Vivaldi Four Seasons at the Minoriten Church
Vienna, Minoritenkirche — Main Hall
About the Event
Immerse yourself in the extraordinary combination of music and architecture at the Minoritenkirche, where exceptional musical evenings take place. Discover the magic that occurs when the glorious sounds merge with the majestic surroundings.
Experience a captivating rendition of Vivaldi's renowned composition, 'The Four Seasons', presented in an unparalleled manner by the Wiener Kammersymphonie string quintet and the award‐winning violinist Alexandra Tirsu. Witness this masterpiece come to life in the grandeur of the Minoritenkirche.
Indulge in the essence of the Baroque era during the Advent concerts held in the Minoritenkirche. Let the soloists of the Barucco Consort Wien transport you to a world of unparalleled beauty as they interpret the Baroque in its most magnificent form. Immerse yourself in the splendid melodies of the past and experience a truly enchanting musical journey.
Program
- Antonio Vivaldi – Die vier Jahreszeiten
Artists
| Violin: | Alexandra Tirsu |
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| Ensemble: | Wiener Kammersymphonie |
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.
Address
Minoritenkirche, Minoritenplatz 2a, Vienna, Austria — Google Maps
