Spring (2nd movement, Largo) - Antonio Vivaldi

'Spring' violin concerto in E major, 2nd movement 'Largo'.

The next instalment of 'The Four Seasons' - I have decided to upload all of the movements over time.

There is less of a story to these images, as opposed to the first movement. The pictures simply depict the various and changing scenes of Spring, though none are too wild for the mood of the music.

However, once again a day can be followed, from sunrise to sunset (huge apologies for the ugly telegraph wire striking through the last, and one of the proudest, images. Unfortunately I can't help what's outside my house, and am not yet experienced enough with Photoshop).

Only one picture here is not by me, but by a friend (with a better camera, clearly). That is the close up image of the riverbed through the water.

The rest are by me and my weak (yet clearly surprising) 2 megapixel camera. I could have used some breath-taking pictures from my summer holiday in the French Alps last year, but decided to keep them true to form and English, as this is the homely theme I am trying to convey. However, if the need for new/interesting pictures presses as I am doing Spring/Summer, I shall include some of the French ones.

Unlike the first movement, the pictures here do not so much follow emotional themes presented through the music, but go at a measured pace of about 10 seconds each, a slow heartbeat to the music.

That's about all the needless information I can muster for now! Once again, enjoy the music and video, and keep an eye out for more over time.

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[sakucherrry]

Isn't this in the E minor scale? It sounds like it is.

Not trying to be mean, but I think it's in a minor scale! :p And it sounds amazing!

[thelightisahead]

@sakucherrry

Aha, well I think it's in C sharp minor, the relative minor. The reason I still have it titled as 'Concerto in E major' is because the home key of the concerto as a whole is E major, with the two outer movements being in this key!

[linux1962]

Hello Light,

A nice interpretation of this slow movement. Thank you for posting it. It's faster than the usual, but still gives me a feeling of peace. I'd like to know who is the violinist.

I think it's good to mention who is playing anyway, both soloist and orchestra, if only for their sake. They worked very hard to prepare, rehearse and perform this music; let's give them their due!

Thanks,

Joost

[thelightisahead]

Hey, thanks for the comment. That's interesting, I think I would find this movement a little hard to listen to if it were slower, but maybe that's because I'm used to it at this tempo? Certainly it shouldn't be any faster!

Yes I have before wondered over giving credit to the artists involved, but have not yet got down to adding this information.

[thelightisahead]

Concerning this recording, and the rest of The Four Seasons posted here so far, the soloist is Cho-Liang Lin, the ensemble is 'Sejong' (formerly known as the 'International Sejong Soloists') and the organist/harpsichordist is Anthony Newman. The CD label is Naxos (my usual choice).

[alyssacroacia]

Ah, this is so calming. :]

[thelightisahead]

Alyssaaaa! Thank you, yes it is, Vivaldi isn't my favourite for slow movements (however he is still one of my favourite composers) but this is a good slow movement by him. Do you know much by him? Although baroque, his music often has an amazing energy, very skin-tingling and feel-good, he was quite the innovator, keep a watch out for some more Vivaldi that I plan on putting up, especially the first movement of his Violin Concerto No. 3 (Opus 3) in G - it's such fun!

[PS3xXMTCXx]

Just bought the sheet music for this on clarinet :[-)----<

[Raflegan]

I'd like a variation of this with Stravinsky's 4th movement of his rite of Spring (Spring Rounds), superimposed or "intersticed" in some manner.

[RedKruzer]

well done

[coolcatho13]

i think it's better slower. it makes it more peacefull.

[jesienna83]

I love your video... It's so beautiful...

[metalheadparkey]

I get to do my music A-level about Vivaldi's four seasons.

Ah...... how lucky I am :)

[omgdudeitsjavi3]

This is one of the first baroque pieces I've ever learned how to play. :)

Truly beautiful, it gives me a feeling of piece.

[redheadbunny]

Very nice interpretation. Vivaldi's music is simply gorgeous, and you've added some lovely photos.