Antonio Vivaldi The Four Seasons in Rome

Join us for an enchanting evening of Baroque music in the stunning St. Paul’s Within the Walls Church in Rome.

The first half of the concert will feature the magnificent organ works of Johann Sebastian Bach. In the second half, we will transport you into the vivid world of Antonio Vivaldi with his iconic Le Quattro Stagioni (The Four Seasons).

An evening of exquisite music that will inspire and uplift the soul.

Live a unique experience in the heart of Rome

Saint Paul within the walls Church

Journey back to the 18th century with the “Opera in Roma” Baroque Orchestra

Program and cast

PROGRAM

Johann Sebastian Bach's Organ Masterpieces
One piece selected from the following repertoire.
Approx. duration 10 - 15 minutes
Toccata, Adagio et Fuga in C Major BWV 564
Toccata and Fugue in D minor BWV 565
Prelude and Fugue in D Major BWV 532
Prelude and Fugue in Eb Major BWV 552
Fantasia and Fugue in g minor BWV 542
Prelude and Fugue in b minor BWV 544
Passacaglia et Thema fugatum BWV 582

Johann Sebastian Bach
Aria - Gavotta I and II - Giga from Orchestral Suite 3 in D Major BWV 1068.
Approx. duration 15 minutes

Antonio Vivaldi
The Four Seasons. Approx duration 45'
Concerto No. 1 in E major, Op. 8, RV 269, "Spring" (La primavera)
Allegro Largo e pianissimo sempre
Allegro pastorale (in E major)

Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 8, RV 315, "Summer" (L'estate)
Allegro non molto
Adagio e piano – Presto e forte

PrestoConcerto No. 3 in F major, Op. 8, RV 293, "Autumn" (L'autunno)
Allegro
Adagio molto
Allegro

Concerto No. 4 in F minor, Op. 8, RV 297, "Winter" (L'inverno)
Allegro non molto
Largo
Allegro