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Spring 1st Movement
Spring by Class 6b in Germany:
ITALIAN CLASSES 2D AND 2E PLAYING SPRING
Spring 2nd Movement
Spring 3rd Movement
Spring
After a long winter in which the snow covers in white the great landscape, the spring arises like a colorful explosion, the flowers, the butterflies and the song of the birds initiates with a joy hymn whereupon this beautiful station is received.
The birds add themselves to the general joy with their trills and warblings (three solo violins). Afar the smooth murmur of a water little stream singsong is listened to, also in spring there are terrible heavy downpours announced with the lightning and the thunderclap.
The second movement draws a scene where a little shepherd has remained slept, the smooth wind produces a beautiful murmur and the violin solo describes the sweet and calm dream of the little shepherd. In the third movement a popular celebration is described with jubilant songs and dances because of the Spring’s arrival.
Ángeles Saavedra, (2010). Antonio Vivaldi and the "Four Seasons" explained
SPRING (CONCERTO NO. 1) Vivaldi's Sonnet
Joyful Spring has arrived,
The birds welcome it with their happy songs, And the brooks in the gentle breezes
Flow with a sweet murmur.
The sky is covered with a black mantle, Thunder and lightning announce a storm. When they are silent, the birds
Take up again their harmonious songs.
And in the flower-rich meadow,
To the gentle murmur of leaves and plants
The goatherd sleeps, his faithful dog at his side.
To the merry sounds of a rustic bagpipe
Nymphs and shepherds dance in their beloved spot When Spring appears in its brilliance.