This concert tells a story we've heard many times before: a young, talented artist travels the world for inspiration, and in his encounter with the wider world, his life and art are transformed. These 'journeys of discovery' were taken by countless artists in the 18th and 19th centuries. But this formative journey would prove to have major consequences, not only for the artist himself, but also for art and history as a whole. For this journey changed Swedish music forever.

Roman – den svenske Händel

Det Kgl. Bibliotek, The Royal Library

Get ready to be swept off your feet with the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra’s Sinfonia 1: Echoes of Passion. Join us on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 8pm at the D.F. Cook Recital Hall, MUN School of Music, for a night of musical fervor under the skilled direction of conductor Andrei Feher.

Echoes of Passion

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Expect creative sparks to fly as period instruments are joined with percussion for virtuosic arrangements of music spanning nearly 600 years – by JS Bach, Geminiani, Xenakis, Weiss and others – all presented with the trademark energy and effervescence for which both artists are renowned.

Christoph Sietzen & AAM

Museum Ludwig

EPSG:4326

EXPRESS CONCERT: Kyu-Young Kim Plays Vivaldi’s Four Seasons

St. Andrew's Lutheran Church

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

Lammermuir Festival 2024: Novel, Handel, London

St Mary’s Parish Church, Haddington

Travel back in time to Dublin’s Smock Alley Theatre. It’s May 1742 and the eccentric musician Mr Charles is hosting a vibrant showcase of the latest musical fashions from across Europe.

Irish Baroque Orchestra

The Queen's Hall

Portland Chamber Music Festival - Virtuosity

University of Southern Maine

Following a heartfelt violin sonata by Schumann (who adored Bach), the East Coast Chamber Orchestra’s extraordinary ensemble offers a contemporary work inspired by Bach's stunning Chaconne, “one epic movement ... that would define string playing forever after.” Finally, with a rollicking set of variations on a Baroque dance theme, you’ll see why the New York Times declared, "ECCO delivers performances that are nothing short of electrifying." 

Program IV: Virtuosity

Soloists from the Festival Orchestra will bring out the southern sun to banish the northern fog through the influence of Italian Baroque composers. Come for J.C. (“The London”) Bach’s Sinfonia Concertante for violin and cello, and concerti grossi by Corelli, Geminiani (arranging Corelli) and Avison (arranging Scarlatti), and stay for Handel’s delightful chamber organ concerto “The Cuckoo and the Nightingale” and more—performed by the Festival Orchestra led by Elizabeth Blumenstock.

London Fog, Italian Sunshine

St. Mark Presbyterian Church

So, the music of the London-born Purcell sits alongside masterpieces by Handel – a German who became English by choice – and Ignatius Sancho, who was born into slavery but found freedom and musical success in Georgian England. Curated by American countertenor Reginald Mobley, Sons of England weaves music and words to explore alternative histories of the English baroque, culminating in a Sancho-inspired new commission by composer Roderick Williams: musical history shaping a shared future.

The Golden Anniversary: Sons of England Academy of Ancient Music

Milton Court Concert Hall

With repertoire spanning the canon to contemporary works, this beloved series is unparalleled in ambition and depth. Under the inspired curation of new Director of Chamber Music Paul Wiancko, globally renowned chamber musicians present 11 ingenious programs rich in revelry and fellowship. Paul’s inaugural season welcomes composer-in-residence Reena Esmail, along with an array of talented first-timers and Festival favorites ready to rock the Dock.

Bank of America Chamber Music

Dock Street Theatre

Les Violons du Roy has been a focal point of Québec City’s musical life since it was founded by Bernard Labadie in 1984. The ensemble takes its name from the celebrated court orchestra of the French kings. Under music director Jonathan Cohen, this orchestra soars to truly regal heights. With classical guitarist Miloš, Les Violons du Roy explores an expansive chamber orchestra repertoire with a skillful faithfulness to the period of each work.

Les Violons du Roy

Stanford University

Immerse yourself in the exquisite sounds of Baroque and early music with The English Concert at Caramoor on December 8, 2023. This remarkable evening, set to begin at 8:00pm in the Music Room, promises an unforgettable journey through the works of Vivaldi, Dall’Abaco, Geminiani, and more, performed by one of the finest period-instrument ensembles of our time.

Under the artistic direction of Harry Bicket, who leads from the harpsichord, The English Concert returns to Caramoor following their acclaimed 2021 all-Vivaldi performance. This year, they will enchant the audience with the remaining concerti from L’estro Armonico, alongside other masterpieces, showcasing their unparalleled ability to blend urgency, passion, and fire with precision, delicacy, and beauty.

The program for the evening includes Antonio Vivaldi's L’estro Armonico Concertos, Evaristo Felice Dall’Abaco's Concerto a piu instrumenti, and Francesco Geminiani's Concerto grosso in D Minor "La Follia" after Corelli, among others. These pieces promise to highlight the ensemble's exceptional talent and the rich textures of Baroque music.

The English Concert, celebrated for its world-renowned quality, ambition, and the variety of its live and recorded output, continues to connect with audiences worldwide through its passionate and refined performances. With Harry Bicket at the helm and a roster of artistic partners that enhance its pursuit of bringing music to life, the ensemble remains a beacon of excellence in the classical music landscape.

This event at Caramoor, located at 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah, NY, is not just a concert but an experience that transcends the ordinary, offering a night of musical brilliance in a setting known for its beauty and acoustics. Don't miss the opportunity to witness The English Concert's mastery in action. For tickets and more information, visit Caramoor's website or contact the box office.

The English Concert at Caramoor

The Rosen House at Caramoor

Faythe Vollrath, harpsichordist, is actively heard as a soloist and chamber musician throughout the United States. Hailed by the Wall Street Journal for her “subtly varied tempo and rhythm that sounds like breathing,” her solo performances include venues such as MusicSources in Berkeley, California, Gotham Early Music in New York City, and Bruton Parish Church in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. Other unique experiences include a solo performance pairing Japanese harpsichord works with Japanese art at the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, and performing in a columbarium as part of the Garden of Memory in Oakland. Enamored with the contrast of new music written for historic instruments, Faythe combines these new vs. old elements in many of her performances. Concerts dedicated specifically to this pursuit include the Festival of New American Music in Sacramento, and the Center for New Music in San Francisco. She has performed concerts of new music in both Serbia and France, introducing new American composers to the audience.

Concert: “a Cello’s Birthday: Music For A Very Old Friend”

Ann E. Pitzer Center

Folly and Madness in the 18th Century. Explore whimsical and quirky dance music with nationally celebrated Guest Artist, Julie Andrijeski. Julie is originally from Boise!

Fall Concert: Julie Andrijeski Returns

First Presbyterian Church Boise

We are so excited to begin the season with a blockbuster concert featuring two works for keyboard by two of the greatest European composers of the 18th century! Working in collaboration with the International Center for Music at Park University, Maestro Bruce Sorrell is thrilled to have award winning pianist Kuok-Wai Lio join the orchestra to perform both an amazing early Mozart concerto, and the incredible Bach Brandenburg 5 with the orchestra. What a treat it will be to hear both of these great works in one evening, interpreted by this young virtuoso.

Bach is Back!  – And Mozart Too

Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral

In a program of Baroque sonatas, Cornucopia Baroque Ensemble — Sherrill Herring; Aki Nishiguchi, oboe; Alfred Cramer, violin; Carolyn Beck, bassoon; Roger Lebow, cello; Jason Yoshida, theorbo; Graydon Beeks, harpsichord — performs music by Telemann, Geminiani and Boismortier.

Cornucopia Baroque Ensemble

Pomona College

Nosky's Baroque Band

Central Park

Music from the Baroque era stimulates the senses, lifts the spirits, and inspires faith in all things good. The evolution of everything in music—from the art of counterpoint to the invention of new forms—transformed Baroque composers into unstoppable creators as they experimented with new musical styles and combinations of instruments. In this opening concert, we’ll experience six trailblazing composers showing their skills in a colorful collection of instruments and ensembles.

Concert Program I: Baroque Splendor

Menlo School Campus

Transport yourself back in time with our garden concert, celebrating the rich musical heritage of early America. Experience the convergence of Baroque elegance and intricate ornamentation, along with the dancing melodies of fiddle music that formed part of the foundation of America’s musical identity. Immerse yourself in the sounds of the past as we take you on a journey through the musical history of our nation in a setting that perfectly captures the essence of the era.

Ben Franklin's Fiddle

Bartram’s Garden

Stoneleigh: a natural garden

Today’s recital The Library of a Prussian Princess, tells the story of Anna Amalia, Princess of Prussia (1723-1787), an extraordinary woman who made an enormous contribution to cultural life in 18th Century Berlin. This programme highlights music from her personal library and combines well-known favourites by Handel and J S Bach with music by Anna Amalia, Geminiani, and C P E Bach

Ensemble Augelletti

Corn Exchange

The Academy join American Cellist Gary Hoffman on a tour of the USA. Making his musical debut at the Wigmore Hall in London at the age of fifteen, quickly followed by New York, Gary became the youngest faculty appointee in the history of the Indiana University School of Music at the age of twenty-two. After winning the Premier Grand Prix of the Rostropovich International Competition in Paris in 1986, he embarked on an international career, appearing with the world’s most noted orchestras, in major recital and chamber music series and at prestigious festivals.

Gary Hoffman USA

Queens University of Charlotte

Gaillard Center

Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

University of Iowa

Newberry Opera House

Midwest Trust Center

Washington University in St. Louis

Listen to the magic of the string orchestra in this program led by Concertmaster <strong>Margaret Batjer</strong>, which highlights quintessential works from each classical music period spanning from the Baroque era to the 20th century.

Strings for the Ages

Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center

Bach, Geminiani, and the Fortepiano

St. Paul's Episcopal Church Brookline

Hamilton Hall

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

### 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!

Les Arts Florissants Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at 300

University of Michigan

Bernard Labadie offers a brilliant programme of Italian, French and English music featuring his own arrangements of two Baroque masterpieces especially made for Les Violons du Roy: Bach's monumental Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor and Pachelbel's poignant Chaconne in E minor.

Chaconnes and passacaglias with Bernard Labadie

Palais Montcalm – Maison de la musique

Concluding a 25-year career with NYCB, Andrew Veyette, a principal dancer long-recognized for his dynamic artistry and charisma, takes his final bow at this special matinee performance. The one-time-only program will include the Third Movement from Glass Pieces along with Chiaroscuro and Stars and Stripes.

Francesco Geminiani

Events

Upcoming events

17 - 29 Nov, 2024

Bach, Geminiani, and the Fortepiano · Boston Artists Ensemble

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

Nov 16, 2024

Roman – den svenske Händel · Concerto Copenhagen

Oct 5, 2024

Echoes of Passion · Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra

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