A reimagining of Vivaldi’s ‘Four Seasons’ to be performed at The Apex

Britten Sinfonia (pictured above) and Thomas Gould return to The Apex, in Bury St Edmunds, next month, with Max Richter’s “Recomposed” – his celebrated 21st Century reimagining of Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons”.

 Vivaldi’s popular work is everywhere, whether accompanying TV adverts or featuring regularly in the concert hall.

Max Richter puts a fresh energy into it and invites us to listen to it anew as he re-composes it.

He said: “The original ‘Four Seasons’ is a phenomenally innovative and creative piece of work. It’s so dynamic, so full of amazing images. And it feels very contemporary … my aim was to fall in love with the original again – and I have.”

The “Recomposed” album topped the classical charts in 22 countries.

Britten Sinfonia has a particularly close association with the piece, having given the concert premiere in 2012 and the first performance at the BBC Proms – to a rapturous reception – in 2023.

Britten Sinfonia is one of the world’s most celebrated and pioneering ensembles.

The orchestra is acclaimed for its virtuoso musicianship, an inspired approach to concert programming which makes bold, intelligent connections across 400 years of repertoire, and a versatility that is second to none.

Full programme:
Purcell – Chaconne
Vivaldi – Concerto for 2 violins in A minor, RV522
Philip Glass – Company for strings
Steve Reich – Duet for 2 violins and strings
JS Bach – Brandenburg Concerto No 3
Interval
Vivaldi / Max Richter – The Four Seasons Recomposed

Britten Sinfonia play at The Apex on Tuesday, November 5, at 7.30pm. See www.theapex.co.uk or ring 01284 758000 for tickets. Or visit The Apex box office in Charter Square Bury St Edmunds.