Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
Date
October 23 - 26, 2025
Location
Varies based on date.
Overview
Awaken the Seasons: 300 Years of Brilliance
Celebrate 300 years of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons with a performance as bold as the music itself.
From spring’s first bloom to winter’s final hush, this beloved masterpiece still dazzles with color, character, and emotion. Mercury brings it to life with a chamber ensemble featuring theorbo, bassoon, and a fearless solo violin offering rich texture and intimate insight. No fillers, no frills just all four concertos in one unforgettable, immersive experience.
Step into the soundscape that changed music forever!
This concert is made possible in part by ConocoPhillips, Neighborhood Series Premiere Sponsor, and the Houston Endowment, the Brown Foundation, the Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts, the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance, and by supporters like you.
Program
Antonio Vivaldi
Concerto in E major, Op. 8, RV 269, "Spring"
Concerto in G minor, Op. 8, RV 315, "Summer"
Concerto in F major, Op. 8, RV 293, "Autumn"
Concerto in F minor, Op. 8, RV 297, "Winter"
FEATURED ARTISTS
Jonathan Godfrey, Soloist & Leader
Mann-Wen Lo, Violin
Emily Richardson, Violin
Kathleen Carrington, Viola
Eunghee Cho, Cello
Austin Lewellen, Bass
Stephanie Corwin, Bassoon
Dani Zanuttini-Frank, Theorbo/Guitar
Martin Jones, Harpsichord
RUNNING TIME
1 hour, no intermission
MERCURY AT HOME
Experience a multi-camera stream of this concert from the comfort of your home. Premiering on October 24th at 6 PM and available through November 3rd, you can watch live, at your leisure, and more than once!
