Vivaldi Four Seasons: complete, original version. Voices of Music, Freivogel, Moore, Youssefian. 4K

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  • Vivaldi's Four Seasons, performed on original instruments by the award winning Early Music Ensemble Voices of Music.
    Cynthia Miller Freivogel, Carla Moore & Alana Youssefian, soloists.
    Voices of Music
    Hanneke van Proosdij & David Tayler , directors
    These concertos were individually performed live in our concerts from 2015-2018, using a similar recording setup. Audience noise and applause have been removed in this version in preparation for an album release of the full version.
    The subtitles in this video were written 300 years ago in the form of a sonnet, presumably by Vivaldi, and engraved directly onto the music. You may view the original Italian or an English translation by using the CC button.
    Of all of Vivaldi’s concertos, the Four Seasons are the most widely performed of his works today. Vivaldi managed to change the course of music history by writing these four concertos; composers had set the seasons, the hours, the months and many other programs of music in the 17th century, but no one had written a set like the Four Seasons. Vivaldi did not just create a new kind of musical program, he refined the way in which all of the elements of the program work with the music, and he spun his programmatic flourishes over a very detailed harmonic and contrapuntal plan. Composers had previously written music that shivered with the cold, created storms and winds, imitated birds, and so on, but not to the extent and not with the careful planning of these concertos.
    Vivaldi provided a detailed commentary for his work in the form of individual sonnets keyed exactly to different movements in the music, along with tempo indications, ornaments and articulation marks (please see the text and translations opposite the program). It’s an interesting question as to how to interpret Vivaldi’s design, and part of the charm of the works is that the program is very clear, yet the possibilities are endless: the main challenge is to choose between a mimetic and allegorical interpretation. In a mimetic interpretation, the performers would use extended techniques on their instruments to imitate as directly as possible the sounds of the program, including chattering teeth, raindrops, wind and stamping feet. In an allegorical performance, the players would play in such a way as to allow the listeners to use their imaginations to freely recreate the program: each musical line could convey a different layer of meaning. Similarly, by using different textures and phrasing in each of the musical lines as well the different sections, the performers can build up a tapestry of textures. It’s clear from contemporaneous accounts that a purely mimetic performance was frowned upon as too obvious, yet it is also clear that in Italy and Germany, string players were inventing new techniques to include a wider variety of sounds in their playing. Thus, it is quite possible to read the words “raindrops” and create a new, imaginative musical version of a rainy, wind-swept landscape without presenting the music pre-interpreted for the viewer.
    Spring: Allegro - 0:00
    Largo - 3:32
    Allegro - 6:13
    Summer: Allegro non molto - 10:09
    Adagio - 15:31
    Presto - 17:46
    Autumn: Allegro - 20:42
    Adagio molto - 26:14
    Allegro - 28:25
    Winter: Allegro non molto - 31:56
    Largo - 35:29
    Allegro - 37:25
    Credits 40:44
    #Vivaldi #FourSeasons
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  • @ojvera76
    @ojvera76 Před 2 lety +1286

    This is the ultimate Four Seasons playlist, finally, after so many years.
    Search no more.
    This is the place.

  • @TahirMasoodd
    @TahirMasoodd Před 5 měsíci +792

    When a person likes my comment,, I get a notification,, the notification work as a reminder,, then I here this againn ....thank you for remind me all guys!!

  • @VoicesofMusic
    @VoicesofMusic  Před rokem +169

    2 million views-thanks, everyone!

    • @putznik82
      @putznik82 Před 8 měsíci

      What is the instrument behind the harpsichord? An organ of some kind?
      Amazing performance!! 👏🏻

    • @MrGlbert1999
      @MrGlbert1999 Před 8 měsíci

      It’s a baroque organ

    • @raul1704
      @raul1704 Před 8 měsíci +1

      ¡Muchísimas gracias a ustedes por esta obra músical tan exquisita!

    • @thangnguyenquoc6995
      @thangnguyenquoc6995 Před 8 měsíci +2

      This masterpiece deserves 2 billion views

    • @peterkoch3777
      @peterkoch3777 Před 4 měsíci

      ​@@thangnguyenquoc6995i think all quattro stagioni videos on youtube far exceed that mark. Curious that Vivaldi was nearly forgotten for two centuries and more but today his music thrives❤

  • @Raja.Subramanian
    @Raja.Subramanian Před 8 měsíci +295

    Decades of hard work and practice so we can all be blessed with 42 minutes of absolute perfection.
    Thank you, thank you, thank you ❤

    • @VoicesofMusic
      @VoicesofMusic  Před 8 měsíci +11

      You're very welcome!

    • @ProjectAna
      @ProjectAna Před 6 měsíci +6

      I confirm! I have a niece who practices since she was 8 yo. Now is 14. Still practicing. Still perfectioning her art but getting there... it is amazing to see the evolution of an artist. ❤❤

    • @alejandrocasas1455
      @alejandrocasas1455 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Exactly!

    • @namenlos2578
      @namenlos2578 Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@VoicesofMusic Congratulations! Did you ever record this concert on CD? I would like to buy it. Warm thanks from Italy.

  • @nasigil5928
    @nasigil5928 Před 2 lety +2837

    If you have a set of good headphone, you know how insanely good this recording is in terms of audio quality. This channel generally has some of the best sound quality classical music videos in all of CZcams. I listen to this on HD800s and I am shocked that this CZcams video sounds better than most of local lossless classical music I had.

    • @jerzy1306
      @jerzy1306 Před 2 lety +54

      don't like headphones ( unnatural listening)
      Loudspeakers only ! (ATC)

    • @ivyssauro123
      @ivyssauro123 Před 2 lety +39

      YES! exactly, and well shot as well! a feast to the easrs and the eyes, gotta love this channel.

    • @murmandamus6478
      @murmandamus6478 Před 2 lety +16

      hi I said the same thing to myself
      I have Denon ah 9200 headphones and the sound of this chain for years is one of the best I have heard

    • @hipgnotist777
      @hipgnotist777 Před 2 lety +57

      Agreed. The best recordings of any music, any style, any age i've ever heard on yt's crappy compression.

    • @jessecerasus9621
      @jessecerasus9621 Před 2 lety +9

      @@jerzy1306 Ever tried HQ headphones?

  • @AlexEwan1
    @AlexEwan1 Před 2 lety +672

    Nothing can beat The Four Seasons played on period instruments by highly skilled musicians. The AV engineers who recorded this must also be commended for such high quality output.

    • @donnagoring250
      @donnagoring250 Před rokem +4

      Alex Ewan, you said it true! How they did it don't know, but am so glad they did! It cannot be compared.

    • @gollisoda1
      @gollisoda1 Před rokem +1

      Llppppł🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃

    • @damiangonzalez_esp
      @damiangonzalez_esp Před rokem +18

      ...and with Vivaldi's notes as subtitles! That's pure gold!

    • @LiNabb507
      @LiNabb507 Před 4 měsíci

      Yes🙌

  • @no.4281
    @no.4281 Před měsícem +27

    Not sure if you'll ever see this message, but THIS IS The Four Seasons. Other recordings play this so soullessly, coining this masterpiece terms like pretentious. BUT THIS RECORDING is played with emotion, and you can clearly see that the musicians having fun while playing this. This is meant to be played with humor and emotion, and this hits the bullseye. Amazing, thank you.

    • @VoicesofMusic
      @VoicesofMusic  Před měsícem

      You are very welcome.

    • @larissanovikova3305
      @larissanovikova3305 Před 21 dnem

      Лариса эстония

    • @larissanovikova3305
      @larissanovikova3305 Před 21 dnem +1

      Незнаю что сказать,это оффигенно

    • @xarisstylianou
      @xarisstylianou Před 12 dny

      The only people who claim U are pret ,,,or soulrs morons!!!
      And this is from someone who never finnished school (i have poblmos with spelling)
      😍😍😍😍

    • @no.4281
      @no.4281 Před 12 dny

      @@xarisstylianou I feel like i just had a stroke reading that

  • @boxmeister3059
    @boxmeister3059 Před 2 lety +387

    You know what truly stands out to me in this, it's not their playing (while it is perfect and incredible), not the insanely good audio quality (seriously, wow), but the smiles and expressions on their faces, their body movements too. You can TELL when a musician truly enjoys what they're doing, because they're elated not just before, not just after, but WHILE they play, and their faces and bodies reflect that. Great piece, even better performance!! Much love from SoCal!!

    • @judycook4314
      @judycook4314 Před 2 lety +15

      I totally agree, especially given that they have likely performed this so many times!

    • @mshell1959
      @mshell1959 Před rokem +5

      100%

    • @julioe.devillegas9799
      @julioe.devillegas9799 Před rokem +4

      I was never a fan of Vivaldi's Four Seasons...until now!! What a difference, compared to the symphonic versions. This Baroque session is so moving!!

    • @MrJacko1946
      @MrJacko1946 Před 9 měsíci +3

      Gorgeous. Plus all the soloist were completely interchangeable!. Exceptional ensemble!

    • @wolf2179
      @wolf2179 Před 9 měsíci +2

      A quote to add to your comment. “To play a wrong note is insignificant; to play without passion is inexcusable.” ― Ludwig van Beethoven

  • @Aelinnia
    @Aelinnia Před 2 lety +719

    I've heard Four Seasons countless times, but I never understood what a bad-ass Vivaldi was until I listened to this performance! This composition must have been the Heavy Metal of its day. An absolutely stunning rendition, with a recording to match. I heard every instrument. The acoustic separation was superb while maintaining the musicians' beautiful blending and the wonderfully bright tone of the hall. Everyone played with passion and precise abandon, as if it was the final performance of their lives, and watching the musical relationship between the soloist and the first cellist was a joy. Bravo players, audio engineers, and video producers! This is my first visit to this channel, and I'm a new fan. Time to go donate.

    • @SamSarmento
      @SamSarmento Před 2 lety +3

      🤘

    • @wagneralbertoliveiradias6828
    • @djencode
      @djencode Před 2 lety +17

      Absolutely. I was actually watching the fingering of the lead violinist observing exactly that. Or perhaps it's that a lot of metal is a lot more classically influenced than most people would think.

    • @EversonBernardes
      @EversonBernardes Před rokem

      Listen to RV 199 _Il Sospetto_ concerto: first movement's use of dissonance is quite reminiscent of modern metal.

    • @renefloresblni2428
      @renefloresblni2428 Před rokem +1

      I totally agree with you!

  • @costa1788
    @costa1788 Před 2 lety +287

    I’ve listened to this piece maybe a thousand times but THIS version is by far the absolute best I’ve ever heard

    • @billswitzer2867
      @billswitzer2867 Před rokem +1

      You guys are absolutely fa tastic. Thank you

    • @msgnarly77
      @msgnarly77 Před 10 měsíci

      Listen to the Canadian Brass’ version.

    • @zorba-
      @zorba- Před 10 měsíci +1

      Absolutely!

    • @jules4349
      @jules4349 Před 8 měsíci +1

      110%

  • @felipenunes8382
    @felipenunes8382 Před 10 měsíci +101

    This is for sure the best recording of this masterpiece. I've watched it hundreds of times and it still gives me goosebumps.

  • @trailerpark690
    @trailerpark690 Před rokem +190

    THE BEST 40 MINUTES I HAVE EVER SPENT ON CZcams!! The BEST performance of Four Seasons EVER! The soloists are outstanding in leveraging the exceptional performance by the orchestra as a whole . The sound quality is superb. I'M STUNNED WITH THE JOY of this entire concert!

    • @VoicesofMusic
      @VoicesofMusic  Před rokem +10

      Wow, thanks!

    • @viiieking
      @viiieking Před 8 měsíci +3

      It is only at my 68 years of old that I appreciate "the" classical music with THIS orchestra to make pale the other orchestras to 30,40,50 musicians ... magic .

  • @likithstochastic
    @likithstochastic Před 2 lety +492

    Spring
    Allegro - 0:00
    Largo - 3:32
    Allegro - 6:13
    Summer
    Allegro non molto - 10:09
    Adagio - 15:31
    Presto - 17:46
    Autumn
    Allegro - 20:42
    Adagio molto - 26:14
    Allegro - 28:25
    Winter
    Allegro non molto - 31:56
    Largo - 35:29
    Allegro - 37:25

  • @MysticEnigma662
    @MysticEnigma662 Před 2 lety +25

    in my quietness , in my silence, listening to Vivaldi's Four Season gives my soul peace

  • @jrtuttle
    @jrtuttle Před měsícem +12

    Our daughter is in first grade and her music lesson today introduced Vivaldi and The Four Seasons. She listened to pieces with her headphones, in order to work through the lesson.
    After reading a bit about Vivaldi in her lesson, I decided to search for this composition. My search led me directly here, and I've been lost in this piece since. Everything about this work is nothing short of amazing.
    What makes finding this perfect is that all 3 kids are listening to it in the background while we work and talk. I'm reminded how blessed I am.
    Thank you.

  • @rodrigomunoz6496
    @rodrigomunoz6496 Před 7 měsíci +15

    The stereophony of this recording is just incredible

  • @MDthirteen42
    @MDthirteen42 Před 2 lety +162

    The perfect balance between chaos and harmony sounds like this. This is the most beautiful music I’ve ever heard. Vivaldi truly tapped into some kind of godly force of chaos and harmony while he composed this. He mixed the two so perfectly that he shows you the fragile balance of the universe. Those two extreme forces balanced so perfectly created this timeless masterpiece. There’s definitely something special about this amazing composition … bravo! 👏

    • @VoicesofMusic
      @VoicesofMusic  Před 2 lety +6

      Thank you!

    • @lupitaseoane7466
      @lupitaseoane7466 Před 2 lety +5

      And your description, perfect as well !! Thank you!!

    • @dal-b
      @dal-b Před rokem

      @@lupitaseoane7466 c’est !§

    • @Blox117
      @Blox117 Před rokem +1

      he also developed his own web browser. truly a genius

    • @helenparry8506
      @helenparry8506 Před rokem

      I totally agree. You expressed it perfectly. There is something godly about this music.

  • @Anubis81
    @Anubis81 Před 2 lety +323

    The quality in these is something else. It's like they're playing right next to me. Wonderful work!

    • @VoicesofMusic
      @VoicesofMusic  Před 2 lety +21

      Thank you, we appreciate it.

    • @heyimyuumi
      @heyimyuumi Před 2 lety +8

      the 4k really makes it feel like im there

    • @andreafalconiero9089
      @andreafalconiero9089 Před 2 lety +12

      A high-quality audio codec is used for these recordings: Opus stereo at ~136 kbps. (you can verify using youtube-dl -x). That's far superior to mp3 or most other audio codecs at this bitrate, but isn't atypical of current CZcams recordings which are generally encoded in either opus stored in a webm container, or m4a. Of these two, opus is the better codec.

    • @jos53cor
      @jos53cor Před 2 lety +2

      ¡Bellisima interpretación muy hermosa!
      ¡La mejor 👍🏻!

  • @mvmarchiori
    @mvmarchiori Před rokem +28

    I never imagined in my life I'd be crying listening to Spring. Life is full of surprises, and some hide in plain sight.
    Thanks to you all for helping me to see.

  • @ninguem5884
    @ninguem5884 Před rokem +23

    Winter is something else, so much technique and emotion

  • @knitwits1903
    @knitwits1903 Před 2 lety +125

    The only Winter I love is Vivaldi’s. Beautiful.

  • @pedroalvesnunes7523
    @pedroalvesnunes7523 Před 2 lety +93

    The Best musicians i've ever seen, and playing the entire Vivaldi's seasons, i'll love listen to it!
    Say hi to Brazil ;)

  • @GruncleJohn
    @GruncleJohn Před rokem +19

    Been listening to this Vivaldi’s masterpiece since I was a teenager, I’m in my fifties. This is the purest performance I’ve listened to so far. With these instruments, this must be the closest to the original sound.

  • @blockboygames5956
    @blockboygames5956 Před 10 měsíci +28

    I don't have words for how marvelous this is. Passion, great sound, authenticity, virtuosity, transcendence. Thank you so much.

  • @jhopfe2007
    @jhopfe2007 Před 2 lety +18

    I am an old time rocker and this is 250 years ahead of its time. Vivaldi composed a concept composition with multimedia presentation. It has rhythm, beat and those incredible hooks. I could listen to this forever.

  • @sanatbakshi3542
    @sanatbakshi3542 Před 2 lety +82

    Vivaldi was never rendered nor displayed better. Great performance by top artists. Highly enjoyable performance, long to be cherished.

  • @antoinedodsonjr.3452
    @antoinedodsonjr.3452 Před 2 lety +13

    It was a forty minutes long eargasm. Gawd what a QUALITY! All praises to stupefying performance. These artists did a stunning job. Can't tell how thankful I am to every single person who were involved in making this video to youtube.

  • @kharlleegrafie
    @kharlleegrafie Před rokem +36

    I have lost count of how many times I have listened to this masterpiece. The best version so far, tempo is perfect, key is perfect. I always listen to this everyday, literally! Kudos!

  • @francescocarpinelli5063
    @francescocarpinelli5063 Před 2 lety +100

    I've listen Vivaldi many and many times but this is the best version of all.
    Superlative audio quality, superlative execution, I can't ask for more.
    Bravi!

  • @juvenalsousajr6860
    @juvenalsousajr6860 Před 2 lety +134

    This is the best performance I’ve heard in all my life! Vivaldi is applauding you from wherever he is! Wonderful!!

    • @VoicesofMusic
      @VoicesofMusic  Před 2 lety +12

      Thank you, it was an adventure!

    • @johnswimcat
      @johnswimcat Před 2 lety +1

      I agree. This is the first time I've really liked The Four Seasons

  • @zyekboutro7994
    @zyekboutro7994 Před měsícem +3

    I've always liked the female interpreters for the Four Seasons. In my opinion, women feel Vivaldi in their souls. You guys are absolutely spectacular. Thanks.

  • @opwave79
    @opwave79 Před 2 lety +70

    I love how expressive the musicians are. They are breathing life into the music and you can really imagine what Vivaldi wants to convey in each movement.

    • @esdras484
      @esdras484 Před rokem

      Yessss

    • @christinagiannaros9817
      @christinagiannaros9817 Před rokem

      I've noticed the best musician become one with their instrument, Voices of Music musicians demonstrate this so beautifully.

    • @gundabalf
      @gundabalf Před 5 měsíci

      literally breathing

  • @lourensvdcolf4033
    @lourensvdcolf4033 Před 2 lety +49

    Over the years I have listened to countless versions of this work. I did not think that I would be surprised. This recording is simply in a league of its own. Bravo! Absolutely brilliant. And the sound quality.....OMG!! Thank you so much for sharing this.

  • @esdras484
    @esdras484 Před rokem +31

    The best interpretation on youtube. Vivaldi would be proud of you. Congratulations!!!

  • @karthiksivakumar660
    @karthiksivakumar660 Před rokem +12

    I literally broke out into tears by the time I came to Vivaldi's winter sequence. The headphones which I bought for my new phone delivered an absolute masterpiece and clarity of Vivaldi's beautiful work, The Four Seasons! Amazing performance by everyone ! I would love to see this performance in person if it were to happen in Canada.

  • @chiara.navammb
    @chiara.navammb Před 2 lety +25

    FINALLY AN ORCHESTRA WHO PLAYS THIS MASTERPIECE WHITOUT A LOT OF VIBRATO
    THANK YOU SO MUCH

  • @ceciliagranados6989
    @ceciliagranados6989 Před 2 lety +65

    The period instruments give this rendition an outstanding quality, sheer perfection ! Kudos to these amazing musicians and AV crew.

  • @mariosiaven2965
    @mariosiaven2965 Před 2 lety +18

    Ive seen this a 1k times and still amazes me the quality and professionalism of the interpretation

  • @jessehett9326
    @jessehett9326 Před rokem +14

    I'm a bass DJ with major metal influence, and this is just so incredible. It's insane when you realize everything stemmed from this beautiful music.

  • @tangmarina5306
    @tangmarina5306 Před rokem +13

    I heard the communication between all the instruments, I see the joy on everyone's face, I feel my heart beats for the scenes of four seasons. My respect and praise for this top-ranking performance. Bravo...❤

  • @beckstheimpatient4135
    @beckstheimpatient4135 Před 11 dny +2

    I've been listening to Vivaldi since before I was born, my mother would play records when I kicked her at night. I have, for my entire life, told anyone who asked that my favourite 'song' is Vivaldi's Winter. I am VERY picky with interpretations, and refuse to listen to any that don't match the tempo and feel that I think goes with the piece. I'm not musically trained, I'm just picky.
    But THIS.... this is true perfection in a way I never thought I could find. There's such joy and playfulness in it, the violas and violins bounce, the harpsichord prances, I've been crying on and off while listening to this. There are trills I never heard before in anyone else's interpretations, and yet all the 'changes' from what I'm used to hearing seem to be precisely what was missing all these years.

  • @jessehett9326
    @jessehett9326 Před rokem +8

    I'm honestly in tears with the composition of everything. I've heard orchestra before but oh my goodness, I'm blown away.

  • @andreaandresen32
    @andreaandresen32 Před měsícem +1

    I stumbled on these performances by chance and now I'm going to have to work my way through their whole playlist. Such joy to come. Thank you so much.

  • @user-xp1qe3gd2c
    @user-xp1qe3gd2c Před 10 měsíci +19

    Absolutely fantastic. Heard the birds, the winds, the leafs and the ice as I had never experienced. Musicians suprême performance with perfect audio and video. Its a unique experience that me and my little girls enjoyed. I'll follow and support your amazing work.

  • @danabnormal5988
    @danabnormal5988 Před 2 lety +23

    The passion of the performers is an intangible that seriously affects the ultimate "feel" of music. VoM never lacks in that regard.

  • @blodaihed
    @blodaihed Před 2 lety +20

    The best "Spring" I ever heard... soft and powerful...perfect and beautiful!!

  • @musicalzest
    @musicalzest Před měsícem +1

    Utter perfection. Brilliant orchestration of sound, instruments married in close harmonies ~
    I've never heard anything quite so beautiful. 🙏 [thank you for your perfection]

  • @joaopaulorosalen
    @joaopaulorosalen Před 2 lety +19

    There are some concerts and shows in life that should not be missed. It is just the perfect combination of acoustic, energy, instruments and people
    This is a perfect example of “You should have been there”.

  • @jeaniebeanie6
    @jeaniebeanie6 Před 2 lety +34

    Ahhh thank you for putting all four together in one video! I'd been listening to them separately on your channel, now I'm so ecstatic they're all finally combined. This is some of the best rendition of the Four Seasons. The sound quality is exquisite.

  • @julieschindler7157
    @julieschindler7157 Před rokem +9

    This is a wonderful set of performances that is ideal to share with my middle school and high school string players in remote Teton Valley, Idaho. They are struck by the differences in style and actual instruments, bows, set-up, etc. My violinists also don't balk as much now when I ask them to stand while playing. One amazing connection that we have to this group is that Carla and I studied with the same violin teacher in our teenage years. Thank you Jack Ashton for teaching one of your amazing soloists! Voices of Music is incredible.

  • @jhj6636
    @jhj6636 Před 6 měsíci +5

    Stunning! In complete agreement with the other comments posted here. Musicianship, performance, acoustics, recording quality, cinematography, as well as comprehensive notes and a transcript, too. An utterly compelling experience - at so many levels - and the best I've come across. A shining example of Vivaldi. Congratulations.

  • @sze1121
    @sze1121 Před 8 měsíci +11

    This is full of expression, full of everything I need in this world. Vivaldi's Four Seasons is an exquisite masterpiece that never fails to captivate with its timeless beauty and evocative melodies. The way Vivaldi weaves the elements of nature into his music is truly enchanting, and your performance of it brings out its brilliance even further. It is nothing short of breathtaking. Your exceptional skill, passion, and interpretation shine through every note, bringing this timeless composition to life in a truly remarkable way. Thank you for sharing your incredible talent with the world and allowing us to experience the magic of the Four Seasons through your artistry.
    I am speechless with amazement and I can only say thank you for all of this you brought to the world. ❤

  • @oscarernesto_vfx
    @oscarernesto_vfx Před rokem +3

    I cannot tell how many times I've heard this specific performance. I knew four seasons many years ago, but this isn't just a performance of Vivaldi's Four Seasons... this is THE PERFORMANCE. Haven't found anything like this. Everything is perfect, the musicians, the soloists, the photograph, the video editing, the sound recording (OMG!). Everything matches in the way it should be. Sometimes I found myself watching the same video over and over, just staring there, enjoying art, pure art. Love u folks. Thanks for this.

  • @donnagoring250
    @donnagoring250 Před rokem +4

    Came across this channel this afternoon, and was in paradise. It is now the next day and still listening. They are incomparable and agree with the commenter about the sound engineers. This has to be one of the best recording channel's out there.

  • @Musiccoffeewine
    @Musiccoffeewine Před 3 měsíci +1

    There is a reason why Vivaldi's Four Seasons is still around and so popular. And this is an insanely good recording. Bravi

  • @luke3501
    @luke3501 Před 2 lety +8

    Just came across this performance. I have no words. That people exist this artistically gifted is beyond any superlative I can come with up with.

  • @uberdruckventil
    @uberdruckventil Před 2 lety +6

    I'm not easy to impress, I'm not weepy...but this...THIS brought me to tears! This is so immensely beautiful! It speaks to my heart and soul.

  • @raymonddeblanchefort2066
    @raymonddeblanchefort2066 Před rokem +24

    I burst into tears listening this phenomenal performance. Bravo! Believe even Vivaldi himself would appreciate it.

  • @gcdaniel5238
    @gcdaniel5238 Před rokem +4

    I believe this is by far the best performance ever from Vivaldi's 4 Seasons and the sound quality is also marvelous.
    Miller-Freivogel is absolut worlclass on the violine🥰
    BRAVO👏

  • @VoicesofMusic
    @VoicesofMusic  Před 6 měsíci +3

    3 million, thanks everyone!

  • @macmclean1175
    @macmclean1175 Před 2 lety +15

    Brava!!!!!! to our ladies, Alana, Carla and Cynthia. Bravo to VoM for the excellent, over the top, compilation, production and presentation. I particularly love the joy written all over Alana in the giving! Certainly joy on my end of the wire in receiving. You all, the entire VoM ensemble, soloists, production crew are the very best! Something of true greatness still comes from San Francisco. Donate fellow listeners! I know I must have this available to maintain and continue.

  • @norbacsam
    @norbacsam Před 2 lety +14

    Such an amazing concert, Alana, Carla, Cynthia they all perform so masterfully, they're loving every second playing, and it feels the same way to watch... they bring a smile to me each time I see these video. My absolute favorites forever!

  • @robertomagnani8091
    @robertomagnani8091 Před 2 lety +9

    These musicians make the world worth live in. Bravo!

  • @alexeygolubchik2133
    @alexeygolubchik2133 Před rokem +7

    One of the greatest pieces of music of all time!
    Cynthia Freivogel is just incredible. Bravo!

    • @peterkoch3777
      @peterkoch3777 Před 10 měsíci

      I would have loved it when she had played all four seasons. Youssefian is great but Freivogel is better.

  • @daelynnicholls9338
    @daelynnicholls9338 Před 2 lety +5

    Only just "found" Voices of Music and I have THIS to enjoy. Thank you so so much, Sofya in the depths of the Australian bush.

  • @colossusrageblack
    @colossusrageblack Před 2 lety +9

    This is what I've been looking for, a full playthrough, 4k, with excellent musicians. Great work! Keep it up!

  • @teveran7284
    @teveran7284 Před rokem +12

    I could not count how many times I played this video from beginning till the end. Such a marvellous video. Thanks for all

  • @drsjwhitman45
    @drsjwhitman45 Před rokem +3

    Last May (2022) we sat in the first row at the Charles Church in Vienna. We still get chills hearing the Four Seasons. The performance on original instruments will vibrate in my mind for all of the years I have left. Thank you Vienna. OH, and The Marriage of Figaro at the State Opera was shocking in its perfection. Put Vienna on your bucket list if you can. You will never get it out of your head.

  • @lloydaran
    @lloydaran Před 2 lety +58

    I join the fellow listeners who praise the audio quality, great job by the engineers. Just a nitpick: sometimes, with headphones, you can hear someone's breathing. It was a wonderful rendition, it never really occurred to me that Vivaldi didn't have big ensemble orchestras like the modern ones, plus the instruments weren't the same (harpsichord, of course!) or played the same way we see today. I think I like this "historically accurate", original version more, in fact. It really feels more authentic. Thank you, I can't believe I experienced this beautifully crafted performance for free.

    • @augustotsilva
      @augustotsilva Před rokem +5

      I think the breathing adds to the performance :)

  • @dedmatters
    @dedmatters Před 2 lety +7

    Can't donate because I don't have a card. But I promise to not skip the ads in the other videos. Even on a small Bluetooth speaker, the quality is incredible. Just on the first part, already uplifted.

  • @Thelaretus
    @Thelaretus Před rokem +19

    Youssefian truly turnes her violin into a bird. What a legend.

  • @pachamamaamor
    @pachamamaamor Před rokem +7

    Nothings comes near to this harmony, dynamic and force ! Wow !!!

  • @antoniobiondi8104
    @antoniobiondi8104 Před 2 lety +8

    Ho superato i 60 anni, mai (o quasi) ascoltato musica classica; ho provato e...sono stato fulminato. Ora la ascolto più spesso e inoltre, grazie a Voi, ho ascoltato la musiche di Vivaldi, le Quattro Stagioni, ad oggi per me sono il must della musica classica. Grazie

    • @mircogiorgiutti5948
      @mircogiorgiutti5948 Před rokem

      Prova ad ascoltare le cantate di Bach prodotte dalla Netherlands Bach society!!!!

  • @tonibaker8288
    @tonibaker8288 Před 2 lety +5

    Every time I watch/listen to Voices of Music perform this, I get chills. Such beauty and skill in a performance! You can tell they enjoy what they are doing as well. It one thing for adults to be able to hear the beauty in it, but my nieces and nephews, under 1-4 years old, are mesmerized! The accoustics of the church are fantastic and sound engineering amazing! Thank you so much!

  • @416dl
    @416dl Před rokem +9

    I had to place this into my favorites list, and in three different categories as it really is too good for just one, and in fact is the best I've ever heard...and watched. Thank you for bringing it to us. Cheers.

  • @dagoelius
    @dagoelius Před 2 lety +6

    This is an absolute masterclass in how to play Vivaldi. Not since Red Priest's performances of Vivaldi's work have i been moved so.

  • @FernandoSantos-on5ry
    @FernandoSantos-on5ry Před 2 lety +9

    They are all excellent throughout the whole concert, but the "Spring" soloist is a force of nature, what an astonishing WOMAN, I'm in love! It seems so simple... We just admire...
    My best regards and admiration.

    • @sambercarr
      @sambercarr Před 2 lety

      I thought it was lady Gaga for a second lol

  • @haziqaziz35
    @haziqaziz35 Před 10 měsíci +12

    The best version of Four Seasons in my opinion

  • @WHLouie-ot7xd
    @WHLouie-ot7xd Před 9 měsíci +2

    When you thought this piece cannot be outdone by anyone anymore, how wrong was I… it brought tears of joy and excitement, thank you so much for this.

  • @tylerfb1
    @tylerfb1 Před měsícem +1

    Man, this performance was magnificent! 🎉 the orchestra, the setting, the piece, basically perfection.

  • @abrahamanthony976
    @abrahamanthony976 Před 2 lety +8

    its a nostalgic experience seeing all this again and the best part is, now I can watch all this in a single video

  • @Overlorddz
    @Overlorddz Před rokem +3

    This is one of the prettiest and accurate performances I have heard on youtube. No stiff notes or unnecessary freedoms.

  • @sandrodasilva2900
    @sandrodasilva2900 Před 2 měsíci +2

    The best performance and record ever. Congrats and well done , Voices of the Music and soloists !! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @MrLachlan09
    @MrLachlan09 Před rokem +21

    If I was to die tomorrow I would not feel cheated about my life after hearing this. In a world full of negativity it makes my heart soar to know that human beings can create and perform such uplifting, emotional, joyous music like this. Reading the comments it is life affirming to know that music like this can bring us together.

    • @lemon-mx8lu
      @lemon-mx8lu Před 4 měsíci +1

      That was a beautiful comment. Thank you.

  • @joshmusic7748
    @joshmusic7748 Před 2 lety +9

    The quality of audio and video are awesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssoooooommmmmmmmmmmeeeeeeeeeeeeeee...... thank you very much for your hardwork behind the four seasons,I hope you to have many more recording in all the seasons,great love for voices of music from india 😁😁😁

  • @ronaldbaatjes2470
    @ronaldbaatjes2470 Před rokem +4

    For over fifty years,Vivaldi has been my numero uno Baroque composer.I do believe this to be the best performance I have listened to.I am sure the great master would be pleased.

  • @seigasuki
    @seigasuki Před rokem +5

    Interpretation, sound and video quality, plus the poem captioning, makes this an exceptional experience. Thank you, all the great team of musicians, engineers and everyone involved in this proyect. 👏👏👏

  • @elmarbschorer4470
    @elmarbschorer4470 Před rokem +2

    So much fun watching her playing the spring.

  • @mariolmarini
    @mariolmarini Před 2 lety +7

    Brilliant...Vivaldi can still hear you and is "over thr moon" that his music is still appreciated and loved after all this time..brilliantly executed ......

  • @ahmedhegazy699
    @ahmedhegazy699 Před 2 lety +7

    It’s a great delight to have the genius art of Vivaldi restored to this degree of quality, with instruments dating back to his time! I’m sure he is now celebrating very delightfully! Thank you! 🤍🤍🤍🤍

  • @Sucction
    @Sucction Před 3 měsíci +1

    i've been coming back to this performance a dozen or so times now. it really helps me to calm down and somewhat deal with burnout at my workplace. thank you for this amazing video.

  • @sstrick500
    @sstrick500 Před 9 měsíci +17

    I listen to mostly Black and Death Metal. This stuff is amazing!

    • @zombiehampster1397
      @zombiehampster1397 Před měsícem

      This is like the metal of classical music, at least to me, especially in the really intense parts.

  • @teacheronthego291
    @teacheronthego291 Před 2 lety +5

    After listening to VoM's rendition, I can never go back to listen to other versions (and tunings) of Winter. This performance is THE definitive Four Seasons.

  • @LtBRS
    @LtBRS Před 6 měsíci +4

    The passion in their synergies is marvelous! ❤

  • @thecman26
    @thecman26 Před rokem +6

    The talent of the group is amazing, my new task is to see them in person!
    What I enjoyed the most is the facial expressions and emotion they place into this!
    I especially enjoyed Cynthia's smile and smirks! She is impressive to say the least!
    This is now my at work background music, really sets a tone for the shift!

  • @user-dv8hx1ej5e
    @user-dv8hx1ej5e Před 2 měsíci +2

    The end of the Allegro movement of Winter is a musical extasis that belongs to a sublime interpretation that just a few human beings can acheve. It´s absolutely gorgeous and is reflected in her face. It brings me deep peace, and makes me believe that such classical music pieces are some of the highest relections of intelligence in all aspects that a person can achieve, as composer and as performer.

  • @britisheastindiacompany2951

    I have listened to this piece countless times growing so sick of it, yet Voices of Music never fails to keep me invested in a piece no matter how tired I am of the melody.

    • @vytautas134
      @vytautas134 Před rokem

      Do you need to go to doctor if you are sick ?

  • @charlesrae3793
    @charlesrae3793 Před 2 lety +32

    What an incredible feat, to take this music, heard so often , and present it anew. I am sure Vivaldi would approve! Bravo!

  • @victorrychkov2839
    @victorrychkov2839 Před 6 měsíci +2

    That 3rd part of the Summer is the embodiment of the classical music, pure bliss!

  • @Dianitarozo_LaPola
    @Dianitarozo_LaPola Před 2 měsíci +2

    My son has autism and he is a 6 yo. Thanks to you, he easily identifies this master piece of music and runs to watch the video ❤️❤️❤️. So we play the video all the time.

    • @MozartLover-rn9ez
      @MozartLover-rn9ez Před měsícem

      Good on you for showing him The Four Seasons at such a young age. Even if they don't fully understand it, it will boost their creativity.