This week, Bill welcomes the vernal equinox with music inspired by the seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter. We’ll be able to envision the boundless majesty of the summer sun in Haydn’s Die Jahreszeiten, and the frosty and shivering winds of Vivaldi’s Winter, and then to spice up our week, Astor Piazzolla’s tango, Four Seasons of Buenos Aires (Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas) performed by Trio Solisti. Bill will recite poems that complement the seasonal music, and we’ll listen to Tchaikovsky’s Seasons performed by Yefim Bronfman.
The Four Seasons
Row of Leaves through the four seasons
Playlist
Episode 1
Haydn, Franz Joseph: Die Jahreszeiten; Der Frühling
RIAS Chamber Chorus & Freiburg Baroque/Jacobs;
Peterson, soprano; Güra, tenor; Henschel, baritone
HAYDN, J.: Jahreszeiten (Die)
(Gewandhaus Chamber Choir, Leipzig Chamber Orchestra, Schuldt-Jensen)
HM 901829
0:26
Haydn, Franz Joseph: Die Jahreszeiten; Der Frühling, Opening
RIAS Chamber Chorus & Freiburg Baroque/Jacobs;
Peterson, soprano; Güra, tenor; Henschel, baritone
HAYDN, J.: Jahreszeiten (Die)
(Gewandhaus Chamber Choir, Leipzig Chamber Orchestra, Schuldt-Jensen)
HM 901829
18:21
Haydn, Franz Joseph: Die Jahreszeiten; Der Frühling, Conclusion
RIAS Chamber Chorus & Freiburg Baroque/Jacobs;
Peterson, soprano; Güra, tenor; Henschel, baritone
HAYDN, J.: Jahreszeiten (Die)
(Gewandhaus Chamber Choir, Leipzig Chamber Orchestra, Schuldt-Jensen)
HM 901829
10:22
Tchaikovsky, Peter: The Seasons, Op. 37a; April, May and June
Yefim Bronfman, piano
Tchaikovsky: The Seasons; Balakirev: Islamey / Bronfman
Sony 60689
11:18
Piazzolla, Astor: Four Seasons of Buenos Aires; Primavera Porteño
Trio Solisti
Café Music / Trio Solisti
Bridge 9296
4:54
Cross, James: Sacred Rain
Christopher O’Riley, piano
Live record from the collection of Dr. James Cross
Private
3:12
Episode 2
Haydn, Franz Joseph: Die Jahreszeiten Der Sommer excerpt
RIAS Chamber Chorus & Freiburg Baroque/Jacobs;
Peterson, soprano; Gura, tenor; Henschel, baritone
HAYDN, J.: Jahreszeiten (Die) (Gewandhaus Chamber Choir,
Leipzig Chamber Orchestra, Schuldt-Jensen)
HM 901829
1:20
Haydn, Franz Joseph: Die Jahreszeiten Der Sommer part 1
RIAS Chamber Chorus & Freiburg Baroque/Jacobs;
Peterson, soprano; Gura, tenor; Henschel, baritone
HAYDN, J.: Jahreszeiten (Die) (Gewandhaus Chamber Choir,
Leipzig Chamber Orchestra, Schuldt-Jensen)
HM 901829
24:00
Haydn, Franz Joseph: Die Jahreszeiten Der Sommer part 2 – conclusion excerpt
RIAS Chamber Chorus & Freiburg Baroque/Jacobs;
Peterson, soprano; Gura, tenor; Henschel, baritone
HAYDN, J.: Jahreszeiten (Die) (Gewandhaus Chamber Choir,
Leipzig Chamber Orchestra, Schuldt-Jensen)
HM 901829
1:10
Haydn, Franz Joseph: Die Jahreszeiten Der Sommer part 2 – conclusion
RIAS Chamber Chorus & Freiburg Baroque/Jacobs;
Peterson, soprano; Gura, tenor; Henschel, baritone
HAYDN, J.: Jahreszeiten (Die) (Gewandhaus Chamber Choir,
Leipzig Chamber Orchestra, Schuldt-Jensen)
HM 901829
24:00
Haydn, Franz Joseph: Die Jahreszeiten Der Sommer part 2 – conclusion
RIAS Chamber Chorus & Freiburg Baroque/Jacobs;
Peterson, soprano; Gura, tenor; Henschel, baritone
HAYDN, J.: Jahreszeiten (Die) (Gewandhaus Chamber Choir,
Leipzig Chamber Orchestra, Schuldt-Jensen)
HM 901829
9:25
Tchaikovsky, Peter: The Seasons; July, August, September
Yefim Bronfman, piano
Tchaikovsky: The Seasons; Balakirev: Islamey / Bronfman
Sony 60689
8:13
Piazzolla, Astor: Four Seasons of Buenos Aires; Verano Porteno
Gidon Kremer and Kremerata Baltica
Eight Seasons
Nonesuch 79568
6:03
Episode 3
Haydn, Franz Joseph: Die Jahreszeiten, Der Herbst excerpt
The English Baroque Orchestra/ the Monteverdi Choir/
John Eliot Gardiner Barbara Bonnie, soprano; Anthony Ralph Johnson, tenor
Haydn: The Seasons / Gardiner, English Baroque
Archiv 431818
1:13
Haydn, Franz Joseph: Die Jahreszeiten, Der Herbst Part 1
The English Baroque Orchestra/ the Monteverdi Choir/
John Eliot Gardiner Barbara Bonnie, soprano; Anthony Ralph Johnson, tenor
Haydn: The Seasons / Gardiner, English Baroque
Archiv 431818
21:29
Haydn, Franz Joseph: Die Jahreszeiten, Der Herbst Part 2 concussion
The English Baroque Orchestra/ the Monteverdi Choir/
John Eliot Gardiner Barbara Bonnie, soprano; Anthony Ralph Johnson, tenor
Haydn: The Seasons / Gardiner, English Baroque
Archiv 431818
11:28
Tchaikovsky, Peter: The Seasons; October, November and December
Yefim Bronfman, piano
Tchaikovsky: The Seasons; Balakirev: Islamey / Bronfman
Sony 60689
11:11
Piazzolla, Astor: Four Seasons of Buenos Aires; Otoño Porteño
Danniel Barenboim, piano; Mederos, bandonian; Console, double bass
Mi Buenos Aires Querido – Tangos Among Friends
Teldec 13474
4:54
Haydn, Franz Joseph: Die Jahreszeiten, Der Herbst excerpt
The English Baroque Orchestra/ the Monteverdi Choir/
John Eliot Gardiner Barbara Bonnie, soprano; Anthony Ralph Johnson, tenor
Haydn: The Seasons / Gardiner, English Baroque
Archiv 431818
1:13
Episode 4
Haydn, Franz Joseph: Die Jahreszeiten, Der Winter
RIAS Chamber Chorus & Freiburg Baroque/Jacob;
Peterson, soprano; Güra, tenor; Henschel, baritone
HAYDN, J.: Jahreszeiten (Die) (Gewandhaus Chamber Choir,
Leipzig Chamber Orchestra, Schuldt-Jensen)
HM 901829
0:40
Haydn, Franz Joseph: Die Jahreszeiten, Der Winter
RIAS Chamber Chorus & Freiburg Baroque/Jacob;
Peterson, soprano; Güra, tenor; Henschel, baritone
HAYDN, J.: Jahreszeiten (Die) (Gewandhaus Chamber Choir,
Leipzig Chamber Orchestra, Schuldt-Jensen)
HM 901829
20:27
Haydn, Franz Joseph: Die Jahreszeiten, Der Winter
RIAS Chamber Chorus & Freiburg Baroque/Jacob;
Peterson, soprano; Güra, tenor; Henschel, baritone
HAYDN, J.: Jahreszeiten (Die) (Gewandhaus Chamber Choir,
Leipzig Chamber Orchestra, Schuldt-Jensen)
HM 901829
10:36
Tchaikovsky, Peter: The Seasons; January, February, March
Yefim Bronfman, piano
Tchaikovsky: The Seasons; Balakirev: Islamey / Bronfman
Sony 60689
9:57
Piazzolla, Astor: Seasons of Buenos Aires Invierno porteño
Kremerata Baltica/ Gidon Kremer, conductor, violin
Eight Seasons
Nonesuch 79568
6:42
Episode 5
Vivaldi, Antonio: Violin Concerto In E, RV 269, The Four Seasons Spring
LPO/Perlman; Perlman, violin
The Four Seasons; Violin Concertos
EMI 74761
0:34
Vivaldi, Antonio: Violin Concerto In E, RV 269, The Four Seasons Spring (excerpts)
LPO/Perlman; Perlman, violin
The Four Seasons; Violin Concertos
EMI 74761
2:50
Mozart, WA: Cosi fan tutte “soave sia il vento
Renee Fleming
Mozart Late Operas
Decca 28948321322
0:28
Vivaldi, Antonio: Violin Concerto In E, RV 269, The Four Seasons Spring
LPO/Perlman; Perlman, violin
The Four Seasons; Violin Concertos
EMI 74761
1:32
Vivaldi, Antonio: Violin Concerto In E, RV 269, The Four Seasons Spring
LPO/Perlman; Perlman, violin
The Four Seasons; Violin Concertos
EMI 74761
10:43
Vivaldi, Antonio: Violin Concerto in G Minor, RV 315: The Four Seasons Summer
Kremerata Baltica/ Gidon Kremer
Eight Seasons
Nonesuch 79568
4:30
Vivaldi, Antonio: Violin Concerto in G Minor, RV 315: The Four Seasons Summer
Kremerata Baltica/ Gidon Kremer
Eight Seasons
Nonesuch 79568
9:48
Vivaldi, Antonio: Violin Concerto In F, RV 293, The Four Seasons Autumn (excerpts)
The English Concert/Pinnock; Standage, violin
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons (Le Quattro Stagioni) Op 8 Nos 1-4
Archiv 400045
4:30
Vivaldi, Antonio: Violin Concerto In F, RV 293, The Four Seasons Autumn
The English Concert/Pinnock; Standage, violin
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons (Le Quattro Stagioni) Op 8 Nos 1-4
Archiv 400045
10:18
Vivaldi, Antonio: Violin Concerto in F Minor, RV 297, The Four Seasons Winter (excerpts)
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra; Shaham, violin
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons /Shaham, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
DG 439933
2:31
Vivaldi, Antonio: Violin Concerto in F Minor, RV 297, The Four Seasons Winter
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra; Shaham, violin
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons /Shaham, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
DG 439933
8:41
James P. Johnson: Snowy Morning Blues (excerpt)
James Johnson, piano
Snowy Morning Blues
GRP 604
1:30