My arrangement of Vivaldi's Summer from The Four Seasons presents a renewed interpretation, emphasizing its dramatic intensity and vivid imagery. The rapid passages and striking contrasts in dynamics are carefully crafted to heighten the piece's expressive power.
In the opening movement, "Allegro non molto," the music captures the oppressive heat of summer. The violins evoke the tension in the air, with underlying tones deepening the stormy atmosphere. The central movement, "Adagio e piano – Presto e forte," highlights the calm before the storm with a delicate interplay of strings, evoking the stillness of a hot afternoon before the tempest.
The final movement, "Presto," spirals into a whirlwind of sound, with the strings driving forward in a relentless, swirling motion that mirrors the fury of an impending storm. The layers of sound build a heightened sense of urgency, immersing the listener in the heart of the tempest.
This arrangement remains true to Vivaldi's original vision while offering a refreshed interpretation of Summer, making it both familiar and exhilarating for today’s listeners
