Les 4 Saisons de Vivaldi Extraits

Fritz Kreisler – Prélude et Allegro Written in the style of Gaetano Pugnani, this virtuoso piece pays homage to the elegance of the baroque violin while blending Kreisler's romantic sensibility.

Fritz Kreisler – Prélude et Allegro

Written in the style of Gaetano Pugnani, this virtuoso piece pays homage to the elegance of the baroque violin while blending Kreisler's romantic sensibility. Alternately solemn and brilliant, this Prélude et Allegro has become one of the most beloved pages in the encore repertoire.

Ludwig van Beethoven – Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61

Composed in 1806, this concerto is one of the major works in the violin repertoire. Both noble and luminous, it combines grandeur with the intimate lyricism of the solo violin. Its poetic depth and balance make it a pinnacle of concertante art.

Antonio Vivaldi's The Four Seasons is a set of four violin concertos, composed in 1723. It is undoubtedly Vivaldi's most famous composition and the most performed musical work in the world. It is a violin concerto where the soloist plays accompanied by a chamber orchestra. The content of each part is varied and evokes each of the seasons to which it relates. For example, winter is punctuated by pizzicato notes on the high strings, reminiscent of icy rain, while summer evokes a storm in the final movement, prepared by thunder rumbling repeatedly in the movement.

The Orchestre Hélios is a professional musical ensemble based in Paris, founded in 2015 by Paul Savalle with the desire to spread classical music to a wide audience, in emblematic heritage venues. The orchestra is committed to an approach combining artistic excellence, accessibility, and the promotion of cultural heritage. Composed of professional musicians from major French and European ensembles, the Orchestre Hélios tackles an extensive repertoire, ranging from baroque masterpieces to great romantic works, as well as major works from the sacred and symphonic repertoire. The programmes are designed to offer the public an immersive musical experience, highlighting