Le Quattro Stagioni
Here, at last reunited, are two works on the same programme, yet so different: to the well-known virtuosity of Vivaldi's work, Guido's Seasons contrast a mixture of French good taste and Italian features. So who would have inspired whom? For this exciting confrontation in Eight Seasons, the Royal Opera Orchestra is conducted by the virtuoso Andrés Gabetta in the bewitching of the Galerie des Glaces!
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LE QUATTRO STAGIONI
Antonio VIVALDI · Giovanni GUIDO
Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal
Andrés Gabetta, direction & Premier violon
Filmed in december 2020 in the Hall of Mirrors
What if Vivaldi’s famous Quattro Stagioni, performed in Paris in 1728, had been preceded by those of Guido, the star violinist of the Parisian orchestras of Louis XIV’s maturity? Here, at last, are these two works reunited: to the well-known virtuosity of Vivaldi’s work, of extraordinary impact, Guido’s Seasons oppose a mixture of Italian features and a thousand facets worthy of the French Court, with an infectious ardour! A mysterious Neapolitan who arrived in Paris around 1702 as Music Master to Philippe d’Orléans, Guido was close to the financier Crozat, who in 1716 commissioned Watteau to produce four paintings on the theme of the Seasons: he set them to music around 1717 with his Scherzi armonici sopra le Quattro Stagioni dell’anno. So, Vivaldi or Guido, who inspired the other? For this exciting confrontation, the Orchestre de l’Opéra Royal is enriched with wind instruments, and suddenly a thousand colours appear: the song of birds, the hurdy-gurdy of peasant dances, the shepherd’s flute, and the hunting horns! Conducted by the virtuoso Andrés Gabetta, here is all the music of Vivaldi and more: Eight Seasons!
You may find the booklet, available in French and English, by clicking here
You may find this recording on our online shop by clicking here
- Genre Concert
- Period 18th century music
- pieces Le Quattro Stagioni Scherza arminici sopra le Quattro Stagioni dell'anno
- Composer Antonio VIVALDI - Giovanni GUIDO
- Musical Ensemble Orchestre de l’Opéra Royal
- Conductor Andrés Gabetta
- Duration 1h10
Available on all streaming platforms here!
LE QUATTRO STAGIONI
Antonio VIVALDI · Giovanni GUIDO
Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal
Andrés Gabetta, direction & Premier violon
Filmed in december 2020 in the Hall of Mirrors
What if Vivaldi’s famous Quattro Stagioni, performed in Paris in 1728, had been preceded by those of Guido, the star violinist of the Parisian orchestras of Louis XIV’s maturity? Here, at last, are these two works reunited: to the well-known virtuosity of Vivaldi’s work, of extraordinary impact, Guido’s Seasons oppose a mixture of Italian features and a thousand facets worthy of the French Court, with an infectious ardour! A mysterious Neapolitan who arrived in Paris around 1702 as Music Master to Philippe d’Orléans, Guido was close to the financier Crozat, who in 1716 commissioned Watteau to produce four paintings on the theme of the Seasons: he set them to music around 1717 with his Scherzi armonici sopra le Quattro Stagioni dell’anno. So, Vivaldi or Guido, who inspired the other? For this exciting confrontation, the Orchestre de l’Opéra Royal is enriched with wind instruments, and suddenly a thousand colours appear: the song of birds, the hurdy-gurdy of peasant dances, the shepherd’s flute, and the hunting horns! Conducted by the virtuoso Andrés Gabetta, here is all the music of Vivaldi and more: Eight Seasons!
You may find the booklet, available in French and English, by clicking here
You may find this recording on our online shop by clicking here
- Genre Concert
- Period 18th century music
- pieces Le Quattro Stagioni Scherza arminici sopra le Quattro Stagioni dell'anno
- Composer Antonio VIVALDI - Giovanni GUIDO
- Musical Ensemble Orchestre de l’Opéra Royal
- Conductor Andrés Gabetta
- Duration 1h10
