Eschewing its usual heavy orchestral sound in favor of a more stripped-down instrumentation, Dutch violinist
Janine Jansen's second album offers a fresh interpretation of one of the most performed classical works,
Vivaldi's The Four Seasons. The 2005 follow-up to her
Barry Wordsworth-conducted debut, the subtle but passionate renditions of the "La Primavera," "L'estate," "L'autunno," and "L'inverno" concertos are performed with a sparse, eight-piece ensemble including Lithuanian violinist
Julian Rachlin, her cellist brother Maarten, and harpsichordist father Jan.