Rick and 70 others recording heavy version of The Four Seasons Rick Wakeman is among 70 musicians involved in turning Vivaldi music into heavy metal. The Vivaldi Metal Project, which was launched in 2013 by composer and producer Mistheria and his co-producer bassist Alberto Rigoni. Recording of The Four Seasons, originally composed for violins in the 1720s, is underway after a full year spent on arrangements. It’s set for release next March. Wakeman says: “This is an amazing

Rick Wakeman appears on ITV’s Perspectives series to lend his expert analysis of Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” featuring Mistheria Sunday, 3rd May 2015, at 10:20pm (UK) on ITV Rock keyboardist Rick Wakeman reappraises Antonio Vivaldi‘s “The Four Seasons” – one of the most popular piece of classical music of all time but often denounced as muzak for the middle classes. Wakeman thinks the critics are wrong though, and believes that the Four Seasons was so far ahead of its time that

On January 12nd, 2015, Mistheria and Alberto Rigoni met the wizard of keyboards and Rock legend of all times Mr. RICK WAKEMAN (YES). We are extremely proud to announce that Rick has confirmed his participation in the Vivaldi Metal Project. We feel really amazed and deeply honored! Also, he has left a video message to all our fans, check it out! Thanks so much Rick, you’re a superb musician and a wonderful person! Special thanks to Mrs. Linda Brusasco, Mrs. Ros Tsang and Mr. T