Théotime Langlois de Swarte / Justin Taylor

Théotime Langlois de Swarte, violin

Justin Taylor, harpsichord

On the agenda:

Francoeur / Rebel, Anet, Rameau, Corelli

Gavottes, opera arias, sonatas and folias

The two François, Rebel and Franoeur, contributed brilliantly to the development of the art of sonata in France, following in the footsteps of the great Arcangelo Corelli, including the 12 Sonate per violino op. 5 exerted immense influence over the whole of Europe for several decades, including geniuses of the stature of Bach and Rameau. Virtuosos celebrated for their technical perfection and the beauty of their sounds, Rebel and Francoeur composed works tailored to their exceptional abilities. Above all, unique in history, these "Siamese brothers of music" wrote together stunning pages, until co-signing operas! They too, brothers in music, in every respect worthy of the illustrious masters they interpret, Théotime Langlois de Swarte and Justin Taylor undertake to pay tribute to these remarkable figures in an exciting program.