Today’s recital, Monteverdi and His Venetian Legacy, is a journey through the rich musical heritage of Venetian composers from the late Renaissance to the Baroque, featuring works by Monteverdi, Cavalli and Vivaldi.

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The Bellot Ensemble

Corn Exchange

Le Consort is a new and distinctive ensemble made up of four young musicians who share a passion for exploring the riches of the Baroque repertoire. Their performances, on period instruments of the day, are known for their originality, vitality, and enthusiasm in illuminating works for two violins and basso continuo –  the quintessential baroque ensemble.

Le Consort

St. Anthony Park United Church of Christ

January concert 2025

Colburn School

The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Music Academy of the West

City of Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza

Join us for an unforgettable evening as Les Arts Florissants, featuring the spirited young violinist Théotime Langlois de Swarte, presents "Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons at 300." This concert celebrates the 300th anniversary of Antonio Vivaldi's iconic work, performed at Zellerbach Hall on March 19, 2025, at 7:30 pm.

Théotime Langlois de Swarte, known for his transfixing performances and exceptional violin skills, will lead us through a journey back to the Baroque era, channeling the virtuosity of Antonio Vivaldi himself. The program will not only highlight "The Four Seasons" but also showcase masterpieces by Vivaldi’s contemporaries and predecessors, including Monteverdi, Uccellini, and Geminiani, offering a rich tapestry of early music.

The evening's program includes:
- MONTEVERDI: Adoramus te, Christe, SV 289 transcription
- VIVALDI: Concerto for Strings in D minor, Madrigalesco, RV 129
- UCCELLINI: Aria sopra la Bergamasca, Op. 3
- VIVALDI: Concerto in D minor, RV 813
- GEMINIANI: Concerto Grosso No. 12 in D minor, "Follia" after Corelli
- VIVALDI: Overture to La fida ninfa, RV 714

Tickets for this mesmerizing performance start at $76, with season subscriptions available now and single tickets going on sale at noon on August 6. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the brilliance of Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" and more, brought to life by Théotime Langlois de Swarte and Les Arts Florissants in a celebration of early music's enduring beauty and complexity.

Les Arts Florissants with Théotime Langlois de Swarte, violin

University of California, Berkeley

For their Mondavi Center debut, Baroque superstars Les Arts Florissants are joined by fast-rising violinist Théotime Langlois de Swarte in “Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at 300” commemorating the work’s original publication in 1725.

Les Arts Florissants

Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts

When it was published in 1725, no one imagined that Vivaldi’s Opus 8, Nos. 1-4, The Four Seasons, would become some of the most frequently heard music of all time. Yet 300 years later, they are among the best-known classical compositions ever.

The Baroque music supergroup Les Arts Florissants, a best-in-class ensemble of period musicians, are joined by the extraordinary violinist Théotime Langlois de Swarte for a program that presents this iconic music in a new light and commemorates its original publication.

Les Arts Florissants & Théotime Langlois

The University of Texas at Austin

Baroque superstars Les Arts Florissants are joined by fast-rising violinist Théotime Langlois de Swarte in Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” at 300, commemorating the work’s original publication in 1725. The program frames these iconic masterpieces afresh, setting them alongside music Vivaldi would have known in Venice and compositions which were in turn inspired by his bold vision.

The Royal Conservatory of Music

Les Arts Florissants is a best-in-class ensemble of period musicians, and their performances are must-hear events for fans of early music (and anyone curious about it!). In what promises to be a highly in-demand matinee in Carnegie Hall’s most intimate venue, this concert celebrates 300 years since the publishing of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, one of the most popular musical creations of all time. Under the leadership of extraordinary violinist Théotime Langlois de Swarte, they perform the complete masterpiece and additional works by Vivaldi, Monteverdi, and Uccellini.

Carnegie Hall

### Event Description: Les Arts Florissants: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at 300

**Date and Time:** Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 7:30 PM  
**Venue:** Hill Auditorium, 825 North University Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

**Event Overview:**
Join us for a captivating evening as Les Arts Florissants presents "Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at 300," a celebration of the 300th anniversary of Vivaldi’s iconic concertos. This performance will not only showcase the timeless beauty of Vivaldi’s work but also frame it in a contemporary context, exploring themes of nature, the cyclical nature of existence, and the impact of climate change.

**Program:**
- **Claudio Monteverdi:** Adoramus te, SV 289
- **Antonio Vivaldi:** Concerto for strings and basso continuo, RV 129 Madrigalesco
- **Marco Uccellini:** Bergamasca
- **Vivaldi:** Concerto in d minor, RV 813
- **Francesco Geminiani:** Concerto No. 12 in d minor La Folia after Corelli
- **Vivaldi:** Concerto in E Major, Op. 8, No. 1, RV 269 Spring
- **Vivaldi:** Concerto in g minor, Op. 8, No. 2, RV 315 Summer
- **Vivaldi:** Overture to La fida ninfa The Faithful Nymph, RV 714
- **Vivaldi:** Concerto in F Major, Op. 8, No. 3, RV 293 Autumn
- **Vivaldi:** Grave from Violin Concerto in B-flat Major, RV 370
- **Vivaldi:** Concerto in f minor, Op. 8, No. 4, RV 297 Winter

**Featured Artist:**
- **Théotime Langlois de Swarte, Violin:** A rising star in the world of classical music, Théotime Langlois de Swarte is known for his mesmerizing performances on both baroque and modern instruments. A regular member of Les Arts Florissants since 2014, de Swarte has performed extensively as a soloist and chamber musician. He plays on a Jacob Stainer violin of 1665 and an Allessandro Gagliano from 1700.

**Ticket Information:**
- **Season Ticket Packages:** Available now
- **Individual Event Tickets:** On sale starting August 1
- **Discounts:** Student, Senior, and Group discounts may be available

**Sponsors:**
- **Permanently Endowed Support:** Darragh H. and Robert O. Weisman Memorial Endowment Fund
- **Title Sponsor:** Dick Caldarazzo and Eileen Weiser
- **Principal Sponsor:** Emily Bandera
- **Supporting Sponsor:** Claire L. Turcotte

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the UMS University Musical Society website or call the box office at 734-764-2538. Don’t miss this extraordinary celebration of Vivaldi’s enduring masterpiece!

Marco Uccellini

Events

Upcoming events

12 - 17 Jan, 2025

January concert 2025 · Camerata Pacifica

Mar 19, 2025

Les Arts Florissants with Théotime Langlois de Swarte, violin · Cal Performances

Mar 21, 2025

Les Arts Florissants · Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts

Mar 27, 2025

Les Arts Florissants & Théotime Langlois · Texas Performing Arts

Mar 29, 2025

Les Arts Florissants with Théotime Langlois de Swarte, violin · The Royal Conservatory of Music

Past events

May 15, 2024

The Bellot Ensemble · Newbury Spring Festival

Feb 25, 2024

Le Consort · Schubert Club

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