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

Th?otime 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.

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