Vivaldi's 4 Seasons excerpts, Beethoven's Violin Concerto

Discover a powerful dialogue between nature and virtuosity. Excerpts from The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi bring to life the colors, storms, and serenity of the changing seasons through vivid musical storytelling. The program continues with the monumental Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61 by Ludwig van Beethoven, a masterpiece of lyricism and grandeur. Together, these works showcase the expressive power of the violin, bridging the brilliance of the Baroque with the depth and nobility of the Classical era.

Program and cast

Helios Orchestra
Solo violin: Glen Rouxel

Fritz Kreisler – Prelude and Allegro
Written in the style of Gaetano Pugnani, this virtuoso piece pays tribute to the elegance of the baroque violin while mixing Kreisler's romantic sensitivity. In turn solemn and brilliant, this Prelude and Allegro has become one of the most popular pages of the repertoire of bis.