The secret of the birth of 'Four Seasons' between a lonely girl and a genius composer: The Strega Prize-winning 'Vivaldi and Me' gets a new edition with the film release!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha announced the release of 'Vivaldi and Me' by Tiziano Scarpa, translated by Etsuko Nakayama, on May 19, 2026. The book is priced at 2,420 yen (tax included).

Strega Prize-winning 'Vivaldi and Me'

Set in early 18th-century Venice.

Cecilia, abandoned at a baby hatch at birth, possesses extraordinary musical talent. Her music teacher, Father Antonio (Vivaldi), immediately recognizes her talent, but he is simultaneously overcome by intense jealousy.

This story follows a period in Vivaldi’s mysterious life through the eyes of a lonely girl living in an orphanage, exploring the secret history behind the birth of the violin concerto 'The Four Seasons.'

This masterpiece delicately depicts the relationship between a girl who learns, contemplates, and struggles through music, and her teacher who dedicates his all to music. Please enjoy the original novel along with the film opening on May 22.

Film 'Vivaldi and Me' opens nationwide on May 22!

Based on this book, the film will be shown sequentially at theaters across Japan, including Cine Switch Ginza and Theatre Umeda.

The director is Damiano Michieletto. Cecilia is played by Tecla Insolia, and Antonio Vivaldi is played by Michele Riondino.

Author: Tiziano Scarpa (Born in Venice, 1963) Translator: Etsuko Nakayama (Born in Tokyo, 1957)

Title: Vivaldi and Me Specifications: 46 size / Paperback / 184 pages Release Date: May 19, 2026 Price: 2,420 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-309-20949-4