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Why should you listen to Vivaldi's "Four Seasons"? - Betsy Schwarm

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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.

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Meet The Creators

Educator
Betsy Schwarm
Director
Vessela Dantcheva, Ivan Bogdanov
Animator
Vessela Dantcheva, Ivan Bogdanov
Illustrator
Vessela Dantcheva, Ivan Bogdanov
Producer
Vessela Dantcheva
Sound Designer
Big Banda Soundscapers
Composer
Antonio Vivaldi
Music Performance
Big Banda Soundscapers
Narrator
Betsy Schwarm

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