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Theotime Langlois De Swarte & Les Ombres

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The sound of magic and charm that one cannot forget once one hears itFrench up-and-coming violinist de Swarte plays concertos by the three great baroque violin masters!de Swarte continues his exploration of violin works from the first half of the 18th century. In his previous concerto, HAF 8905292, de Swarte gave a masterful performance with Christie (harpsichord) in a program focusing on Leclerc and Snaier. This time, the program focuses on Vivaldi, the "father of the violin concerto," and his contemporaries Leclerc and Locatelli. Each was an outstanding player, and their works require considerable skill. Swarte's sound has a magical charm that one cannot forget once one hears it, and his breathtaking ensemble with "Les Sombres" is also a treat to hear. Théotime Langlois de Swarte (violin), whose repertoire ranges from the 17th century to the present, but he continues to explore works from the first half of the 18th century in particular. He began playing the violin at the age of 4 and discovered baroque violin at the age of 9. She studied at the Ecole Normale de Musique in Paris with Duvivier Erli and Igor Volusine, and in 2014 she entered the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique in Paris, where she also studied chamber music. He is also active as a soloist.In the summer of 2021, he released a CD with Christy on harpsichord (HAF 8905292). King International

Tracklisting:

1.Prelude in A minor (based on Violin Concerto RV 355)
2.Violin Concerto in A minor Op. 7 no. 5 (Six Concertos a tre violini, alto e basso Op. 7)~I. Vivace
3.Violin Concerto in A minor Op. 7 no. 5 (Six Concertos a tre violini, alto e basso Op. 7)~II. Largo - Adagio
4.Violin Concerto in A minor Op. 7 no. 5 (Six Concertos a tre violini, alto e basso Op. 7)~III. Allegro assai
5.Violin Concerto in B minor RV 384 (Concerto in Si minore per violino, archi e basso continuo)~I. Allegro
6.Violin Concerto in B minor RV 384 (Concerto in Si minore per violino, archi e basso continuo)~II. Largo
7.Violin Concerto in B minor RV 384 (Concerto in Si minore per violino, archi e basso continuo)~III. Allegro
8.Violin Concerto in E minor Op. 3 no. 8 (L'arte del violino Op. 3)~I. Andante - Capriccio
9.Violin Concerto in E minor Op. 3 no. 8 (L'arte del violino Op. 3)~II. Largo
10.Violin Concerto in E minor Op. 3 no. 8 (L'arte del violino Op. 3)~III. Allegro - Capriccio
11.Violin Concerto in D major Op. 10 no. 3 (Six concertos a tre violini, alto e basso Op. 10)~I. Allegro moderato
12.Violin Concerto in D major Op. 10 no. 3 (Six concertos a tre violini, alto e basso Op. 10)~II. Andante
13.Violin Concerto in D major Op. 10 no. 3 (Six concertos a tre violini, alto e basso Op. 10)~III. Allegro ma non troppo
14.Prelude in C major (based on Trio Sonata RV 60)
15.Violin Concerto in C major RV 179a 'Per Anna Maria'~I. Allegro ma poco
16.Violin Concerto in C major RV 179a 'Per Anna Maria'~II. Largo
17.Violin Concerto in C major RV 179a 'Per Anna Maria'~III. Allegro