A Vivaldi Four Seasons for the 21st century

Earthcycle contemplates humanity’s impact on Earth’s environment and the disruption of its natural rhythms.

Orchestra of the Swan presents a Four Seasons for the 21st century. Earthcycle is a multi-media experience celebrating the 300th anniversary of Vivaldi’s astonishing work. It is performed alongside a new version of the Four Seasons by jazz composer David Gordon and interspersed with traditional songs by folk singer Jackie Oates.

Enhanced by discreet lighting and specially created footage, Earthcycle highlights the modern world’s greatest concern whilst celebrating nature and our place within it.

David Le Page violin
David Gordon keyboard
Jackie Oates vocals

Trad. Jackie Oates arr. Le Page The Birds in the Spring
David Gordon Windigo (or Gradually then Suddenly)
Vivaldi Violin Concerto in E Major, RV 269 La primavera (Spring)I. Allegro II. Largo III. Danza pastorale. Allegro
Trad. Jackie Oates arr. Le Page The Lark in the Morning
David Gordon The Elephant and the Moth
Vivaldi Violin Concerto in G minor, RV 315 L’estate (Summer)
Trad. Jackie Oates arr. Le Page Bright Phoebus
David Gordon Feeling the Chill
Vivaldi Violin in F Major, RV 293 L’autumno (Autumn)
Trad. Jackie Oates arr. Le Page The Robin’s Petition
David Gordon The Water’s Tears
Vivaldi Violin Concerto in F minor, RV 297 L’inverno (Winter)

Listen to Orchestra of the Swan’s Earthcycle podcasts with climate activist George Monbiot.

This event is part of Summer Festival 2024 at Turner Sims