From LeBron James to La Serenissima: what lies behind the limitless appeal of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons?

Mark Seow
Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Mark Seow traces the rise to ubiquity of Vivaldi’s famed work – and hears from some of today’s leading violinists about why it’s beloved by both artists and audiences

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Introducing the August 2023 issue of Gramophone – Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons

Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons: three centuries on, why the work is still loved by artists and audiences...

Video of the day: Patricia Kopatchinskaja takes Vivaldi to the limit

Kopatchinskaja's no-holds-barred approach to Vivaldi makes for a thrilling watch

Martin Fröst on Vivaldi for the clarinet

The Swedish clarinettist talks about his new album of specially created concertos by Vivaldi

Top 10 Vivaldi recordings

Ten of the best Vivaldi recordings, including Gramophone Award-winners and Editor's Choice albums

Podcast: Tasmin Little and Roxanna Panufnik – inspired by Vivaldi

Little and Panufnik talk about Vivaldi's Four Seasons and a new piece exploring seasons throughout...

Vivaldi – music and manuscripts

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