Antonio Vivaldi
Video Source | Joop Schilperoord
Duration: 1:25
Cecilia Bartoli performed live at the Munt in Brussels in April 2000. The recording is not CD quality and was taken from a radio broadcast that was translated multiple times before being posted. Despite the quality, Bartoli’s voice is praised, and her collaboration with Bill Christie and his Les Arts Florissants orchestra is described as heavenly. The performance included pieces by Vivaldi and Handel. A review from Le Soir newspaper also highlights the triumphant nature of the concert.
About the composer…

Vivaldi’s works are characterized by their virtuosic and expressive melodies, innovative use of harmony, and rhythmic complexity. His most famous composition is “The Four Seasons,” a set of four violin concertos that depict the changing seasons through music. This piece showcases Vivaldi’s mastery of form and structure, as well as his ability to evoke vivid imagery through his music. In addition to his concertos, Vivaldi also composed operas, sacred choral music, and chamber music.
Despite his success as a composer, Vivaldi faced financial difficulties throughout his life and died in poverty in 1741. However, his music continued to be appreciated long after his death and has had a lasting impact on the classical music genre. Vivaldi’s compositions are still performed and admired today, making him one of the most influential composers of his time.