TED-ED: Why should you listen to Vivaldi's "Four Seasons"? - Betsy Schwarm

Antonio Vivaldi's 'The Four Seasons' is a renowned piece of early 18th-century music, celebrated for its delightful melodies and storytelling through musical imagery. Each concerto represents a season, accompanied by poems that align with the music. Vivaldi's innovative approach to program music was ahead of its time, using a violin, strings, and harpsichord to convey vivid scenes. Unlike Bach, Vivaldi focused on accessible entertainment, with recurring themes to engage listeners. His concerts often featured young musicians from the Pietà, a Venetian girls' school. Vivaldi's music, appealing to all social classes, remains popular 300 years later.

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