The Four Seasons by Vivaldi in Como
Como, Teatro Sociale di Como As.Li.Co. — Sala Bianca
About the Event
Live an exclusive experience with the violin soloist and conductor Elvin Dhimitri, string quintet and harpsichord.
In an atmosphere of refined beauty, inside the majestic Sala Bianca of Teatro Sociale, jewel with characteristic Empire‐style furnishings and its numerous frescoes, a unique event comes to life: a rare opportunity to experience music up close, with one of the most refined interpreters of the Baroque repertoire, in the artistic and architectural heart of Como.
Without distances or barriers, the audience will be completely immersed in the music, sitting a few steps away from the artists, in a intimate space that enhances every nuance of sound and emotion.
This is not a simple concert, but an encounter with music and art, in a historic place that amplifies the magic of sound.
Elvin Dhimitri, first violin of Opera and Lirica, has been recognized as an artist who is able to combine impassioned energy and vibrant communication. He was appointed Concertmaster of the Bilkent Youth International Symphony Orchestra in 1992. He performed for Luglio Musicale Symphony Orchestra of Trapani, La Nuova Scarlatti Symphony Orchestra of Naples, Toscanini Symphony Orchestra of Parma, to mention a few. He was appointed First Violin in the Rome Philharmonic Orchestra and he has been a member of the Rome and Lazio Symphony Orchestra since 1997.
Dhimitri continues to establish himself as one of the most appreciated violinists on the European scene also thanks to his extraordinary interpretation of the famous concert of the “Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi” which sold out in many cities such as Milan, Madrid, Rome and Naples just to name a few.
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Music representing the moods of the four seasons has always been popular, and baroque composers such as Werner and Fischer among others produced cycles of concertos representing the fours seasons. But none were to do so in such precise pictorial detail as Antonio Vivaldi in his Four Seasons concerto!
The whole Baroque epoch showed a deep interest in the amazing natural changes determined by the seasons. Bernini itself represented them in its fine sculptures. Baroque art has a dramatic conception of the relationship between man and nature and between man and the universe. Galileo’s discoveries brought about a shift in the position of man, who was no longer at the center of the cosmos. As a consequence, a new attitude of awe and wonder towards the power of nature emerged.
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons are a symbol of his era. Not only is the feeling of astonishment conveyed by his spectacular description of nature, but also by his musical language. The composition aims at astounding the listener with unusual melodies, created through increased rhythm and higher harmonic contrast. His music is thus freer, more fluid and able to better describe the story it wishes to narrate. The scenes range from the chirp of different birds in spring, to summer storms, from fleeing foxes in autumn, to teeth chattering and rain pouring down in winter. In accordance with the highest expression of baroque concepts, nature is dramatized, and the audience feels actively involved in the rapid succession of events taking place in the work of art.
PROGRAM
Fisrt Time
Concerto F XI No.4 in A Major
Allegro molto/Andante molto/Allegro
Concerto “La Rustica” RV 151 in G Major
Presto/Adagio/Allegro
Concerto RV 127 in D Minor
Allegro/Adagio/Allegro
Second Time
Concerto No.1 in E Major, RV 269, “SPRING”
Allegro/Largo/Allegro (Pastorale dance)
Concerto No.2 in G Minor, RV 315, “SUMMER”
Allegro non molto — Allegro/Adagio‐Presto‐Adagio/
Presto (Summer Storm)
Concerto No.3 in F Major, RV 293, “AUTUMN”
Allegro (Peasant Dance and Song)/Adagio molto
(Sleeping Drunkards)/Allegro (The Hunt)
Concerto No.4 in F Minor, RV 297, “WINTER”
Allegro non molto/Largo/Allegro
SALA BIANCA – TEATRO SOCIALE
Sala Bianca of the Teatro Sociale, located in the heart of Como, is a space of extraordinary elegance and historical value. It is one of the city's most evocative venues and is known for hosting prestigious conferences and classical music concerts.
Its charm is defined by the opulence of the Empire style, enhanced by the refined stucco decorations created by Lodovico Pogliaghi. The space is rendered majestic by sumptuous chandeliers, gilded floral decorations, and frescoes depicting idyllic scenes and Greco‐Roman cosmogony, creating a unique atmosphere.
Cast / Production
Violin soloist and Conductor: Elvin Dhimitri
Strings quintet
Harpsichord
Address
Teatro Sociale di Como As.Li.Co., Via Bellini 3, Como, Italy — Google Maps
