Reimagined Classical Classic

The most popular of Vivaldi's concertos, his enchanting and magnificent Four Seasons is essential listening for any fan of classical music, but how might one update it for the modern age while retaining that essence of a journey that celebrates and evokes the best of the seasons? Contemporary classical master Max Richter ponders just this in his marvelous take on the iconic work, imbuing electronica and minimalist elements into the piece to create something wholly original yet strikingly familiar. Christopher Dragon takes charge of the Colorado Symphony to present this excellent work, featuring the virtuosic talent of Simone Porter.

The mastery doesn't stop there either. Mozart's 25th Symphony also gets a rendition, a showcase of how the young composer was already making moves to push the boundaries of what a symphony is, with dramatic movements and sudden contrasts keeping both orchestra and listener on their toes.