Vivaldi’s "Summer" Concerto (Peters) from The Four Seasons is a fiery Baroque favourite—perfect for advanced violinists seeking expressive drama and technical display.
Immerse yourself in the dramatic intensity and vibrant imagery of Antonio Vivaldi’s "Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, 'Summer'" from The Four Seasons, published by Peters. This celebrated concerto captures the essence of the season—from languid heat to sudden storms—through vivid violin writing and evocative musical storytelling. The Peters edition features clear, accessible notation and a well-prepared piano reduction, making it ideal for advanced students and professional violinists preparing for recitals, competitions, or auditions. "Summer" offers performers the perfect opportunity to showcase both technical brilliance and expressive depth, making it a highlight of the Baroque repertoire.
Key Features:
Vivaldi’s "Summer" Concerto from The Four Seasons (Peters edition)
Vivaldi’s "Four Seasons for Violin" (Peters) presents all four iconic concertos with orchestral accompaniment on CD and optional piano accompaniment—perfect for advanced players.
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.
Experience the essence of Baroque style with Vivaldi's Concerto Op. 3 No. 8 for 2 Violins (Kunzelmann). Taken from the renowned L'estro Armonico op. 3. Collection: this 1711 masterpiece spotlights two solo violins and a string orchestra and played a key role in establishing Vivaldi's legacy as Il Prete Rosso (The Red Priest).
Key Features:
•Concise Kunzelmann edition of Op. 3 No. 8
•Part of the L'estro Armonico collection (1711)
•Arranged for two solo violins and strings
•Showcases Vivaldi’s signature interplay and energy
Delight in Vivaldi’s Concerto in F major for Three Violins (RV 551), available in the EMB edition with piano reduction. Edited by Pál Károlyi, this score features dynamic parts for three solo violins plus strings and harpsichord, making it an engaging choice for Baroque ensembles and performers.
Vivaldi’s "The Four Seasons" (Bärenreiter, ed. Hogwood) presents all four concertos in a scholarly Urtext edition based on the Manchester manuscript—offering new insights and clarity for today’s violinists.
Vivaldi’s "Winter" Concerto (Peters) from The Four Seasons is a dramatic Baroque favorite—perfect for advanced violinists seeking expressive and technical brilliance.
Vivaldi’s "Concerto in B Minor, RV 580 (Op. 3 No. 10)" (IMC) is a thrilling Baroque masterpiece for four violins—ideal for advanced ensembles and concert performance.