Composer and virtuoso violinist Antonio Vivaldi is best known for his
group of four violin concerti, each of which offers a musical expression
of a season of the year. Written around 1716-17, they rank among the
earliest examples of program music, or compositions with a narrative
element.
This edition of the perennially popular work features distilled
selections from the entire score that have been specially adapted for
beginning pianists. Editor David Dutkanicz has provided fingerings,
brief notes, and performance suggestions. Directions for downloading
MP3s of each piece are included.