Vivaldi, Concerto No. 2 "Summer" for Violin and Piano (Ricordi)
$43.95
Experience the drama of Vivaldi’s Concerto No. 2 “Summer” from The Four Seasons, expertly arranged for violin and piano in the Ricordi edition. Composed in 1723, this piece captures the heat and storms of summer with vivid musical imagery and virtuosic passages.
Vivaldi, Concerto No. 2 "Summer" for Violin and Piano (Ricordi)
Discover the vivid musical storytelling of Vivaldi’s Concerto No. 2 “Summer” from The Four Seasons, now available in the distinguished Ricordi edition for violin and piano. Composed in 1723, “Summer” is the second concerto in Vivaldi’s iconic set, Le quattro stagioni (The Four Seasons), and is renowned for its expressive depiction of summer’s heat, storms, and tempests. This arrangement captures the original’s dramatic flair and virtuosic violin writing, making it ideal for both performance and study. The Ricordi edition ensures authenticity and clarity for both soloist and accompanist.
Key Features:
Ricordi edition of Vivaldi’s Concerto No. 2 “Summer”
From the world-famous The Four Seasons collection (1723)
Arranged for violin and piano
Evocative portrayal of summer’s intensity and storms
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Key Features:
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