Vivaldi Special. Hannah French on The Four Seasons

There's no more familiar piece of classical music than Antonio Vivaldi's The Four Seasons. But for all the recordings and broadcasts and interpretations of it that there has been over the past three centuries, there is still some mystery about the music. Why did Vivaldi write it? What were his inspirations? Where and when did The Four Seasons burst into life. The broadcaster and author Dr Hannah French has written a wonderful, incisive book called The Rolling Year that examines questions like this. In this special episode Peter and the violinist Min Kym sat down with Hannah to find out more about Vivaldi, his music, Mantua and Manchester. Enjoy the music. We'll be returning to the Travels Through Time format very soon! Show notes People/Social Interviewers: Peter Moore and Min Kym Guest: Dr Hannah French Production: Maria Nolan Music: John Harrison, The Four Seasons

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Vivaldi Special. Hannah French on The Four Seasons is an episode from Travels Through Time by Travels Through Time.

This episode is 46:32 long.

This episode was published on Jan 20, 2026.

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