Hannah French

Embrace the art of listening seasonally with BBC Radio 3 presenter Dr Hannah French as she explores Antonio Vivaldi’s evergreen work: The Four Seasons. Through the rich imagery of each 300-year-old concerto and its accompanying poetry, Hannah uncovers the detail of Vivaldi’s personal and creative life. Based on conversations with fellow musicians and experts in health, nature, food, wine, and science, she helps bring a new perspective to the music through our shared experiences of the joys and fears of the ever-evolving seasons. To spend a year in the company of Vivaldi is to witness the sounds of both ancient festivals and the beauty and brutality of the natural world.