The Four Seasons

by Antonio Vivaldi & English Chamber Orchestra & Nigel Kennedy

The Four Seasons cover art

Defying all expectations of the classical music industry, this remarkably energetic interpretation of Vivaldi's masterpiece shattered sales records across the globe. Violinist Nigel Kennedy brought a fiery, unconventional rock-star charisma to the meticulously arranged concertos, backed brilliantly by the English Chamber Orchestra. The massively successful recording revolutionized the marketing and modern accessibility of classical repertoire.

Genres

  • Baroque Music
  • Concerto
  • Orchestral Music

Tracklist

  1. Concerto for Violin Op.8 No.1 in E major - Spring: Allegro
  2. Concerto for Violin Op.8 No.1 in E major - Spring: Largo E Pianissimo
  3. Concerto for Violin Op.8 No.1 in E major - Spring: Allegro (Danza Pastorale)
  4. Concerto for Violin Op.8 No.2 in G minor - Summer: Allegro Non Molto
  5. Concerto for Violin Op.8 No.2 in G minor - Summer: Adagio, Presto
  6. Concerto for Violin Op.8 No.2 in G minor - Summer: Presto (Tempo Impetuoso D'Estate)
  7. Concerto for Violin Op.8 No.3 in F major - Autumn: Allegro
  8. Concerto for Violin Op.8 No.3 in F major - Autumn: Adagio
  9. Concerto for Violin Op.8 No.3 in F major - Autumn: Allegro (La Caccia)
  10. Concerto for Violin Op.8 No.4 in F minor - Winter: Allegro Non Molto
  11. Concerto for Violin Op.8 No.4 in F minor - Winter: Largo
  12. Concerto for Violin Op.8 No.4 in F minor - Winter: Allegro
  13. Water Music Suite No.1 (I) Overture & Grave Allegro
  14. Water Music Suite No.1 (II) Adagio E Staccato
  15. Water Music Suite No.1 (III) Allegro
  16. Water Music Suite No.1 (IV) Andante D C Allegro
  17. Water Music Suite No.1 (V) Tempo di Menuetto
  18. Water Music Suite No.1 (VI) Air
  19. Water Music Suite No.1 (VII) Menuett
  20. Water Music Suite No.1 (VIII) Bourree
  21. Water Music Suite No.1 (IX) Hornpipe
  22. Water Music Suite No.1 (X) Allegro Moderato