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Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra celebrates the seasons with Vivaldi and Piazzolla

The Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra’s winter concert on Jan. 19 is featuring two timeless masterpieces that explore the seasons of the year in vivid musical detail.

Under the baton of music director and conductor Stephen Alltop, the orchestra will perform Antonio Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons,” first published 300 years ago, revolutionizing music with its vivid storytelling and technical innovation’ and Astor Piazzolla’s “The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires.”

The concert will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road in Elmhurst. There will be a pre-concert talk at 1:45 p.m.

The performance is dedicated to the memory of Keith Olson, a beloved supporter of the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra.

Making her Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra solo debut, Cynthia Freivogel is an acclaimed American violinist currently based in Amsterdam.

And Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra’s concertmaster Rika Seko will shine in Piazzolla’s work, bringing the fiery rhythms of Buenos Aires to life.

Elmhurst Symphony Concertmaster Rika Seko steps into the spotlight for Argentinian composer Astor Piazzolla’s “The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires.” Courtesy of Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra

The concert offers a unique pairing of works that represent the four seasons in two distinct musical languages.

First published in 1725, Vivaldi’s iconic set of violin concertos is known for its vivid depictions of nature. Listeners will experience frozen landscapes, buzzing bees, singing birds, and warm winter fires through the music.

Inspired by Vivaldi’s masterwork, Piazzolla’s compositions infuse the traditional seasonal themes with the spirit of tango, blending classical music with Argentine passion.

For ticket information, visit elmhurstsymphony.org/the-four-seasons or call (630) 941-0202, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays.

For inquiries, contact the Elmhurst Symphony Association at (630) 941-0202 or via email at contact@elmhurstsymphony.org.

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