The Four Seasons

Concertos for violin, strings and basso continuo, Op. 8 Nos. 1-4, in a simple arrangement for piano

Composer: Vivaldi, Antonio

Editor: Heumann, Hans-Guenter

Translator: Rushworth, Julia

illustrations: Smith, Brigitte

Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons' are amongst the most beautiful and widely-known Baroque master pieces. Each of the four violin concertos is preceded by a sonnet which characterises the season depicted in the concerto. The poems are thought to be by Vivaldi himself. With explanatory texts and fully coloured illustrations, the edition is aimed at young and adult pianists. The easily playable arrangements and original pieces provide an ideal introduction to this work.

Content:

• History of the work: The Four Seasons
• Biography: Antonio Vivaldi
• La primavera (Spring), Op. 8 No. 1
• L'estate (Summer), Op. 8 No. 2
• L'autunno (Autumn), Op. 8 No. 3
• L'inverno (Winter), Op. 8 No. 4 

Difficulty: intermediate