Some different takes on a familiar theme: Antonio Vivaldi's “Winter” from “The Four Seasons”

I love the versatility of classical music. Just as the plays of William Shakespeare don't all have to be set in the Renaissance, nor does a violin concerto, say, need to be played with violins.

The blizzard that dumped more than a foot of snow in the last two days on the East Coast got me thinking of Antonio Vivaldi's “Four Seasons.” (I haven't found a $1 copy of it yet, but give me time. I will.) But instead of posting a clip of the usual violin concerto, here are some alternate versions, showing that a violin concerto can be played with a guitar, an accordion and yes, a techno beat.

Which one's your favorite? Is there a version you found that's not here? Feel free to post the link in the comments.

“Winter” on accordion:


Classical guitar adaptation:


Techno version: