Musically Speaking: Vivaldi & The Four Seasons

The Performance

One of the most recognizable pieces of orchestral music is Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons. Join HPO Composer-in-Residence Abigail Richardson-Schulte for an engaging exploration of Antonio Vivaldi’s life and contributions to music. Known as the red-headed Priest, Vivaldi is a key figure of the Baroque Era. Watch a recording of the HPO’s performance of his quintessential work, The Four Seasons, as well as the 20th Century work it inspired, Astor Piazzolla’s The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires.

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 1PM 
The Westdale Cinema (1014 King St W) 
Hosted by Abigail Richardson-Schulte

This event is part of a new series Musically Speaking co-presented by the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra and The Westdale. This is a series of fascinating music appreciation talks with performances on the big screen! HPO Composer-in-Residence Abigail Richardson-Schulte shares captivating stories about some of history’s most celebrated composers. Each talk features unique video recordings from HPO performances. Traverse music history with The Westdale and the HPO in this brand-new series!