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Concerto in C major, RV 537, for two trumpetsAntonio Vivaldi

Antonio Luao Vivaldi ／ Concerto con 2 trombe C-Dur RV.537

Concerto for Two Trumpets in C Major, RV 537 by Antonio Vivaldi.

This concerto was composed by Vivaldi, a Venetian-born composer and violinist, and is performed with two piccolo trumpets, horn, trombone, and tuba, featuring the piccolo trumpets gracefully delivering Baroque-era melodies.

Concerto in C major, RV 533, for two flutesAntonio Vivaldi

Vivaldi: Concerto for Two Flutes (RV 533), Tassinari & I Musici (1950s) — ヴィヴァルディ 2つのフルートのための協奏曲

Concerto for Two Flutes in C major, RV 533, by Antonio Vivaldi.

This concerto was composed around 1730 by Antonio Vivaldi, a late Baroque composer and violinist from Venice.

It is a charming piece in which two flutes engage in light, lively dialogue and blend into beautiful harmonies.

Concerto for Four ViolinsAntonio Vivaldi

Vivaldi: Concerto in B minor RV.580, for four violins – Pham/Gjezi/Darmon/Tudorache – OCNE/Krauze

This is a concerto by the Baroque composer Vivaldi, famous for works like The Four Seasons.

The overlapping melodies of the four soloists are exquisitely beautiful and make you lose track of time.

Johann Sebastian Bach’s harpsichord arrangement from the same era is also a must-hear.

“Spring,” Movement I, from The Four SeasonsAntonio Vivaldi

Vivaldi, The Four Seasons, Spring (La Primavera), 1st movement

The spring scenes painted by Antonio Vivaldi vividly come to life through music: birds chirping, gentle breezes, the murmur of a stream, and sudden thunderstorms.

Masterfully expressing the shifting moods of nature, this work makes listeners feel the arrival of spring.

Released to the world in 1725 as part of The Contest Between Harmony and Invention, it has been used in films, commercials, and many other contexts, and is beloved by countless people.

It’s also perfect as background music for graduation ceremonies, with a hopeful tone that seems to gently encourage children as they embark on a new chapter.

“The Four Seasons” No. 2 “Summer” Movement IIIAntonio Vivaldi

From The Four Seasons: Summer, Third Movement, Vivaldi

Antonio Vivaldi’s magnificent violin concertos, The Four Seasons—an iconic work known to anyone who enjoys classical music.

This piece is the third movement of No.

2, “Summer,” crafted throughout with a tragic melody.

Because each movement carries a clear narrative, if you’d like to delve deeper into the work, I recommend starting not only with Summer but from No.

1, “Spring.”

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Oboe Concerto in A minor, F.7 No.5, RV 461Antonio Vivaldi

Vivaldi: Oboe Concerto in A minor, F.7 No.5, RV 461 / Thomas Indermühle conducting I Solisti di Perugia, Claudio Brizi (organ, claviorgan)

One of Vivaldi’s many oboe concertos.

From a young age, Vivaldi took part in church services and concerts.

The lyrical, gentle expression of the oboe in the middle section perfectly matches the instrument’s distinctive timbre, resulting in a splendid composition.

Violin Sonata No. 2 in A major, RV 31Antonio Vivaldi

Nathan Milstein – Vivaldi – Violin Sonata No 2 in A major, Op 2

Vivaldi is famous for composing The Four Seasons, but he also wrote many violin sonatas.

Among them, this piece may be the most accessible, as it begins with a vigorous opening and is performed based on dance forms that were popular at the time.