos Aires' was a revelation at the Mostly Mozart Festival.

'That's Not Tango' and the Neave Trio at Lincoln Center declare July the season for the music of the great Argentine tango nuevo composer Astor Piazzolla.

The Angel's Share live music series has been drawing adventurous listeners to the Green-Wood Cemetery Catacombs for a couple of seasons now. It's no freak show.

The Four Nations Ensemble vividly evoked in music the 18th century "Grand Tour" tradition with music of Vivaldi, Corelli, Pergolesi and more.

The 'Four Seasons' benefitted especially from the outdoor setting. A real bird sang during the twittering of the violins in the first movement of 'Spring.' A dog barked. During 'Summer' real crickets formed a chorale as, in the music, a goatherd wept and a storm threatened.

Two new releases show the continuing vitality of music of centuries past.