Vivaldi's Four Seasons Meets Bach's Masterpieces

Journey back to the 18th century with the “Opera in Roma” Baroque Orchestra at this concert of Baroque music.

The 'Opera in Roma' Baroque Orchestra and internationally renowned soloists create a special atmosphere in the church of St. Paul within the walls. Especially the choice of works gives the impression of an authentic concert of the baroque era!
On the program of the concerts, after the masterpieces of Bach, there is the famous concerto for solo violin 'The Four Seasons' by Antonio Vivaldi, full of musical onomatopoeias that will take you through the seasons. Dream your way through a year of blooming meadows, relentless summer sun, bountiful harvests and slippery ice.

Enjoy the 'Opera in Roma' Baroque Orchestra!

Program

Johann Sebastian Bach's Organ Masterpieces Approx. duration 10 - 15 minutes
One piece selected from the following repertoire:
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 Approx. duration 15 minutes
Aria - Gavotta I and II - Giga from Orchestral Suite 3 in D Major BWV 1068.

Antonio Vivaldi Approx duration 45 minutes
The Four Seasons:
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
Presto
Concerto 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