Richter/Hope/De Ridder – review

Barbican, LondonLove it or loathe it, Vivaldi's The Four Seasons is as ubiquitous as classical (or more specifically baroque) music gets. Not only has it become supremely familiar through live performances and a myriad of recordings, but it often seems the default choice for restaurant muzak, or as something to listen to on the phone while staying on the line. Max Richter's recomposed version, delivered with spirit by violinist Daniel Hope, is backed by the Britten Sinfonia under conductor AndrÃ...

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