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Vivaldi

A Playlist to Celebrate All Things Fall

A Playlist to Celebrate All Things Fall

Explore the beauty of autumn through music with this curated list of compositions inspired by the season's warm colors, chilly weather, and melancholic mood.

11/12/2025
Saturday Morning Car Tunes: Antonio Vivaldi, Pt. II

Saturday Morning Car Tunes: Antonio Vivaldi, Pt. II

Did Vivaldi really write over 90 operas? What do they have in common with jukebox musicals? Tune in this week to find out!

07/12/2025
Saturday Morning Car Tunes: Antonio Vivaldi, Pt. I

Saturday Morning Car Tunes: Antonio Vivaldi, Pt. I

This week, the sun is shining, and Vivaldi plays the violin! And the bassoon? And the oboe, the flute... wait, is it snowing now? Vivaldi was writing concertos before it was cool.

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With Fall Upon Us, Discover the Poetry in Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons”

With Fall Upon Us, Discover the Poetry in Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons”

Explore Vivaldi's Four Seasons concertos, each inspired by a sonnet possibly penned by Vivaldi himself. Discover how each sonnet perfectly fits the music's rhythm.

09/16/2024
What’s in a Name?

What’s in a Name?

This article explains how various music ensembles, such as the Academy of Ancient Music and Ensemble 415, derive their names from historical contexts related to the music they perform.

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