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Antonio Vivaldi — The 4 Seasons: Summer
Album: Seiji Ozawa - Boston SO - soloist: Joseph Silverstein (1990)
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Total ratings: 3966









Released: 1725
Length: 2:40
Plays (last 30 days): 3
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 Jelani wrote:

I want to clap after I hear this.




Me Too!  Thanx RP!  
Posted 1 month ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Crank it up, utterly amazing!!  
Posted 1 month ago by countryrds    [ Reply ]
 BCarn wrote:


Your post reminds me of...


Ludovico Einaudi reminds me of this.
Posted 1 month ago by fgreene    [ Reply ]
 joko63808 wrote:

Reminds me of Talking Heads.
Just a joke, can't stand "Reminds me of..."-posts.



Your post reminds me of...
Posted 2 months ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
Heard this live just this past Saturday evening; the Aiken Symphony Orchestra.
Posted 2 months ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
I want to clap after I hear this.
Posted 2 months ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
It is really like the summer...waaaay too short
Posted 3 months ago by MiMa    [ Reply ]
34 people rated this as a 1.  
I just don't know what to say about that....
Posted 3 months ago by gregskrtic    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of Talking Heads.
Just a joke, can't stand "Reminds me of..."-posts.
Posted 3 months ago by joko63808    [ Reply ]
Posted 4 months ago by Dj_Yonke    [ Reply ]
I'm getting a panic attack 
Posted 4 months ago by robin_at_domani    [ Reply ]
 RazzCat wrote:

My Gawd! 
Imagine sitting in the orchestra perforning this, body and mind sonically vibrating to the ambient sound atmosphere , playing that instrument of your dreams...
Close your eyes, let it happen...




I Agree!  ...Works for me!  
Posted 5 months ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
My Gawd! 
Imagine sitting in the orchestra perforning this, body and mind sonically vibrating to the ambient sound atmosphere , playing that instrument of your dreams...
Close your eyes, let it happen...
Posted 5 months ago by RazzCat    [ Reply ]
My goodness! Studied this in school and never knew his name was Antonio! Lol
Posted 5 months ago by Meleroux1    [ Reply ]
Can we have a 11 box just for this song?
Posted 6 months ago by Eveland    [ Reply ]
If this Vivaldi fellow expects to make it to the big time, he's going to have to get a cut and color.
Posted 8 months ago by pinto    [ Reply ]
cool cover tune
Posted 8 months ago by Wonderloaf    [ Reply ]
 sjccroquet wrote:
I don't get it - what does this have to do with the landscaping company?
Posted 11 months ago by sjccroquet 
 
The one where Mayor Guliano had a press conference?
Posted 8 months ago by LizK    [ Reply ]
Covered by many metal guitarists, like Alexi Laiho. Vivaldi rocks!
Posted 9 months ago by grandemarch    [ Reply ]
 Rockit9 wrote:

10     Don't even argue


No, it's not.  Ha-ha.
Posted 10 months ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
Just sometimes I wish there was an 11 Rating option
Posted 10 months ago by hellsgardener    [ Reply ]
I kind of feel like I'm hearing a TV commercial selling diamonds or a luxury car, circa 1992.
 
EDIT: Oh second thought I think it might have been some high-end perfume.
Posted 10 months ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
Vivaldi's masterpiece inspires my soul and rekindles the fires of memories of every time and place I've ever heard it. I can also never forget seeing Mr. Ozawa at the Starbucks next to the Seijo Gakuen-Mae Station, where I changed from the Express to the Local on my daily commute along the Odakyu Line, when I lived in Setagaya-ku, Tokyo. I think it was around 2007-2008. He looked frail, as he had been suffering some ailments at the time, but had family members looking after him, and seemed to be cheerful. What an amazing musical talent, and I'm glad to hear that he's still among us in this realm that is better for his efforts!
 
Posted 11 months ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 gregskrtic wrote:

1% of people rated this "Sucko-Barfo".

Time for the 1% to clean their ears out.



well, maybe they prefer Winter or Spring to Summer. Perhaps they do not have "central air"
Posted 11 months ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
Quite a poser.
Posted 1 year ago by RoelantSiekman    [ Reply ]
 skooba wrote:

Istanbul Not Constantinople >>> Vivaldi's Summer!!!

Brilliant!




Again in April 2022. Still Brilliant!
Posted 1 year ago by 2ndGenGeek    [ Reply ]
 dmcanany wrote:

I mean, did audiences faint when this came out? Were there riots? How did they control themselves upon hearing this for the first time?



A lot of wet seats at the time, I bet
Posted 1 year ago by ivoryjacket88    [ Reply ]
In modern times this would have been heavy metal music. Friggin' awesome still!
Posted 1 year ago by ivoryjacket88    [ Reply ]
Rick Wakeman has described The Four Seasons as the world's first concept album.
Posted 1 year ago by TonyFoxcranham    [ Reply ]
 eileenomurphy wrote:

EXCELLENT!!!  ICONIC!!!




you forgot "godlike"
Posted 1 year ago by cosmicjoe54    [ Reply ]
First Nina Simone singing "Feeling Good" and then Vivaldis Summer: Feels like the soundtrack from the french movie"Untouchables". Love it!
Posted 1 year ago by Dezet    [ Reply ]
I love what Max Richter did : 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=41IOkVjy3MM
Posted 1 year ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
Your majesty... :)
Posted 1 year ago by rogyus    [ Reply ]
EXCELLENT!!!  ICONIC!!!
Posted 1 year ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
Metal before it was metal!
Posted 1 year ago by wiegandshawn    [ Reply ]
Like.....wow!
Posted 1 year ago by BlackBetty    [ Reply ]
 ziggytrix wrote:
It's nice, but I wish it didn't call to mind a commercial for - insert luxury product here. 
 

Was that the radio that starts with B, ends with E, and has 4 letters?
Posted 1 year ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
Must have been the Hard Rocker of his time. It still rocks centuries(!) later. 
Posted 1 year ago by folkes.tom    [ Reply ]
Vivaldi Rocks!!
Posted 1 year ago by jacopo777    [ Reply ]
It's nice, but I wish it didn't call to mind a commercial for <insert luxury product here>.

If I could just hear it with fresh ears, maybe live in a symphony hall, it would be much better I bet.
Posted 1 year ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
winter is coming....
Posted 1 year ago by Erwan    [ Reply ]
I mean, did audiences faint when this came out? Were there riots? How did they control themselves upon hearing this for the first time?
Posted 1 year ago by dmcanany    [ Reply ]
Vivibrant! 
Posted 1 year ago by KaiT    [ Reply ]
I don't get it - what does this have to do with the landscaping company?
Posted 1 year ago by sjccroquet    [ Reply ]
 dmcanany wrote:
Mind blowing. Every. Single. Time.
Just as fresh after 300+ years.


Don't you mean, "... after 1,200+ seasons"?
Posted 1 year ago by sjccroquet    [ Reply ]
Summer > Winter   Winter > Summer    nice...
Posted 1 year ago by timatmit    [ Reply ]
Every time this comes up I get mad we only get one movement and I have to go and listen to the whole concert.
Posted 1 year ago by paloeguevo    [ Reply ]
I need a tissue.
Posted 1 year ago by wifesboyfriend    [ Reply ]
Posted 1 year ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 erwinphoto wrote:

I don't think anyone misses Frankie Valli here.....



Should I ever make a top 10 of best comments here, this one would be in it
Posted 1 year ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
This Ozawa-conducted Silverstien solo recording is a great one.
Posted 1 year ago by crankypage    [ Reply ]
 dmcanany wrote:
Mind blowing. Every. Single. Time.
Just as fresh after 300+ years.


Brilliant beyond belief actually....
Posted 1 year ago by countryrds    [ Reply ]
To be followed by Curved Air, perhaps?
Posted 2 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
 starkeee wrote:
Every time I hear this piece, I think of Vanessa-Mae's techno version :)


... and her interpretation is absolutely awesome (to me)... Vanessa MAE, "Storm"
Posted 2 years ago by Bolton    [ Reply ]
written for eternity…   


long live RP!
Posted 2 years ago by h2chris    [ Reply ]
 dianed wrote:
About every classical song that is played get a 9 or 10.
Original rock and roll still stands the test of time.

  Thank you for this comment!

Posted 2 years ago by Hogar    [ Reply ]
Released: 1725 and still floating around out here.
Posted 2 years ago by Lanky_Yoda    [ Reply ]
great to mix this in! always a pleasure!
Posted 2 years ago by Poopsey    [ Reply ]
Brilliant that in notes for this the release date is 1725! Thank you for playing this RP.
Posted 2 years ago by alastairleiper    [ Reply ]
This just happened and threw me too! A fun journey this lovely couple takes us all on

au skooba wrote:
Istanbul Not Constantinople >>> Vivaldi's Summer!!!

Brilliant!
 

Posted 2 years ago by killakan0    [ Reply ]
I never think of myself as a classical music fan, and probably still don't, but damn when I hear it I start to doubt myself.
Posted 2 years ago by csetti    [ Reply ]
About every classical song that is played get a 9 or 10.
Original rock and roll still stands the test of time.
Posted 2 years ago by dianed    [ Reply ]
As of Nov 24, 2020:    51% of RP listeners voted this 10/10.

Stereo is definitely turned up to 11.

Posted 2 years ago by wiegandshawn    [ Reply ]
Every time BillG plays this I think it should be "Winter" as if one is on an out-of-control sled or snow skis!
Posted 2 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
I don't think anyone misses Frankie Valli here.....
Posted 2 years ago by erwinphoto    [ Reply ]
1% of people rated this "Sucko-Barfo".

Time for the 1% to clean their ears out.
Posted 3 years ago by gregskrtic    [ Reply ]
 Rockit9 wrote:
10     Don't even argue
 

just...divine
Posted 3 years ago by manidaniel    [ Reply ]
Good news for you Kurt from LaQuinta, there are thousands of places to take your interest to.



 KurtfromLaQuinta wrote:
Yes it's good... but I'm not interested.
 

Posted 3 years ago by clwguy    [ Reply ]
 skooba wrote:
Istanbul Not Constantinople >>> Vivaldi's Summer!!!

Brilliant!


indeed!
 

Posted 3 years ago by sigur_ros    [ Reply ]
 spiszkies wrote:
This is the best version I've ever heard, and I've heard other performances frequently!
 
Agreed.  This is a wonderful performance.  
Posted 3 years ago by AbileneTexas    [ Reply ]
Such greatness! I need to hear all four seasons now. Amazing.
Posted 4 years ago by ReddFlagg    [ Reply ]
Istanbul Not Constantinople >>> Vivaldi's Summer!!!

Brilliant!
Posted 4 years ago by skooba    [ Reply ]
Mind blowing. Every. Single. Time.
Just as fresh after 300+ years.
Posted 4 years ago by dmcanany    [ Reply ]
10     Don't even argue
Posted 4 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]

The Moody Blues — Procession + The Story In Your Eyes
Antonio Vivaldi — The 4 Seasons: Sum

Bill! That's some inspired segue-ing!

Also, this is a pretty solid rendition of Vivaldi. Kudos to these musicians for adding some life to the old warhorse.

Posted 5 years ago by horseplayer    [ Reply ]
jammin
Posted 5 years ago by jacopo_7    [ Reply ]
Yes it's good... but I'm not interested.
Posted 5 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
more of this please
Posted 5 years ago by admascott    [ Reply ]
2018 1-19 it's like deja vu all over again.
 
Ahnyer_Keester wrote:

Dude. We got that same playlist in 2017. He's not toying with us. He's rocking!

 
 westslope wrote:

Supergrass — St. Petersburg
Apocalyptica — Ruska
They Might Be Giants — Istanbul Not Constantinople
Antonio Vivaldi — The 4 Seasons: Summer

Me thinks the DJ is toying with us.....  like a cat plays with a small rodent or bird. 

 
Dude. We got that same playlist in 2017. He's not toying with us. He's rocking!
Posted 5 years ago by michaelc    [ Reply ]
 kcar wrote:
gif of man vacuuming corgi lying on its back

 

I sure wish we could vacuum clean our mid-hair cats........
Posted 5 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 Hannio wrote:
Vivaldi's Summer played on the winter solstice?  I see what you did there.

 
It was summer solstice down here... {#Sunny}
Posted 5 years ago by nampelkafe    [ Reply ]
for some reason I feel an urgent desire to go out and buy diamonds ...
Posted 5 years ago by DocStrangelove    [ Reply ]
Vivaldi's Summer played on the winter solstice?  I see what you did there.
Posted 5 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
The only reason I did not give this a "10" is because there is an even-better-than-Telarc Deutsche Grammophon "The Four Seasons" CD featuring the Israeli Philharmonic, Zubin Mehta conducting, and the Israeli All-stars:  Itzhak Pearlman, Pinchas Zuckerman, Isaac Stern and Shlomo Mintz.  Awesome, totally 5-stars!!
Posted 5 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
Wow, just in the nick of time... last day of Summer tomorrow. 
Posted 5 years ago by Redpoint    [ Reply ]
 westslope wrote:

Supergrass — St. Petersburg
Apocalyptica — Ruska
They Might Be Giants — Istanbul Not Constantinople
Antonio Vivaldi — The 4 Seasons: Summer

Me thinks the DJ is toying with us.....  like a cat plays with a small rodent or bird. 

 
Dude. We got that same playlist in 2017. He's not toying with us. He's rocking!
Posted 5 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
Dude. This. Is. Awesome!

Another recording to check out is by Il Giardino Armonico. They play on period instruments and on this one it sounds like they're shredding them! 
Posted 5 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
I love summer and this whole album.
Posted 5 years ago by nomnol    [ Reply ]
 Lyttkiwi wrote:
The Sun is 24 degrees above the horizon and its 3 degrees. Summer' forgotten....brrr
 
Standing on your head, antipodean? There's your problem right there.
Posted 5 years ago by gmichaelt    [ Reply ]
Happy Solstice! {#Boohoo}Thank you so much for playing this song tonight!
Posted 5 years ago by Shaker    [ Reply ]
'Tis the season!
Posted 5 years ago by gmichaelt    [ Reply ]
 dwhayslett wrote:
This was great until Vivaldi sold out.
 
Chuckle, chuckle.
Posted 6 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Didn't care for the Moody Blues tune before this one, so I hit the PSD button, and missed a 10. {#Frustrated}
Posted 6 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
I can just imagine the reaction of the string section when they were first handed the sheet music for this:  
"Hey, can someone score Antonio some valium?"
Posted 6 years ago by Typesbad    [ Reply ]
gif of man vacuuming corgi lying on its back


Posted 6 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Can't help myself, this might be art, but Anne Sophie Mutter with Karajan is feeling! 
Posted 6 years ago by Pitjes    [ Reply ]
 ODAD wrote:
If you say Seiji Ozawa backwards,
it's sounds like Ah was Oh, I Jeez.
 

 
If you say "taco cat" backwards, it sounds like "taco cat"
Posted 6 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
Antonio's Mom:
'Tonio! Must you play that so loudly?1?
And go get a haircut!

Wait till your father gets home.... 
Posted 6 years ago by Lindo525    [ Reply ]
If you say Seiji Ozawa backwards,
it's sounds like Ah was Oh, I Jeez.
 
Posted 6 years ago by ODAD    [ Reply ]
{#Boohoo}{#Notworthy}{#Notworthy}{#Notworthy}
Posted 6 years ago by sunflowerbee    [ Reply ]
{#Bounce}{#Notworthy}{#Clap} awesome! 
Posted 6 years ago by willmcnaught    [ Reply ]
{#Clap}{#Clap}{#Clap}{#Boohoo}{#Boohoo}{#Boohoo}
Posted 6 years ago by VH1    [ Reply ]
The Sun is 24 degrees above the horizon and its 3 degrees. Summer' forgotten....brrr
Posted 6 years ago by Lyttkiwi    [ Reply ]
This is why I love RP.  You never know what's coming
Posted 6 years ago by masteroflife    [ Reply ]
Loooving it! {#Music} Sorry to my neighbours: I had to turn the volume up {#Laughing}
Posted 7 years ago by Veo    [ Reply ]
{#Boohoo} {#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 7 years ago by markybx    [ Reply ]
This one goes for the Northern Hemisphere. One more month!
Posted 7 years ago by Bleyfusz    [ Reply ]


Supergrass — St. Petersburg
Apocalyptica — Ruska
They Might Be Giants — Istanbul Not Constantinople
Antonio Vivaldi — The 4 Seasons: Summer

Me thinks the DJ is toying with us.....  like a cat plays with a small rodent or bird. 


Posted 7 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 Agreed!

Jay_Dubya wrote:
Awesome segue from Moody Blues.
Love it 

 


Posted 7 years ago by jchap5    [ Reply ]
ROFL! Almost as hysterical as the 18 people gave this a "sucko-barfo" rating. Except we know that you were joking.
 
dwhayslett wrote:
This was great until Vivaldi sold out.

I'm kidding!  Stop hitting me!

 

Posted 7 years ago by clwguy    [ Reply ]
Perfect piece for today — 83 degrees in February here in sunny southern California!  Oh.  Yeah.
Posted 7 years ago by crogers    [ Reply ]
Awesome segue from Moody Blues.
Love it 
Posted 7 years ago by Jay_Dubya    [ Reply ]
 gregskrtic wrote:
HaHa!  18 people gave this a "sucko-barfo" rating!  Really?

{#Naughty}

 
so many trolls everywhere
Posted 7 years ago by CHuLoYo    [ Reply ]
Ah, this is the song from which the violin solo is taken the concludes the credits of every episode of NYPD Blue. I saw an episode last night and couldn't recall from whence that nugget was taken.
Posted 7 years ago by dwlangham    [ Reply ]
THANK YOU
Posted 7 years ago by baylees    [ Reply ]
Great composer the "red priest" my favourite
Posted 7 years ago by nicP    [ Reply ]
HaHa!  18 people gave this a "sucko-barfo" rating!  Really?

{#Naughty}
Posted 7 years ago by gregskrtic    [ Reply ]
 gjr wrote:
funny story:  some local writer (either the globe or boston magazine) used to always refer to him as "C.J. Ozawer"  making fun of the boston brahmins and their silly accent (not the wikkid pissa accent i have or the ones you hear in those horrible imitations from hollywood)

 

One Boston DJ (it may have been the majestically rambling Robert J. Lurtsema) claimed that a townie called in a request during one show for "I'm Inclined to Knock Music." The DJ eventually figured out that the guy meant "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik" by Mozart. 
Posted 7 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
This was great until Vivaldi sold out.

I'm kidding!  Stop hitting me!
Posted 7 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
Everybody in my troupe of court jesters bows in appreciation for this song and will dance upon command, sire.   
Posted 7 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]