Programme
A. Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
M. Richter: Recomposed – Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons
When Antonio Vivaldi’s Baroque masterpiece meets Max Richter’s postmodern reinvention, it is a celebration of timeless beauty and innovative creativity.
Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons has captivated audiences for centuries with its vivid portrayal of nature’s cycles. From spring’s blossoming, summer’s passion, autumn’s harvest to winter’s chill, each concerto is a masterful painting in sound, capturing the essence of each season with unparalleled brilliance.
Then we have Richter’s recomposed version, definitely a bold and visionary transformation of Vivaldi’s original. Richter reconstructs it with his distinctive musical language, which draws on minimalism, post-classical textures and electronic music. Melodies from Vivaldi’s score emerge, vanish, and reappear in unexpected ways, creating a soundscape that is both hauntingly familiar and strikingly new.
As one of the original interpreters of Richter’s work, Daniel Hope, known for his expressive virtuosity and adventurous interpretations, brings an unmatched intimacy and authority to the piece. His collaboration with the Gstaad Festival Orchestra – renowned for their precision, sensitivity, and dynamic energy – ensures a performance that is both deeply nuanced and profoundly moving.
Daniel Hope, Violin
Gstaad Festival Orchestra
Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, including one interval
The Four Seasons