Vivaldi: The Four Seasons

Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" is a set of four violin concertos, each portraying a different season—spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Composed in the early 18th century, the music vividly evokes seasonal imagery and natural scenes through expressive melodies, rhythm, and tone. For example, the Spring concerto features bright, lively motifs representing blooming flowers, while Summer conveys a sense of heat and storms. Each concerto is accompanied by a sonnet (a short poem) that Vivaldi likely wrote himself, describing the scenes. Overall, the work masterfully combines musical storytelling with vivid imagery of nature's transformations throughout the year.