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

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

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.

Credits:

educator: Betsy Schwarm

art directors, animators: Ivan Bogdanov, Vessela Dantcheva

narrator: Betsy Schwarm

music: Antonio Vivaldi

producers: Gerta Xhelo (TED-Ed), Vessela Dantcheva (Compote Collective)