Vivaldi The Four Seasons Recomposed & Mozart No. 25

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Program

HANDEL  "Arrival of the Queen of Sheba” from Solomon
MOZART  Symphony No. 25, in G minor, K. 183
MAX RICHTER  Vivaldi - The Four Seasons Recomposed

Featured Artists

Christopher Dragon, conductor
Simone Porter, violin

Description

The Four Seasons Recomposed does not simply rearrange Vivaldi’s iconic work; it dismantles and rebuilds it, preserving its unmistakable DNA while filtering it through a modern lens. Familiar gestures emerge, fracture, and return transformed, creating a listening experience that feels both recognizable and entirely new. Blending classical Vivaldi with modern minimalism and electronica, listeners might even recognize the “Winter” movement as the theme from Netflix's Chef's Table. Simone Porter’s silken-toned virtuosity puts her right up there with the finest violinists of her generation and an ideal interpreter of Max Richter’s work.

Mozart’s Symphony No. 25 shows the 17-year-old composer already testing the emotional limits of the symphonic form. Surging with urgency and volatility, the piece reveals Mozart’s early fascination with drama, contrast, and expressive risk in music that feels anything but polite. Racing strings and buoyant energy announce a moment of spectacle and celebration in Handel’s "Arrival of the Queen of Sheba", instantly setting the stage for an exhilarating concert experience led by Christopher Dragon.

Prelude & Talkback: Join us before and after select concerts to dive deeper into the music or take a peak behind the curtain. Check back for exact details about this concert.