JANOSKA ENSEMBLE “VIVALDI: THE FOUR SEASONS IN JANOSKA STYLE”
The Janoska Ensemble, one of the world’s most innovative ensembles, is happy to announce the
release of their fourth studio album: an exciting new interpretation of Antonio Vivaldi’s timeless
masterpiece “The Four Seasons / Le Quattro Stagioni”. This album marks another milestone in the
ensemble’s impressive career and will once again delight music lovers far beyond the classical world.
Vivaldi’s works were deliberately chosen as baroque music provides an ideal basis for the Ensemble’s
unique “Janoska Style” – characterized by virtuoso improvisations and cross-genre fusions. This style is
particularly evident in the art of improvisation, which has become a trademark of the ensemble since
it was founded. The four violin concertos shine in a completely new light thanks to the orchestral
splendor of the ensemble and will be an integral part of their live repertoire in the future.
The Janoska Ensemble takes it even further: each movement of the Four Seasons is enriched by newly
composed passages by ensemble member František Janoska, which are brought to life with
breathtaking virtuosity by Ondrej, Roman and Julius. Vivaldi’s original sonnets serve as a central theme
and the musicians interpret not only the seasons, but also cultural change over the centuries. This
artistic approach combines classical heritage with contemporary interpretation in a fascinating way.
In addition to their musical achievements, the Janoska Ensemble has performed on four continents and
delighted audiences worldwide. Their two previous albums on Deutsche Grammophon have also
achieved gold status, underlining the exceptional quality and popularity of their music.
In view of the upcoming 300th anniversary of Vivaldi’s composition in 2025, the Janoska Ensemble is
planning a world tour next year. This will offer a wide audience the opportunity to experience Janoska’s
unique interpretation of the Four Seasons live.
Album release and tour dates
The album “Vivaldi: The Four Seasons in Janoska Style” will be released by Deutsche Grammophon on
October 25th, 2024. As a taste, the track “Storm in Janoska Style” will be released on September 27th
along with a visually stunning music video. Listeners can look forward to rapid tempo changes and the
musical depiction of a tornado.
With the piece “The Hunter and the Jazzy Fox”, the ensemble deviates from the original and takes its
listeners on a wild hunt that leads into a captivating swing inspired by the legendary jazz clubs in New
York. This piece will be released together with the album on October 25th, 2024.
Details on the world tour dates will be announced shortly.
About the Janoska Ensemble
The Janoska Ensemble, consisting of the Slovakian brothers Ondrej, Roman and František Janoska and
their brother-in-law Julius Darvas, has become one of the most innovative classical music projects
worldwide since its foundation. Their unique “Janoska Style” masterfully combines classical music with
elements of jazz, pop and world music, creating an incomparable musical expressiveness that is
celebrated worldwide.
