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Violin Concerto in G minor, RV 315, L'Estate "Summer"

from Vivaldi's Four Seasons - Live on Piano by Justin Bird

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I. Allegro non moto
Beneath the harsh season inflamed by the sun,
Man languishes, the flock languishes, and the pine tree burns;
the cuckoo unleashes its voice and, as soon as it is heard,
the turtle dove sings and the goldfinch too.

Sweet Zephyrus blows, but Boreas suddenly
opens a dispute with his neighbor,
and the shepherd weeps, for he fears
a fierce storm looming – and his destiny;

II. Adagio
the fear of lightning and fierce thunder
and the furious swarm of flies and blowflies
deprives his weary limbs of repose.

III. Presto
Oh alas! his fears are only too true
The sky thunders, flares, and with hailstones
severs the heads of the proud grain crops.

Translation by Paul Everett

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from Vivaldi's Four Seasons - Live on Piano, released February 2, 2017

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Justin Bird is an award-winning classical pianist, teacher, tuner, collaborator, and arranger from New Zealand. His fresh interpretations include an affinity for underrated repertoire.

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