Interpreti Veneziani: The Four Seasons in Venice
Venice, Chiesa di San Vidal — Main Hall
About the Event
Experience classical music like never before in this astonishing performance of The Four Seasons by Vivaldi at Venice's remarkable Chiesa di San Vidal.
The Four Seasons is Antonio Vivaldi's most famous work. Written in the Baroque era, during the 18th century, it is a set of four violin concertos that represent the seasons of the year. The composer took his inspiration from the countryside around Mantua, where he lived when he wrote the work, including the sounds of flowing creeks and singing birds in his composition.
San Vidal (San Vitale) is a Venetian concert and event hall located in the Sestiere of San Marco, at one end of Campo Santo Stefano.
Established at the end of the 11th Century by Doge Vitale Falier in honor of his namesake saint, the building burned down and was replaced in the 16th Century. Further renovations were needed in the 17th Century, and were completed in the style of the period. The interior hall has a vaulted ceiling, paintings by Pellegrini and Piazzetta dating back to the 17th century, and a detailed presbytery by Vittore Carpaccio. The altar piece depicts San Vidal on Horseback with Eight Saints, watched overfrom above by the Virgin with the Christ Child.
The composer Baldassare Galuppi was buried here, although his funeral was held in a nearby church called Santo Stefano, and no gravestone can be found in the hall.
Program
- Antonio Vivaldi – Le Quattro Stagioni for violin, strings and harpsichord
Artists
| Orchestra: | Interpreti Veneziani One of Venice's most popular musical ensembles, the Interpreti Veneziani welcome over 60,000 visitors a year to their concerts in the San Vidal church. Their repertoire focuses particularly on Vivaldi, without neglecting Bach, and the other great composers of the Baroque era. The Venetians' performances of Classical and Contemporary works have also attracted positive receptions and the ensemble has made numerous commercial recordings. The Interpreti Veneziani have toured all over the world to great acclaim. The ensemble is also responsible for founding the Museo della Musica (Museum of Music), dedicated to 500 years of music making, in Venice's Church of San Maurizio. |
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Chiesa di San Vidal
San Vidal (San Vitale) is a Venetian concert and event hall located in the Sestiere of San Marco, at one end of Campo Santo Stefano. Established at the end of the 11th Century by Doge Vitale Falier in honor of his namesake saint, the building burned down and was replaced in the 16th Century. Further renovations were needed in the 17th Century, and were completed in the style of the period. The interior hall has a vaulted ceiling, paintings by Pellegrini and Piazzetta dating back to the 17th century, and a detailed presbytery by Vittore Carpaccio. The altar piece depicts San Vidal on Horseback with Eight Saints, watched overfrom above by the Virgin with the Christ Child. The composer Baldassare Galuppi was buried here, although his funeral was held in a nearby church called Santo Stefano, and no gravestone can be found in the hall.
Antonio Vivaldi
Antonio Vivaldi went down in history as a creator of the instrumental concert genre and the father of orchestral music. He was born in Venice on the 4th of March 1678. Vivaldi was a weak and sickly child suffering from asthma, however could not stop him from devoting himself completely to music. His father, Giovanni Batista a professional violinist, taught his elder son Antonio to play the violin. With his father young Antonio met the best musicians of Venice of that time and gave concerts in local churches. He also worked as a violin teacher and later as a music director at the orphanage Ospedalle della Pieta. Meanwhile he composed concertos, sacred works and vocal music and in 1713 he achieved great recognition with his sacred choral music. Vivaldi got captivated by the world of opera and worked both as opera composer and impresario at the Teatro San Angelo. In 1717 he obtained a prestigious position by the prince court in Manua as a director of secular music and worked there until around 1720. During that time he composed his world-renowned masterpiece The Four Seasons. In the 1730's his career dwindled as his music became unfashionable and the great composer died in poverty. It took the world two centuries to rediscover and reevaluate Vivaldi’s music, as it was buried into oblivion after his death. In the early 20th century many previously unknown works were found and immediately captured the hearts of the music lovers.
Customer Reviews
4.9 of 5
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Scott M, USA
Oct 2025
Incredibly talented musician's. The venue created a personal experience for us.. terrific evening…a must do in Venice!
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Christine C, United Kingdom
Oct 2025
Fabulous! Loved every minute, the setting, the music, the skill of the musicisns. Very special! the music
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Sylvie T, Canada
Oct 2025
Les musiciens ont donné une grande qualité tout au long du concert. De plus, il est beau de voir la manipulation de leur instrument de musique.
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Charlotte W, United Kingdom
Sep 2025
Excellent playing in a beautiful location with excellent acoustics!
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Derrin S, United Kingdom
Jul 2025
Amazing performances, played with passion, precision and great energy.
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Tint Tint Y, USA
Jul 2025
High quality performance.
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Jorge Z, Chile
Jun 2025
Excelentes intérpretes
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Sandra M, USA
Sep 2024
Brilliant
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Zachary S, USA
Sep 2024
Lovely evening!
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Nadine M, France
Feb 2024
Excellents interprètes. Violons et violoncelles étonnants aussi bien quant à la technicité que la musicalité
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Dale H, USA
Oct 2023
Great concert. The entire audience loved it. Vivaldi 4 Seasons is a perfect choice for the venue. It def seemed like they were enjoying themselves while playing. It was a bit warm in the hall but cooled down a bit. This is my 4th Classictiq concery in as many cities. Will keep doing as long as possible
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Andreas S, Allemagne
Sep 2023
Excellent
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Jan 2023
Beautiful, lively and exciting performance in a fantastic venue.
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Francois V, France
Sep 2019
J’aurais aimé ne pas avoir à imprimer mon “e ticket”
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Bruno O, France
Aug 2019
Extraordinaire, inoubliable
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Willem V, Netherlands
Jul 2019
We enyoyed all musicians and most of all The cellist. Our chairs whoever were not comfortabele and were making noises during The concert.
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ECLACHE D, France
May 2019
Très bonne organisation — Excellent spectacle.
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Eileen C, USA
May 2019
Amazing performance
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Axelle M, Italie
May 2019
Super acoustique, accueil chaleureux et efficace et superbe prestation !
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Michael R, United Kingdom
Apr 2019
Truly amazing musicians highly recommend
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Marc L, France
Mar 2019
The musicians where very professionnals
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Marianne D, Italien
Feb 2019
Very Vivid Performance. On a high Level!
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Jonathan R, México
Feb 2019
Nothing like a concert of Vivaldi in his native city. Davide the cellist is a rockstar. It's a must go in Venice.
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Jim G, United Kingdom
Jan 2019
Simply wonderful evening!
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Christian R, France
Jan 2019
Excellent les musiciens d interpreti veneziani sont au top l acoustique dans la chieza san vidal est aussi excellente. Nous etions places a peu pres au milieu et sur la droite. Vraiment une bonne soiree.
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Thomas K, Deutschland
Jan 2019
Fantastische Vorstellung, insbesondere der letzte Virtuose mit seiner Interpretation von Carmen hat meine Erwartungen um das vielfache übertroffen.
Address
Chiesa di San Vidal, San Marco, 2862/B, Venice, Italy — Google Maps
