Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) was a Venetian composer and virtuoso violinist whose innovations in concerto form shaped the entire late Baroque era. He is best known for The Four Seasons (published 1725), a cycle of four violin concertos that rank among the most performed and streamed works in classical music. For most of his career he worked at the Ospedale della Pietà in Venice, composing prolifically for its all-female ensemble. He died in poverty in Vienna in 1741; a broad revival of his music began only in the early 20th century.
The Venetian ensemble I Musici Veneziani celebrates thirty years of existence in 2026 and dedicates the entire season exclusively to Vivaldi's music - each performance includes The Four Seasons together with Baroque soloists.
Vivaldi's The Four Seasons are regularly performed in Prague (Municipal House, Church of St. Saviour) and in Vienna (Stephansdom, Karlskirche) - tickets go on sale for June 2026 and beyond.
Violinist Isabella d'Éloize Perron will perform Vivaldi's The Four Seasons in October 2026 at the Prague Rudolfinum as part of her first European tour.
The Chicago ensemble Music of the Baroque presented in April 2026 the program Vivaldi & Friends with Vivaldi's Concerto for Two Violins in G minor.
