The result is a choreography in which the lavishness of the baroque composition offers a counterpoint to the collective sense of emptiness of recent times. Here two dancers are challenged to incorporate these ideas while dealing with the music striking forces. By diving into the vivid and timeless essence of Vivaldi’s masterpiece, the choreography traces a parallel between the notion of seasons and the ages of mankind – the dawn and crepuscule of civilization according to many ancient philosophies.

Karyn Benquet (2013-14)/ Ewa Sikorska (2015)Ĥ Seasons follows up Calixto’s investigation over themes like impermanence and transformation while approaching milestones of the classical music repertoire. Vivaldiĭancers: Samir Calixto, Irena Misirlic (2013)/ *The Cleveland Orchestra does not appear on this program.ĭiscover informative commentary and background information about the music, composers, and performing artists featured in this program.Nominated for a ZWAAN as best dance production in 2013

“Playing with perfect unanimity, their performances have polish and spirit, and display an infectious love for making music.”- The New York Times The renowned Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, with acclaimed violinist Vadim Gluzman, returns to Blossom with one of music’s most loved works. In one of the most evocative pieces of pastoral music, you will hear everything from singing birds, murmuring streams and soft breezes, to barking dogs, drunken country dancers, and an intense thunderstorm.

Vivaldi’s Four Seasons portrays a year filled with hope, flowering growth, flourishing abundance, and the quiet gathering of energy for tomorrow. Music that evokes the seasons and tells a story.

Hailstork Sonata Da Chiesa for String Orchestra Vivaldi The Four Seasons (for violin and orchestra)

4 seasons music