I Musici Veneziani: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons I Musici Veneziani: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons
Venice, Scuola Grande di San Teodoro — main
About the Event
Enjoy Vivaldi's Four Seasons near the world‐famous Rialto Bridge in Venice performed in 18th century Venetian costumes!
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.
I Musici Veneziani will perform the famous and exciting 'The Four Seasons' by Antonio Vivaldi: four concerts for violin and strings representing the scenes of nature in music, each inspired by each season of the year. The program is also enriched by three other important concerts for strings.
Established in 1996 with the aim of recreating the artistic tradition of the Republica Serenissima’s most splendid period, the I Musici Veneziani Orchestra, is formed of some of the most skillful Venetian musicians and singers.
It is still the only classical orchestra in the world where the musicians wear baroque style dresses created from original designs.
Practical Information
Please note that the venue of the concert is only accessible by a staircase of 48 steps.
Program
- Antonio Vivaldi – The Four Seasons
Artists
| Ensemble: | I Musici Veneziani Evoking the magnificence of La Serenissima at her peak, I Musici Veneziani present performances of Baroque and bel canto gems in costumes designed to authentic patterns from the Baroque era. In the magical surroundings of the Capitoline Hall at the Scuola Grande di San Teodoro, the artistry and pageantry of Venice at her finest transports audiences to another time through the skill of some of the city's finest musicians and artisans. |
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Scuola Grande di San Teodoro
The Scuola Grande di San Teodoro is dedicated to the original patron saint of Venice. The school is one of a remarkable group - the six Great Schools of the city. The establishment of the school can be traced to 1258, although the current structure was built between 1579 and1613 by the great architect, Tommasi Contin. The facade is topped by five statues, representing four angels and San Teodoro, above the rich entrance portal. The sculptures were created by Bernardo Falcon during the second half of the 17th century. I Musici Veneziani started performing their delightful concerts in the Scuola Grande di San Teodoro in the last few years of the 20th century. Many other artists have also performed in this famous School of Venice, including multiple performances of Vivaldi's 'The Four Seasons' by international classical stars.
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
4.2 of 5
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Ingrid B, Deutschland
Mar 2024
Wunderbares Konzert, fantastische Musiker, sehr schönes Ambiente. Was sehr störend war, die ständigen mobile Aufnahmen. Solle während des Konzertes untersagt werden. Man könnte ja die ersten 10 Miniten fotografieren. Dann aber sollte das Fotografieren untersagt werden‐ schade!
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Gary D, USA
Sep 2022
Great music, great performance, very nice concert in Venice
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Naotoshi S, Japan
Jul 2022
I had visited your concert at 6 times. very good!!!
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Martha Cristina S, México
Nov 2019
Una grata experiencia poder escuchar a Vivaldi, la violinista principal excelente y con mucha presencia. Sin duda un evento que vale la pena.
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Robert A, France
Oct 2019
Environnement de classe et interprétation musical de haut niveau. Superbe soirée
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Sharid A, USA
Jul 2019
My wife, our two children and I enjoyed this beautiful city ( Venice) , coming from California . A Fantastic performance and a great cultural exposure for our teen age children !
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Martin N, Denmark
Jul 2019
Great music played in stunning surroundings by amazing musicians.
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Hilary O, United Kingdom
Jun 2019
Brilliant
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Daniel Mario P, Schweiz
May 2019
Ein Hauch venezianischer Vergangenheit weht durch den wunderbaren Palazzo… Musikalisch mit Luft nach oben, kann es atmosphärisch nicht besser sein.
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Pierre S, France
Mar 2019
tres bonne prestation je recommande
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Renate M, Deutschland
Mar 2019
Ein wunderschöner Abend in einem beeindruckendem Ambiente. Vor allem die Solistin begeisterte uns, noch nie haben uns die "Vier Jahreszeiten" so bewegt. Für einen Venedigaufenthalt für uns künftig das absolute Muss!
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anne‐sophie E, France
Feb 2019
Super
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John K, United Kingdom
Dec 2018
The whole ensemble was excellent. Would return if I get a chance to visit the city, not to be missed.
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Colin J, United Kingdom
Nov 2018
2nd visit and loved the performance again. The performers play with passion, all you can ask
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Thomas H, Deutschland
Oct 2018
Sehr schönes Konzert, tolles Orchester, leider aber eine zu enge Bestuhlung mit vielen unbesetzten Plätzen.
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Russell E, Australia
Oct 2018
Performance superb — especially the virtuoso violinist performing The Four Seasons in the second half. But the entry to the concert was a total shambles. Customers left standing in a line in the downstairs hall I for almost an hour while incompetent period‐costumed staff were in Venetian chaos, resulting in the concert starting 15 minutes late. Suggest you hire professional front‐of‐house staff and entry systems for future performances.
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Geoff S, Italy
Oct 2018
Wonderful music, well played in ancient Venetian surroundings. Fabulous night.
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Patrick D.,
Nov 2012
belle salle, très bons musiciens, mais spectacle court (1 heure seulement)
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Mark L., Germany
Oct 2012
Overall, the performance was acceptable. One had the distinct impression, however, that the pieces had been played so many times that it was almost boring to the muscians. There was no verve, no life in the performance, just a routine get‐through‐it feel to the whole thing. The musicians had no cognizance of us as an audience, i.e., showed little to no appreciation, looked snooty and bothered to be there. Everything about the perfomance was rushed--Pachabel's Canon was played at a tempo much too fast to enjoy, as was Albinoni's Adagio in G Minor. One constantly had the feeling that they weren't "in the moment", but were playing to get through to get home. Again, technically good--great sound actually--just all too fast.
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marie Z.,
Oct 2012
musiciens pas du tout motivés et qui font la "tete", on a l'impression qu'ils vont à la mine. pas trés agréable pour des touristes.
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ISHIKAWA S., France
Aug 2012
We were able to be able to listen to some good music in a nice venue, make good memories of the trip. I have to thank me to provide better planning
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Lynda G., United States
Jun 2012
Excellent, virtuoso playing!
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Masayuki N., Japan
Jan 2012
予想以上に良かったです。特に途中から登場したソロバイオリンの方の演奏が迫力満点でした。ベネチアという立地も相まって最高の夜でした。
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emmanuelle q., Italy
Jan 2012
Not very enthusiastic, very touristic organization
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Paul F., France
Dec 2011
Excellent Concert dans un lieu magique !
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FABIENNE M., France
Sep 2011
Parfait
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FCO JAVIER C., Spain
Sep 2011
Las violinistas deberían usar lentillas en vez de gafas El violinista principal "excepcional"
Address
Scuola Grande di San Teodoro, Campo San Salvador, San Marco, Venice, Italy — Google Maps
