Antonio Vivaldi’s Four Seasons — four violin concertos, each conceived around a distinctive seasonal sonnet — are among the most famous pieces of Western Classical Music ever penned. As purely instrumental works, these pieces are an early example of programmatic music, or music that tells a story.

Tonight, the stories are told by four violinists, Artur Girsky, Natasha Bazhanov, Maria Sampen and Timothy Christie. Each will take a solo turn, and each will play within the accompanying quartet, resulting in violas and violins flying in all directions like the famous North Wind that brings the whole cycle to a close.

Doors open at 5:30 PM.

The Happy Wanderer food truck will be serving from 5:30 to 7:00 PM, offering fresh Mexican street food made with high-quality, locally sourced ingredients. Their menu includes a wide variety of tacos, burritos, bowls, and more—with plenty of vegan and gluten-free options.

Enjoy your meal with a glass of wine from Foundry Vineyards, known for their organic, small-lot wines.

Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)

Concerto No. 1 in E major, Op. 8, RV 269, La primavera (Spring)

I. Allegro

II. Largo e pianissimo sempre

III. Allegro pastorale

Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 8, RV 315, L'estate (Summer)

I. Allegro non molto

II. Adagio e piano – Presto e forte

III. Presto

Intermission

Concerto No. 3 in F major, Op. 8, RV 293, L'autunno (Autumn)

I. Allegro

II. Adagio molto

III. Allegro

Concerto No. 4 in F minor, Op. 8, RV 297, L'inverno (Winter)

I. Allegro non molto

II. Largo

III. Allegro

Artists: Natasha Bazhanov, violin; Timothy Christie, violin/viola; Artur Girsky, violin; Rowena Hammill, cello; Maria Sampen, violin/viola