In “Storm at Sea,” Vivaldi reached a new level of virtuosity, pushing technical mastery to the limit as the violinist’s fingers leap and shriek across the fingerboard, recalling troubled waters. It consists of 12 concerti, seven of which - “Spring,” “Summer,” “Autumn” and “Winter” (which make up The Four Seasons), “Pleasure,” “The Hunt” and “Storm at Sea” - paint astonishingly vivid, vibrant scenes.
#MAX RICHTER VIVALDI TRIAL#
In 1723 Vivaldi set about writing a series of works he boldly titled “Il Cimento dell’ Armonia e dell’invenzione” (The trial of harmony and invention), Opus 8. It had such an electrifying effect that I still call it my “Vivaldi Spring.” How was it possible to conjure up so vivid, so natural a sound, with just a violin? It was the opening solo of “La Primavera” from The Four Seasons. One day I heard what I thought was birdsong coming from the stage. I first experienced Vivaldi as a toddler at Yehudi Menuhin’s festival in Gstaad, Switzerland, in 1975… Remaining incognito, the musicians do not distract the audience with their individuality, thereby allowing them to completely immerse themselves in her majesty's music.Violinist Daniel Hope shares thoughts on Vivaldi’s masterpiece and its modern new take before his upcoming performance with the Zurich Chamber Orchestra on November 16. This concert can be called mystical, because the members of the ensemble always perform in masks. The Vivaldi cycle is both a philosophical reflection, and a magnificent illustrated "calendar", and a "sightseeing tour" of the regions of Italy. The Italian master wittily and gracefully captured in music the way his contemporaries saw the world and nature. The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi, is one of the most famous and frequently performed works of classical music. Richter's music is heard in many performances around the world, as well as in the films "Shutter Island" by Martin Scorsese, "Last Love on Earth" by David Mackenzie, "Waltz with Bashir", for the soundtrack to which he received the award "Best Composer" from the European Film Academy. Max Richter has recorded 12 solo albums, performed at the London Barbican, the Paris Philharmonic, the Sydney Opera and the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, and among his projects are the Sum opera and the Infra ballet (choreographed by Wayne MacGregor) at Covent Garden. After its release in 2012, the recording topped the iTunes Classical Music charts in over 20 countries. Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons is one of Richter's most famous works. He changed the music of Antonio Vivaldi in the spirit of minimalism and postmodernism. Max Richter is the composer of music for dozens of feature films and documentaries voted the best film composer in 2008 according to the European Film Academy. *Important❗️ Max Richter is not taking part in the concert. The programme of the evening includes the famous Antonio Vivaldi cycle “The Four Seasons” in the author’s interpretation of the cult contemporary composer Max Richter performed by the extraordinary Mystery ensemble in an intimate & relaxing atmosphere. А unique concert on May 13th will take place at 8 pm in an ancient church in the heart of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
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