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French composer, best known for his operetta works, was born in Cologne in 1819. His father, a cantor and music teacher, decided to ensure his son's musical education...
The son of the esteemed violinist Giovanni Battista Vivaldi was born in Venice in 1678. At the age of 25, he was ordained as a priest and became known as the "red priest". He became a violin teacher at the Hospital of Mercy and a conductor of the orchestra in Venice, which was highly renowned at that time.
The REED CONNECTION anchor trio is a joint initiative of the soloists of the Tadeusz Baird Zielona Góra Philharmonic. The main idea behind the formation of the ensemble is to promote the joy of making music together and to promote Polish and world music.
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Jacques Loussier is an outstanding French pianist and composer who gained fame thanks to his jazz interpretations of classical works. His group, Jacques Loussier Trio, uniquely combines jazz improvisation with classical music, creating innovative and captivating arrangements. In this particular recording, they present their vision of the famous piece by Antonio Vivaldi - Summer from The Four Seasons. Jacques Loussier Trio not only faithfully captures the melodic and harmonic structures of the original composition but also adds their own distinctive jazz interpretation. It is worth noting that Summer from The Four Seasons is one of the most well-known and beloved pieces in the history of classical music. It is a dynamic and energetic composition that perfectly reflects the atmosphere and emotions associated with the change of seasons. In this jazz version, Jacques Loussier Trio introduces characteristic swing accents and improvisations that give the piece a new, invigorating sound. As a pianist, Jacques Loussier demonstrates extraordinary technique and virtuosity, introducing countless subtle nuances and colors into the piece. His ability to clearly define the rhythm and sense of dynamics makes this interpretation of Summer appreciated by both classical and jazz music fans. Jazz interpretations of classical pieces are becoming increasingly popular because they combine the perfection of classical composition with the freedom of improvisation, characteristic of jazz. In the case of Jacques Loussier Trio, their jazz interpretation of Summer from The Four Seasons is an excellent example of how both musical genres can complement each other, creating a unique and innovative sound. This is a recording that will certainly appeal to both classical and jazz music lovers. Jacques Loussier Trio proves that their talent and vision can transform and refresh even the most well-known and celebrated works of classical music. This extraordinary combination of talent, creativity, and respect for the original piece makes their interpretation of Summer from The Four Seasons truly exceptional and praiseworthy.
This piece is an absolute firecracker! The Jacques Loussier Trio has once again proven that they are masters of jazz interpretation of classical works. Their version of Vivaldi's Seasons is simply amazing - energetic, full of passion, and unpredictable. I can't take my eyes off this video! Loussier served us truly phenomenal piano parts that blend perfectly with the dynamic rhythm of the bass and drums. This is what our youth generation expects - modern, refreshed interpretations of the classics. I can't wait to see what else Loussier has prepared for us!