Okanagan Symphony Orchestra presents VIVACIOUS VIVALDI

<p>Antonio Vivaldi had over 500 concertos to his credit, more than any other composer in history. But his iconic Four Seasons tops the list for longevity and popularity — each one of this group of four violin concertos gives a musical expression to a season of the year. Vivaldi’s vivid musical pictures of the cycle of nature are liberally imbued with other images. “If I do my job right, you’re going to hear all sorts of amazing sounds,” says OSO concertmaster Rachel Kristenson, who is both soloist and orchestra leader for these performances. “You’ll hear barking dogs and trilling birds. You’ll hear the blazing sun, and also the icy cold wind of winter.” <br />Okanagan music lovers have had other chances to hear the Four Seasons recently, but the OSO’s stand apart on several counts. Unlike the string quartet options that have recently been mounted, ours features a full string orchestra with harpsichord continuo — the way Vivaldi wrote it — no musical short cuts or adaptations. Our presentation will also include some other unique elements that will delight and surprise those in attendance. An OSO presentation that you will not want to miss.</p>