Part of Vivaldi's iconic "The Four Seasons," this violin concerto uses programmatic elements to evoke spring's arrival. The first movement (Allegro) mimics birdsong and thunderstorms, while the Largo portrays a shepherd resting with his dog. The final Allegro depicts rustic dances. It is one of the earliest examples of tone painting in Western classical music.
"Spring" is the first concerto in Vivaldi's The Four Seasons, a set of four violin concertos inspired by nature poems. Its lively allegro evokes birdsong, thunderstorms, and pastoral scenes through intricate string work.
Part of Vivaldi's iconic set of violin concertos representing seasons, "Spring" features birdsong imitation, storm depictions, and pastoral dances. The work established program music principles in Baroque era.
Antonio Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" is a set of four violin concertos, each representing a season. "Spring" (La Primavera) is the first concerto, characterized by lively melodies mimicking birdsong and thunderstorms. It is one of the earliest examples of program music.
