If Vivaldi’s Four Seasons—works forgotten for over two centuries—are today among the most beloved pieces in the Baroque repertoire, it is because they are far more than just violin concertos. Depicting the biting cold, the oppressive heat of the summer sun, or the chirping of birds in spring, these works have become the soundtracks of our lives after over 300 years! Brought to life by the brilliant Swiss violinist Leila Schayegh, who returns to conduct Arion, and paired with vocal works by Vivaldi and Bembo performed by the remarkable Quebec soprano Sophie Naubert, this presentation promises a whirlwind of emotions and contrasts.
Saturday: pre-concert talk
On Novembre 14, at 6:45 p.m., join Leila Schayegh, violinist, and Mathieu Lussier, artistic director, for a discussion on Vivaldi, Bembo and Venetian baroque music—a chance to broaden your knowledge before the downbeat!
Sunday: Arion Academy
The concert on November 15 will open with a youth pre-concert featuring the CÉGEP de Saint-Laurent Chamber Orchestra, lead by Anik Hébert and accompanied by Arion musicians. On the program at 1:30 PM: works by Corelli, Sammartini and Vivaldi.
Free admission for Arion concert ticket holders. Come support the next generation of musicians!
The concert will be approximately 2h minutes, including intermission.
Antonio Vivaldi (1678 –1741)
Violin Concerto in E Major, op. 8, no. 1, RV 269, “La Primavera”
“Vedrò con mio diletto” (Il Giustino, RV 717)
Concerto for Strings in B-flat Major, RV 163, “Conca”
“Agitata da due venti” (Griselda, RV 718)
Violin Concerto in G Minor, op. 8, no. 2, RV 315, “L’Estate”
INTERMISSION
A. Vivaldi
In furore iustissimae irae, RV 626
Violin Concerto in F Major, op. 8, no. 3, RV 293, “L’Autunno”
Antonia Bembo (v.1640 – v. 1720)
Cantate Per il Natale (from Produzioni armoniche)
A. Vivaldi
Violin Concerto in F Minor, op. 8, no. 4, RV 297, “L’Inverno”
