Bach and His Contemporaries

Théotime Langlois de Swarte directs a program of works by Bach, Telemann, Pisendel, and Vivaldi. The selection places Bach within a broader Baroque context, drawing connections across composers active in different European centers. Langlois de Swarte, who came to wider attention through Les Arts Florissants, has become one of the leading young violinists in Baroque repertory, admired for performances that combine stylistic command with vivid musical personality. The program reflects the circulation of musical styles and ideas during the period.