The Vivaldi concert at the Celsus Library was a night concert in Ephesus Ancient City. The Izmir State Symphony Orchestra played Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with violinist Andres Gabetta as the soloist. The poster in this post gives the date as 22 September 2024, at 9 pm.
Ephesus grand theater reconstruction is about to be finished, and the first concert is already planned! There will be an amazing concert in Ephesus which will be hosted by Izmir State Orchestra. Violinist Andres Gabetta will be playing Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. You can book the tickets by clicking here. Enjoy your night and see you soon in Ephesus!
What Is Vivaldi’s Four Seasons?
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons is a set of four violin concertos, one for each season: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Each concerto has three movements, fast, slow and fast, and a short poem goes with it. All four together take about 40 minutes to play.
The music paints pictures with sound. You can hear singing birds, a barking dog, buzzing flies and storms. It was printed in Amsterdam in 1725 as part of set of twelve concertos, and it is one of the best known pieces of baroque music.
Concerts at the Library of Celsus
The restored facade of library makes a natural backdrop for music, and at night the lights bring out every column and statue.
Concerts here are announced year by year, so check the official calendar for new ones. For the evening openings and the big shows in the Grand Theater, read my post on Ephesus at night.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there concerts at the Library of Celsus?
Yes, now and then. The Vivaldi night concert was one, and the International Izmir Festival has used the Library of Celsus as a stage too. New concerts are announced each year.
How long is Vivaldi’s Four Seasons?
A full performance of all four concertos takes about 40 minutes. Spring lasts about 10 minutes, Summer and Autumn about 11, and Winter about 9.
Who is Andres Gabetta?
Andres Gabetta is a baroque violinist who plays in the ensemble Cappella Gabetta together with his sister, the cellist Sol Gabetta. He was the soloist of this concert.
