Composer Study: Vivaldi
Recommended Listening
Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 3, Nr. 6 - If you have a student that is taking Suzuki violin lessons, they will definitely know this piece! This is a great recording of the full concerto
Concerto for 4 Violins and Cello, RV 580 - This recording is made with a student orchestra and soloists. It’s most inspiring to see young people playing so well!
Concerto for Recorder in C minor, RV 441 - Vivaldi wrote wonderful music for this instrument. Can you describe the difference between this instrument and a flute?
Gloria for Choir and Orchestra, RV 589 - This BBC video recording was made in the orphanage building in Vienna where Vivaldi taught for 37 years, using an all-female choir and orchestra. You can really imagine what it would have been like in the original performance!
Concerto for 2 Trumpets in C Major, RV 573
The Four Seasons - Many people think Vivaldi wrote the sonnets as well as the music. This one is “Spring”, RV 269
“Summer”, RV 315
“Autumn”, RV 293
“Winter”, RV 297