The Four Seasons (concertos)

"The Four Seasons" by Antonio Vivaldi is a set of four violin concertos, each representing one of the seasons—Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. Composed in the early 18th century, they evoke the characteristics and moods of each season through vivid musical imagery: birds singing in Spring, storms and heat in Summer, harvest and revelry in Autumn, and icy coldness in Winter. The pieces incorporate descriptive melodies, dynamic contrasts, and innovative techniques, creating a programmatic experience that vividly paints the changing natural world, making them a pioneering example of program music that tells a story through instrumental sound.