Holland Baroque & Théotime Langlois de Swarte – ‘Tarantella!’
4 February
Holland Baroque & Théotime Langlois de Swarte – ‘Tarantella!’ A fiery new programme featuring the inspired French violin phenomenon Théotime Langlois de Swarte. In this unique collaboration, virtuoso concertos by Vivaldi are surrounded by Mediterranean dances and traditional folk songs.
Holland Baroque & Théotime Langlois de Swarte – ‘Tarantella!’
Virtuoso concertos by Vivaldi surrounded by Mediterranean dances and traditional folk songs
A fiery new programme featuring the inspired French violin phenomenon Théotime Langlois de Swarte. In this unique collaboration, virtuoso concertos by Vivaldi are surrounded by Mediterranean dances and traditional folk songs. Baroque with a touch of folk.
The tarantella, a traditional dance from the sunny south, is said to have once worked wonders as dance therapy against spider venom. Like the Fandango, the Folia and other folk dances in which madness leads to energetic and virtuoso pieces, this wild dance was a grateful source of inspiration for Baroque composers such as Vivaldi, Boccherini and Geminiani. The sparkling 17th-century dance tradition, filled with virtuoso improvisations, compelling grooves and ancient rituals, resounds here in an 18th-century setting.
Théotime Langlois de Swarte …
Holland Baroque & Théotime Langlois de Swarte – ‘Tarantella!’
Virtuoso concertos by Vivaldi surrounded by Mediterranean dances and traditional folk songs
A fiery new programme featuring the inspired French violin phenomenon Théotime Langlois de Swarte. In this unique collaboration, virtuoso concertos by Vivaldi are surrounded by Mediterranean dances and traditional folk songs. Baroque with a touch of folk.
The tarantella, a traditional dance from the sunny south, is said to have once worked wonders as dance therapy against spider venom. Like the Fandango, the Folia and other folk dances in which madness leads to energetic and virtuoso pieces, this wild dance was a grateful source of inspiration for Baroque composers such as Vivaldi, Boccherini and Geminiani. The sparkling 17th-century dance tradition, filled with virtuoso improvisations, compelling grooves and ancient rituals, resounds here in an 18th-century setting.
Théotime Langlois de Swarte is known for his brilliant technique and expressive playing. The undeniable chemistry between him and the players of Holland Baroque guarantees an evening full of musical fireworks and passion.
With tireless curiosity, Holland Baroque enriches the musical canon. The orchestra approaches the score as an unfinished work of art: drawing on knowledge, craftsmanship, imagination and playfulness, it turns Baroque music into a fresh and vivid experience. In doing so, Holland Baroque has developed its own distinctive sound. As artistic directors, Judith and Tineke Steenbrink form the beating heart of the ensemble. They compose and arrange music for the orchestra and its guest musicians, giving rise to unique projects such as Gospel Baroque with the London Community Gospel Choir, Love is Crazy with punk diva Sven Ratzke, and Silk Baroque with sheng player Wu Wei. Extensive research has not only uncovered a wealth of repertoire, but also led to renewed recognition of forgotten 17th-century composers such as Benedictus a Sancto Josepho. The orchestra gained wider public acclaim through collaborations with trumpet virtuoso Eric Vloeimans and singer-songwriter Daniel Lohues. Its collaboration with Reinbert de Leeuw was particularly profound and deeply moving.