Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons by candlelight
Important! Max Richter is not taking part in the concert.
Join us at the fantastically atmospheric Sint — Janskerk in the heart of Gouda on August 29th at 8.00 pm for an evening showcasing Antonio Vivaldi’s famous cycle, «The Four Seasons,» in a unique interpretation by contemporary composer Max Richter, performed by the extraordinary Mystery Ensemble with the flickering of many burning candles.
Max Richter is the composer of music for dozens of feature films and documentaries. The European Film Academy voted him the best film composer in 2008.
He changed the music of Antonio Vivaldi in the spirit of minimalism and postmodernism. Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons is one of Richter’s most famous works. After its release in 2012, the recording topped the iTunes Classical Music charts in over 20 countries.
Max Richter has recorded 12 solo albums and performed at the London Barbican, the Paris Philharmonic, the Sydney Opera and the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, and among his projects are the Sum Opera and the Infra ballet (choreographed by Wayne McGregor) at Covent Garden. Richter’s music is heard in many performances around the world, as well as in the films «Shutter Island» by Martin Scorsese, «Last Love on Earth» by David Mackenzie, «Waltz with Bashir», for the soundtrack to which he received the award «Best Composer» from the European Film Academy.
The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi is one of the most famous and frequently performed works of classical music. The Italian master wittily and gracefully captured in music the way his contemporaries saw the world and nature. The Vivaldi cycle is both a philosophical reflection of a magnificently illustrated «calendar» and a «sightseeing tour» of the regions of Italy.
The concert organisers are the creative agency RED EVENTS & Distribution ltd, which makes exceptional cultural events in ancient mansions, on rooftops, in greenhouses and in other most atmospheric venues of Europe, Great Britain, Azerbaijan, Georgia and other countries. Also in the repertoire – a collection of concerts by candlelight and with complete immersion in the space of video art and sound.
Ecco il viaggio musicale dal vivo che vivrai — eseguito dall’ensemble in arrangiamenti propri:
- Max Richter — On the Nature of Daylight
- Max Richter — The New Four Seasons — Vivaldi Recomposed Spring
- Max Richter — The New Four Seasons — Vivaldi Recomposed Summer
- Max Richter — The New Four Seasons — Vivaldi Recomposed Autumn
- Max Richter — The New Four Seasons — Vivaldi Recomposed Winter
*Please note that the programme is subject to changes
This is a tribute concert. RED EVENTS is an independent producer; this event is not affiliated with, authorised by, or endorsed by the film studios, production companies, composers, or their respective rights holders. All film titles, character names and related trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used here for descriptive purposes only.
