Vivaldi’s iconic Four Seasons (for which he also wrote accompanying sonnets) and Piazzolla’s sultry Four Seasons of Buenos Aires share a program where time, place, and style intertwine. From the bright renewal of Vivaldi’s Spring to the tempestuous heat of his Summer, through Autumn and his musical depiction of slipping on the ice in Winter, nature is rendered in Baroque brilliance. One of the earliest examples of program music—music with a narrative element—there are flowing creeks, singing birds, storms, drunken dancers and warm winter fires. Piazzolla’s southern hemisphere take on the cycle of nature, by contrast, pulses with tango rhythms and urban melancholy, reimagining the seasons through the ardent lens of Buenos Aires. Together, these works offer a striking conversation across centuries and continents—earthy, electric, timeless, and dazzlingly played by the Vivace String Orchestra’s fourteen members.  Vivace Chamber Orchestra is comprised of fourteen top tier New York musicians who gather for periodic tours.

Artists: Vivace Baroque Orchestra featuring Siwoo Kim, violin soloist.

Individual Tickets:

Balcony: $35
Orchestra/Mezzanine: $60
Ages 18 – 35: $25
Student tickets are available at the door: $15

Virtual Tickets:

$30 for each concert; $100 for access to complete season. A link to the concert video is emailed one week after performances.