The Four Seasons
Pre-Concert Talk
1:45 PM
Questions?
This performance is dedicated In Memory of Keith Olson.
What’s Playing
ANTONIO VIVALDI The Four Seasons
ASTOR PIAZZOLLA The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires
Who’s Performing
Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra
Stephen Alltop Music Director and Conductor
Cynthia Freivogel
Violin
Rika Seko Violin
What You'll Hear
What’s Interesting
- Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons were first published 300 years ago in 1725, became an instant “must hear!” piece, and revolutionized music: Vivaldi portrays frozen landscapes, buzzing bees, singing spring birds, raucous summer nights, warm winter fires, and everything in between.
- Violinist Cynthia Freivogel, an American violinist living and working in Amsterdam, makes her Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra solo debut
- Elmhurst Symphony Concertmaster Rika Seko steps into the spotlight for Argentinian composer Astor Piazzolla’s The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires.
