Not so long ago YouTube welcomed another work in the row of videos viewed more than 100 million times since the moment of the upload. This time, it was not some scandalous footage or a pop song from Korea, nor was it any video filming a natural disaster or the details of some public figure’s private life. This time, it was a music video of a classical composition, one of the legendary masterpieces of all time – Antonio Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons”, the famous group of 4 concerti. And it’s amazing!
As someone commented below the video (it’s actually some visuals laid upon the Budapest recording of the concerts), – “faith in humanity restored!” I am so glad to realize that people do listen to classics extensively, not just in the limited groups but in a viral manner in the highly competitive sphere the digital world is. An even better piece of news is that the interest to classical music is gкowing not only in terms of listening and enjoying, but also as a warmed up desire to TRY it on one own. I am referring to both taking up some instrument (for beginners) and to experiment with the classics in form of music arrangements (for advancing musicians).
Vivaldi’s renowned work features the strings in all of the parts, and I wouldn’t imagine it otherwise. But the imagination of some musicians and the desire to try extends beyond the traditional style sometimes. If I played marimbas, for instance, I think I’d also dream of playing The Four Seasons on them :) I have found this absolutely amazing performance of the “Winter” on the, unexpectedly, accordion. It’s so emotional, so strong that I couldn’t but admire it and share with you.
As someone commented below the video (it’s actually some visuals laid upon the Budapest recording of the concerts), – “faith in humanity restored!” I am so glad to realize that people do listen to classics extensively, not just in the limited groups but in a viral manner in the highly competitive sphere the digital world is. An even better piece of news is that the interest to classical music is gкowing not only in terms of listening and enjoying, but also as a warmed up desire to TRY it on one own. I am referring to both taking up some instrument (for beginners) and to experiment with the classics in form of music arrangements (for advancing musicians).
Vivaldi’s renowned work features the strings in all of the parts, and I wouldn’t imagine it otherwise. But the imagination of some musicians and the desire to try extends beyond the traditional style sometimes. If I played marimbas, for instance, I think I’d also dream of playing The Four Seasons on them :) I have found this absolutely amazing performance of the “Winter” on the, unexpectedly, accordion. It’s so emotional, so strong that I couldn’t but admire it and share with you.
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