Theotime Langlois De Swarte & Les Ombres - Leclair Vivaldi & Locatelli: Violin Concertos (CD)

Théotime Langlois de Swarte continues his exploration of the violin repertory of the early eighteenth century. On this program, he highlights the links between three leading composers for the instrument, whose popularity was burgeoning at the time: Vivaldi, father of the violin concerto, and two of his most brilliant younger contemporaries, Locatelli and Leclair. A recording which, beyond the interplay of echoes and personal connections, showcases the extraordinary versatility of an instrument as virtuosic as it is poetic.

Track List:

Disc: 1

1. Vivaldi: Prelude in a Minor, Based on Violin Concerto RV.355
2. Leclair: Violin Concerto in a Minor, Op.7 No.5: I. Vivace
3. Leclair: Violin Concerto in a Minor, Op.7 No.5: II. Largo - Adagio
4. Leclair: Violin Concerto in a Minor, Op.7 No.5: III. Allegro Assai
5. Vivaldi: Violin Concerto in B minor, RV.384: I. Allegro
6. Vivaldi: Violin Concerto in B minor, RV.384: II. Largo
7. Vivaldi: Violin Concerto in B minor, RV.384: III. Allegro
8. Locatelli: Violin Concerto in E minor, Op.3 No.8: I. Andante - Cappriccio
9. Locatelli: Violin Concerto in E minor, Op.3 No.8: II. Largo
10. Locatelli: Violin Concerto in E minor, Op.3 No.8: III. Allegro - Cappriccio
11. Leclair: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op.10 No.3: I. Allegro Moderato
12. Leclair: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op.10 No.3: II. Andante
13. Leclair: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op.10 No.3: III. Allegro Ma Non Tropo
14. Vivaldi: Prelude in C Major, Based on Trio Sonata RV. 60
15. Vivaldi: Violin Concerto in C Major, RV. 179A "Per Anna Maria": I. Allegro Ma Poco
16. Vivaldi: Violin Concerto in C Major, RV. 179A "Per Anna Maria": II. Largo
17. Vivaldi: Violin Concerto in C Major, RV. 179A "Per Anna Maria": III. Allegro