Joy and ebullience describe this closing concert of the 8th Classical Spree. On the programme: works by Vivaldi, composer of the universally famous Four Seasons. No instrument is left behind under Vivaldi’s pen: he gives them all their due in his innumerable concertos. All? Well, maybe not...but discover unheard-of versions of these works on unusual instruments! An array of fabulous artists unite to bring you right to the center of the celebration!
Vivaldi, Cello Concerto in B minor, RV 424
Vivaldi, Concerto for 4 Violins in B minor, op. 3, no. 10, RV 580
Vivaldi, The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G minor, op. 8, no. 2, RV 315, “Summer” (arr. for cimbalom)
Vivaldi, Concerto for Two Cellos in G minor, RV 531 (arr. for marimba)
Classical Spree Ensemble
Baiba Skride, violin
Andrew Wan, violin
Blake Pouliot, violin
Timothy Chooi, violin
Andrei Ioniță, cello
Eric Chappell, octobass
Krystina Marcoux, marimba
Alexandru Sura, cimbalom
