Vivaldi - Summer from The Four Seasons | Netherlands Bach Society

'Summer' - Concerto No. 2 in G minor
from The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi

Netherlands Bach Society
Violin and direction: Shunske Sato

The Four Seasons are among the most populair and best violin concertos written in the baroque era. Recorded on October 7th 2016 at the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, Amsterdam.

[eliasaquino]

I've heard a million versions of The Four Seasons.
This one gave me chills. I had headphones on, and I thought there was ACTUAL lightning.

[thethikboy]

Vivaldi was the rock star composer of his day. Sato plays it like contemporary rock as much as that is possible and from what my ears tell me - it works.

[eliasaquino]

At 9:14 I had never heard this section WITHOUT the slowing down, like in most recordings.
I had to look at the sheet music to see that THAT is how it's WRITTEN!!!! (Although the tempo is much higher here)
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT THIS

[katbullar]

finally something original, expressive, thoughtful, and  beautiful about this concert... really refreshing!

[eliasaquino]

So much imagination in their playing.
Really gives Summer a new perspective I've never seen before.
Probably the best version out there.

[oktayduman]

you know what i‘m jealous at… as a pianist we‘re really actually limited what kind of sounds we can produce. and SATO REALLY KNOWS THAT HE CAN PRODUCE SO MANY THINGS WITH HIS INSTRUMENT. he really gets EVERYTHING from his instrument. congrats.. what can i say bro

[jackvalentine]

There is no doubt Mr. Sato is a genius.

[freefree]

I must say that this interpretation is really original....

[BennoWitter]

Don't forget to read Vivaldi's sonnet to fully understand the piece:
Allegro non molto
Under a hard season, fired up by the sun
Languishes man, languishes the flock and burns the pine
We hear the cuckoo's voice;
then sweet songs of the turtledove and finch are heard.
Soft breezes stir the air, but threatening
the North Wind sweeps them suddenly aside.
The shepherd trembles,
fearing violent storms and his fate.
Adagio e piano – Presto e forte
The fear of lightning and fierce thunder
Robs his tired limbs of rest
As gnats and flies buzz furiously around.
Presto
Alas, his fears were justified
The Heavens thunder and roar and with hail
Cut the head off the wheat and damages the grain.

[SamimGuddu]

Antonio Vivaldi was one the greatest musician of all the. His level was up above the sky. What a pity that only people on earth can listen to these masterpiece

[FrankAHuser]

Shunske Sato leads his fellow musicians close to the edge and through an exciting interpretation of Vivaldi's masterpiece. For me this is music with a capital M. Thank you so much.

[mariacelinachavarriagonzal]

Brilliant. Runs chills up and down my spine. Like I never heard it before...

[fredlameuleuse]

Whatever style 1st violin wants to impulse, this interpretation shows that, again, Vivaldi Summer universal masterpiece puts the background orchestra in the middle of the storm. They rock like hell. Love it. Thanks for sharing.

[jczartoryski]

A performance that is wild, spectacular, and majestic all at the same time.

[fosil]

this "drowning" interpretation was so special!!! incredible...

[rubberduck]

Truly breathtaking. I thought I would never hear a different interpretation of this piece, but this recording forced me to stop what I was doing and listen in awe!

[lenircotia]

That's why cough drops are so important during a concert!
Below every cough listed:
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[erykciemnoczoowski]

I've heard many versions of The Four Seasons, but this one is definitely the best I've ever heard! :)
Fantastic dynamics, feeling of the music. And recorded very clearly :) I love it!

[RitaTaskinen]

Period instruments... great, and the courage in interpretation.

[icitlalistardust]

A most remarkable interpretation! Sago is definitely a master!