DESCRIPTION:
Vivaldi’s famous Four Seasons sway listeners’ emotions by depicting how country-folk in 18th-century Italy react to the joy of Spring, the heat of Summer, Autumn wine and Winter storms. In north-western Finland, the ancient tradition of folk-fiddle playing in Kaustinen has nurtured a new generation of string players, leading to the formation of two world-class orchestras (modern and baroque) in the region. The musicians of Barocco Boreale share a rich variety of international experience in mainstream, folk and Early music. Guided by Baroque principles and Italian style, they bring to life Kreeta-Maria Kentala’s vision of the contrasts of the Finnish climate, from winter sports to midnight sun in summer.