Joshua Bell’s Seasons – Vivaldi vs Piazzolla
Violinist Joshua Bell and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields mix baroque with tango in a performance that interweaves Vivaldi's Four Seasons with Piazzolla's The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires.
American violinist Joshua Bell and the string orchestra of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields mix up the familiar with the unfamiliar, 18th-century Italy with 20th-century Argentina, baroque with tango, as they interweave Vivaldi’s famous Four Seasons with Astor Piazzolla’s The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires.
Argentinian musician Guillermo Willis joins presenter Josie d’Arby for this celebration of the centenary year of Astor Piazzolla - and of virtuosic talent, past and present.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Josie d'Arby |
| Interviewed Guest | Guillermo Willis |
| Conductor | Joshua Bell |
| Orchestra | Academy of St Martin in the Fields |
| Producer | Jyoti Mehta |
| Director | Alison Bartrop |
Broadcast
- Fri 27 Aug 2021 19:00
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