Track by Track: Rachel Podger on Vivaldi – The Four Seasons

Apple Music Classical

Track by Track is a dynamic way for an artist to guide you through one of their albums. Exclusive audio commentary features personal insights and invaluable context, bringing you closer than ever to the music. “The Four Seasons,” Rachel Podger tells Apple Music Classical, “are wonderful pieces, exhilarating to play and to listen to. Vivaldi’s really good at showing all the different characteristics of each season in an interesting way.” From the promise of spring through to the icy bite of the winter wind, Vivaldi uses his instruments in exciting and innovative ways. For this Track by Track, Podger revisits her seminal 2018 recording of this great work, taking us inside the music and her interpretations of each concerto.

Rachel Podger on Spring from The Four Seasons

1:43

I. Allegro. Giunt'é la primavera

Rachel Podger, Brecon Baroque

3:26

II. Largo. Il capraro che dorme

Brecon Baroque, Rachel Podger

2:41

III. Allegro. Danza pastorale

Rachel Podger, Brecon Baroque

3:48

Rachel Podger on Summer from The Four Seasons

1:33

III. Presto. Tempo impettuoso d'Estate

Rachel Podger, Brecon Baroque

2:50

Rachel Podger on Autumn from The Four Seasons

1:08

I. Allegro. Ballo e canto dè villanelli

Brecon Baroque, Rachel Podger

5:15

II. Adagio molto

Brecon Baroque, Rachel Podger

2:20

III. Allegro. La caccia

Brecon Baroque, Rachel Podger

3:06

Rachel Podger on Winter from The Four Seasons

1:25

I. Allegro non molto. Aggiacciato tremar trà nevi algenti

Brecon Baroque, Rachel Podger

3:18

II. Largo. Passar al foco i di quieti e contenti mentre la pioggio fuor bagna ben cento

Rachel Podger, Brecon Baroque

2:15

III. Allegro. Caminar sopra'l giaccio

Brecon Baroque, Rachel Podger

3:39

Rachel Podger on the Violin Concerto in E, "Il riposo"

1:19

I. Allegro

Rachel Podger, Brecon Baroque

4:06

II. Adagio

Rachel Podger, Brecon Baroque

1:05

III. Allegro

Rachel Podger, Brecon Baroque

2:27

Rachel Podger on the Violin Concerto in E, "L'amoroso"

1:00

I. Allegro

Brecon Baroque, Rachel Podger

4:31

II. Cantabile

Rachel Podger, Brecon Baroque

2:30

III. Allegro

Rachel Podger, Brecon Baroque

3:34

Rachel Podger on the Violin Concerto in D, "Il grosso mogul"

1:17

I. Allegro

Brecon Baroque, Rachel Podger

5:37

II. Grave. Recitativo

Rachel Podger, Brecon Baroque

2:53

III. Allegro

Rachel Podger, Brecon Baroque

8:40