Tribute to Max Richter: Vivaldi – The Four Seasons Recomposed
Join us for an extraordinary musical dialogue between two visionary composers – Antonio Vivaldi and Max Richter – performed by Mystery Ensemble at the historic Franciscan Church (église du Couvent des Cordeliers) in Fribourg.
This programme offers a fresh perspective on the iconic cycle The Four Seasons. Instead of presenting a single unified version, the concert takes you on a journey through the seasons, alternating between Vivaldi’s vivid baroque original and Richter’s contemporary reimagining. Each movement becomes a conversation across centuries – between tradition and innovation, between the handwritten and the cinematic.
Max Richter, one of today’s most acclaimed composers, gained worldwide recognition with Recomposed: Vivaldi – The Four Seasons, a project that blends classical strings with ambient minimalism. Since its release in 2012, the album has topped charts and become a modern classic in its own right.
Alongside Richter’s luminous soundscapes, Vivaldi’s masterful depictions of nature, life, and time remain as powerful as ever – a musical calendar full of colour, charm, and vitality.
In this one-hour concert, you can expect a thoughtful selection of interwoven movements from both composers, along with bonus pieces from Richter’s solo albums and film scores – creating a deep and immersive listening experience.
The concert is organised by RED EVENTS & Distribution Ltd., an international cultural events producer known for creating distinctive experiences in atmospheric and architecturally remarkable settings, from churches, cathedrals and historic mansions to rooftops, greenhouses and other unconventional venues across Europe, the United Kingdom, Azerbaijan, Georgia and beyond. Its portfolio also includes candlelight concerts and immersive, multi-sensory shows combining live music, sound design and visual art.
Ecco il viaggio musicale dal vivo che vivrai — eseguito dall’ensemble in arrangiamenti propri:
- 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
All works are presented in original arrangements created exclusively for Red Events productions. The programme is subject to change.
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.
