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What is Vivaldi 3rd movement of Summer about?

Antonio Vivaldi's 3 movement, "Presto", from the four violin concerto set, The Four Seasons, depicts intense thunderstorms during the summer season. The movement is characterized by its fast and energetic tempo, imitating a tempest. The soloist's virtuosic passages capture the unpredictability and intensity of a storm. The concerto conveys the atmosphere and emotions of a summer storm, with its torrential rain, strong wind, and flashes of lightning.

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