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Antonio Vivaldi — The 4 Seasons: Summer
Album: Seiji Ozawa - Boston SO - soloist: Joseph Silverstein (1990)
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Total ratings: 4497









Released: 1725
Length: 2:40
Plays (last 30 days): 2
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Vivaldi? Who's this guy? Probably just a one-hit wonder...
Posted 1 month ago by Tylersmyler    [ Reply ]
Love it! would like to hear the whole suite though.
Also can we get some Carl Orff?
Posted 2 months ago by robmerkeldesigns    [ Reply ]
Now this, THIS, is ROCK AND ROLL!  
Posted 2 months ago by Highlowsel    [ Reply ]
Probably the highest rated i've seen on RP....awesome
Posted 2 months ago by ItchyJack    [ Reply ]
This feels like it's a little heavier in the rotation than I'm used to on RP. And that's a really good thing. So awesome, especially since it's starting to feel like summer here in MD.

Bill
Posted 6 months ago by birdman42    [ Reply ]
VIVA VIVALDI!!!
Posted 6 months ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 wiegandshawn wrote:
Metal before it was metal!

HECK YA!!!!
Posted 7 months ago by Ihatethissong    [ Reply ]
If you think this is great, catch the live performance!  10+
Posted 8 months ago by dandueck07    [ Reply ]
 fgreene wrote:


Ludovico Einaudi reminds me of this.



What?! Einaudi is simply not in this class.
Posted 8 months ago by BonzoWiltsUK    [ Reply ]
 Pitjes wrote:


But: you do need both, tube preamp and two tube monoamps.


...for the proper level of distortion.
Posted 8 months ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
This isn't the right recording! The one and only is Anne Sophie Mutter with Karajan, and Wiener Philharmonic Orchestra!
And this: la wally sung by Wilhermina Wiggins Fernandez
from the movie "Diva". Soo lovely.
But: you do need both, tube preamp and two tube monoamps.
Posted 8 months ago by Pitjes    [ Reply ]
soooooo beautiful.
Posted 9 months ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
RIP Seiji Ozawa (1935-2024)
Posted 9 months ago by grandemarch    [ Reply ]
My question to all those who rated it a 3 or less. 
WHY?
Posted 10 months ago by KPC1    [ Reply ]
Look at those 10s! 
Posted 10 months ago by Alastair    [ Reply ]
We saw a string quartet perform The entire 4 Seasons in the Chiesa della Pieta - Santa Maria in Venice, Italy. Apparently that is the Church where Vivaldi composed his music. That was a fantastic, moving experience. Highly recommend if you get the chance.
Posted 11 months ago by Singletrack    [ Reply ]
This was probably as mind blowing centuries ago to those first listeners as Zeppelin in the 1970's was to many of us. 
Posted 11 months ago by KudaRey    [ Reply ]
This makes me dizzy. 

Like a carnival ride. 

Or wearing a blindfold and getting spun around. 
Posted 1 year ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
evokes my summer immediately past, on a splendid rare 23 degree day in the Rocky Mountains on Canadian Thanksgiving. 
Posted 1 year ago by mach-hog    [ Reply ]
Sound great cranked LOUD!  In FLAC with great studio phones, amp & DAC.  Thanx RP!   
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 wiegandshawn wrote:
Metal before it was metal!


You mean metal when it was still metal.
Posted 1 year ago by wifesboyfriend    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:

I want to clap after I hear this.




Me Too!  Thanx RP!  
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Crank it up, utterly amazing!!  
Posted 1 year ago by countryrds    [ Reply ]
 BCarn wrote:


Your post reminds me of...


Ludovico Einaudi reminds me of this.
Posted 1 year ago by fgreene    [ Reply ]
 joko63808 wrote:

Reminds me of Talking Heads.
Just a joke, can't stand "Reminds me of..."-posts.



Your post reminds me of...
Posted 1 year ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
Heard this live just this past Saturday evening; the Aiken Symphony Orchestra.
Posted 1 year ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
I want to clap after I hear this.
Posted 1 year ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
It is really like the summer...waaaay too short
Posted 1 year ago by MiMa    [ Reply ]
34 people rated this as a 1.  
I just don't know what to say about that....
Posted 1 year ago by gregskrtic    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of Talking Heads.
Just a joke, can't stand "Reminds me of..."-posts.
Posted 1 year ago by joko63808    [ Reply ]
Posted 1 year ago by Dj_Yonke    [ Reply ]
I'm getting a panic attack 
Posted 1 year ago by robin_at_domani    [ Reply ]
 RazzCat wrote:

My Gawd! 
Imagine sitting in the orchestra perforning this, body and mind sonically vibrating to the ambient sound atmosphere , playing that instrument of your dreams...
Close your eyes, let it happen...




I Agree!  ...Works for me!  
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
My Gawd! 
Imagine sitting in the orchestra perforning this, body and mind sonically vibrating to the ambient sound atmosphere , playing that instrument of your dreams...
Close your eyes, let it happen...
Posted 1 year ago by RazzCat    [ Reply ]
My goodness! Studied this in school and never knew his name was Antonio! Lol
Posted 1 year ago by Meleroux1    [ Reply ]
Can we have a 11 box just for this song?
Posted 2 years ago by Eveland    [ Reply ]
If this Vivaldi fellow expects to make it to the big time, he's going to have to get a cut and color.
Posted 2 years ago by pinto    [ Reply ]
cool cover tune
Posted 2 years ago by Wonderloaf    [ Reply ]
 sjccroquet wrote:
I don't get it - what does this have to do with the landscaping company?
Posted 11 months ago by sjccroquet 
 
The one where Mayor Guliano had a press conference?
Posted 2 years ago by LizK    [ Reply ]
Covered by many metal guitarists, like Alexi Laiho. Vivaldi rocks!
Posted 2 years ago by grandemarch    [ Reply ]
 Rockit9 wrote:

10     Don't even argue


No, it's not.  Ha-ha.
Posted 2 years ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
Just sometimes I wish there was an 11 Rating option
Posted 2 years ago by hellsgardener    [ Reply ]
I kind of feel like I'm hearing a TV commercial from the 1980s selling diamonds, perfume, or a luxury car.  Anyone have any idea what brand that was?
Posted 2 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
Vivaldi's masterpiece inspires my soul and rekindles the fires of memories of every time and place I've ever heard it. I can also never forget seeing Mr. Ozawa at the Starbucks next to the Seijo Gakuen-Mae Station, where I changed from the Express to the Local on my daily commute along the Odakyu Line, when I lived in Setagaya-ku, Tokyo. I think it was around 2007-2008. He looked frail, as he had been suffering some ailments at the time, but had family members looking after him, and seemed to be cheerful. What an amazing musical talent, and I'm glad to hear that he's still among us in this realm that is better for his efforts!
 
Posted 2 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 gregskrtic wrote:

1% of people rated this "Sucko-Barfo".

Time for the 1% to clean their ears out.



well, maybe they prefer Winter or Spring to Summer. Perhaps they do not have "central air"
Posted 2 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
Quite a poser.
Posted 2 years ago by RoelantSiekman    [ Reply ]
 skooba wrote:

Istanbul Not Constantinople >>> Vivaldi's Summer!!!

Brilliant!




Again in April 2022. Still Brilliant!
Posted 2 years ago by 2ndGenGeek    [ Reply ]
 dmcanany wrote:

I mean, did audiences faint when this came out? Were there riots? How did they control themselves upon hearing this for the first time?



A lot of wet seats at the time, I bet
Posted 2 years ago by ivoryjacket88    [ Reply ]
In modern times this would have been heavy metal music. Friggin' awesome still!
Posted 2 years ago by ivoryjacket88    [ Reply ]
Rick Wakeman has described The Four Seasons as the world's first concept album.
Posted 2 years ago by TonyFoxcranham    [ Reply ]
 eileenomurphy wrote:

EXCELLENT!!!  ICONIC!!!




you forgot "godlike"
Posted 2 years ago by cosmicjoe54    [ Reply ]
First Nina Simone singing "Feeling Good" and then Vivaldis Summer: Feels like the soundtrack from the french movie"Untouchables". Love it!
Posted 2 years ago by Dezet    [ Reply ]
I love what Max Richter did : 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=41IOkVjy3MM
Posted 2 years ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
Your majesty... :)
Posted 2 years ago by rogyus    [ Reply ]
EXCELLENT!!!  ICONIC!!!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
Metal before it was metal!
Posted 2 years ago by wiegandshawn    [ Reply ]
Like.....wow!
Posted 2 years ago by BlackBetty    [ Reply ]
 ziggytrix wrote:
It's nice, but I wish it didn't call to mind a commercial for - insert luxury product here. 
 

Was that the radio that starts with B, ends with E, and has 4 letters?
Posted 2 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
Must have been the Hard Rocker of his time. It still rocks centuries(!) later. 
Posted 2 years ago by folkes.tom    [ Reply ]
Vivaldi Rocks!!
Posted 2 years ago by jacopo777    [ Reply ]
It's nice, but I wish it didn't call to mind a commercial for <insert luxury product here>.

If I could just hear it with fresh ears, maybe live in a symphony hall, it would be much better I bet.
Posted 3 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
winter is coming....
Posted 3 years ago by Erwan    [ Reply ]
I mean, did audiences faint when this came out? Were there riots? How did they control themselves upon hearing this for the first time?
Posted 3 years ago by dmcanany    [ Reply ]
Vivibrant! 
Posted 3 years ago by KaiT    [ Reply ]
I don't get it - what does this have to do with the landscaping company?
Posted 3 years ago by sjccroquet    [ Reply ]
 dmcanany wrote:
Mind blowing. Every. Single. Time.
Just as fresh after 300+ years.


Don't you mean, "... after 1,200+ seasons"?
Posted 3 years ago by sjccroquet    [ Reply ]
Summer > Winter   Winter > Summer    nice...
Posted 3 years ago by timatmit    [ Reply ]
Every time this comes up I get mad we only get one movement and I have to go and listen to the whole concert.
Posted 3 years ago by paloeguevo    [ Reply ]
I need a tissue.
Posted 3 years ago by wifesboyfriend    [ Reply ]
Posted 3 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 erwinphoto wrote:

I don't think anyone misses Frankie Valli here.....



Should I ever make a top 10 of best comments here, this one would be in it
Posted 3 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
This Ozawa-conducted Silverstien solo recording is a great one.
Posted 3 years ago by crankypage    [ Reply ]
 dmcanany wrote:
Mind blowing. Every. Single. Time.
Just as fresh after 300+ years.


Brilliant beyond belief actually....
Posted 3 years ago by countryrds    [ Reply ]
To be followed by Curved Air, perhaps?
Posted 3 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
 starkeee wrote:
Every time I hear this piece, I think of Vanessa-Mae's techno version :)


... and her interpretation is absolutely awesome (to me)... Vanessa MAE, "Storm"
Posted 3 years ago by Bolton    [ Reply ]
written for eternity…   


long live RP!
Posted 3 years ago by h2chris    [ Reply ]
 dianed wrote:
About every classical song that is played get a 9 or 10.
Original rock and roll still stands the test of time.

  Thank you for this comment!

Posted 3 years ago by Hogar    [ Reply ]
Released in 1725 and still floating around out here...
Posted 3 years ago by Lanky_Yoda    [ Reply ]
great to mix this in! always a pleasure!
Posted 3 years ago by Poopsey    [ Reply ]
Brilliant that in notes for this the release date is 1725! Thank you for playing this RP.
Posted 3 years ago by alastairleiper    [ Reply ]
This just happened and threw me too! A fun journey this lovely couple takes us all on

au skooba wrote:
Istanbul Not Constantinople >>> Vivaldi's Summer!!!

Brilliant!
 

Posted 3 years ago by killakan0    [ Reply ]
I never think of myself as a classical music fan, and probably still don't, but damn when I hear it I start to doubt myself.
Posted 3 years ago by csetti    [ Reply ]
About every classical song that is played get a 9 or 10.
Original rock and roll still stands the test of time.
Posted 3 years ago by dianed    [ Reply ]
As of Nov 24, 2020:    51% of RP listeners voted this 10/10.

Stereo is definitely turned up to 11.

Posted 4 years ago by wiegandshawn    [ Reply ]
Every time BillG plays this I think it should be "Winter" as if one is on an out-of-control sled or snow skis!
Posted 4 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
I don't think anyone misses Frankie Valli here.....
Posted 4 years ago by erwinphoto    [ Reply ]
1% of people rated this "Sucko-Barfo".

Time for the 1% to clean their ears out.
Posted 4 years ago by gregskrtic    [ Reply ]
 Rockit9 wrote:
10     Don't even argue
 

just...divine
Posted 4 years ago by manidaniel    [ Reply ]
Good news for you Kurt from LaQuinta, there are thousands of places to take your interest to.



 KurtfromLaQuinta wrote:
Yes it's good... but I'm not interested.
 

Posted 4 years ago by clwguy    [ Reply ]
 skooba wrote:
Istanbul Not Constantinople >>> Vivaldi's Summer!!!

Brilliant!


indeed!
 

Posted 4 years ago by sigur_ros    [ Reply ]
 spiszkies wrote:
This is the best version I've ever heard, and I've heard other performances frequently!
 
Agreed.  This is a wonderful performance.  
Posted 4 years ago by AbileneTexas    [ Reply ]
Such greatness! I need to hear all four seasons now. Amazing.
Posted 5 years ago by ReddFlagg    [ Reply ]
Istanbul Not Constantinople >>> Vivaldi's Summer!!!

Brilliant!
Posted 5 years ago by skooba    [ Reply ]
Mind blowing. Every. Single. Time.
Just as fresh after 300+ years.
Posted 5 years ago by dmcanany    [ Reply ]
10     Don't even argue
Posted 6 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]

The Moody Blues — Procession + The Story In Your Eyes
Antonio Vivaldi — The 4 Seasons: Sum

Bill! That's some inspired segue-ing!

Also, this is a pretty solid rendition of Vivaldi. Kudos to these musicians for adding some life to the old warhorse.

Posted 6 years ago by horseplayer    [ Reply ]
jammin
Posted 6 years ago by jacopo_7    [ Reply ]
Yes it's good... but I'm not interested.
Posted 6 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
more of this please
Posted 6 years ago by admascott    [ Reply ]
2018 1-19 it's like deja vu all over again.
 
Ahnyer_Keester wrote:

Dude. We got that same playlist in 2017. He's not toying with us. He's rocking!

 
 westslope wrote:

Supergrass — St. Petersburg
Apocalyptica — Ruska
They Might Be Giants — Istanbul Not Constantinople
Antonio Vivaldi — The 4 Seasons: Summer

Me thinks the DJ is toying with us.....  like a cat plays with a small rodent or bird. 

 
Dude. We got that same playlist in 2017. He's not toying with us. He's rocking!
Posted 6 years ago by michaelc    [ Reply ]
 kcar wrote:
gif of man vacuuming corgi lying on its back

 

I sure wish we could vacuum clean our mid-hair cats........
Posted 6 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 Hannio wrote:
Vivaldi's Summer played on the winter solstice?  I see what you did there.

 
It was summer solstice down here... {#Sunny}
Posted 6 years ago by nampelkafe    [ Reply ]
for some reason I feel an urgent desire to go out and buy diamonds ...
Posted 6 years ago by DocStrangelove    [ Reply ]
Vivaldi's Summer played on the winter solstice?  I see what you did there.
Posted 6 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
The only reason I did not give this a "10" is because there is an even-better-than-Telarc Deutsche Grammophon "The Four Seasons" CD featuring the Israeli Philharmonic, Zubin Mehta conducting, and the Israeli All-stars:  Itzhak Pearlman, Pinchas Zuckerman, Isaac Stern and Shlomo Mintz.  Awesome, totally 5-stars!!
Posted 7 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
Wow, just in the nick of time... last day of Summer tomorrow. 
Posted 7 years ago by Redpoint    [ Reply ]
 westslope wrote:

Supergrass — St. Petersburg
Apocalyptica — Ruska
They Might Be Giants — Istanbul Not Constantinople
Antonio Vivaldi — The 4 Seasons: Summer

Me thinks the DJ is toying with us.....  like a cat plays with a small rodent or bird. 

 
Dude. We got that same playlist in 2017. He's not toying with us. He's rocking!
Posted 7 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
Dude. This. Is. Awesome!

Another recording to check out is by Il Giardino Armonico. They play on period instruments and on this one it sounds like they're shredding them! 
Posted 7 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
I love summer and this whole album.
Posted 7 years ago by nomnol    [ Reply ]
 Lyttkiwi wrote:
The Sun is 24 degrees above the horizon and its 3 degrees. Summer' forgotten....brrr
 
Standing on your head, antipodean? There's your problem right there.
Posted 7 years ago by gmichaelt    [ Reply ]
Happy Solstice! {#Boohoo}Thank you so much for playing this song tonight!
Posted 7 years ago by Shaker    [ Reply ]
'Tis the season!
Posted 7 years ago by gmichaelt    [ Reply ]
 dwhayslett wrote:
This was great until Vivaldi sold out.
 
Chuckle, chuckle.
Posted 7 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Didn't care for the Moody Blues tune before this one, so I hit the PSD button, and missed a 10. {#Frustrated}
Posted 7 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
I can just imagine the reaction of the string section when they were first handed the sheet music for this:  
"Hey, can someone score Antonio some valium?"
Posted 7 years ago by Typesbad    [ Reply ]
gif of man vacuuming corgi lying on its back


Posted 7 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Can't help myself, this might be art, but Anne Sophie Mutter with Karajan is feeling! 
Posted 7 years ago by Pitjes    [ Reply ]
 ODAD wrote:
If you say Seiji Ozawa backwards,
it's sounds like Ah was Oh, I Jeez.
 

 
If you say "taco cat" backwards, it sounds like "taco cat"
Posted 7 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
Antonio's Mom:
'Tonio! Must you play that so loudly?1?
And go get a haircut!

Wait till your father gets home.... 
Posted 7 years ago by Lindo525    [ Reply ]
If you say Seiji Ozawa backwards,
it's sounds like Ah was Oh, I Jeez.
 
Posted 7 years ago by ODAD    [ Reply ]