Why Listen to Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons' 🎶

Discover the bright, cheerful charm of Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons' and why it's a must-listen for music lovers. Full lesson at ed.ted.com.

Why Listen to Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons' 🎶
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4.7M views • Oct 24, 2016
Why Listen to Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons' 🎶

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Light, bright, and cheerful, "The Four Seasons" by Antonio Vivaldi is some of the most familiar of all early 18th century music, featured in numerous films and television commercials. But what is its significance, and why does it sound that way? Betsy Schwarm uncovers the underlying narrative of this musical masterpiece.

Lesson by Betsy Schwarm, animation by Compote Collective.

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