J.S. Bach and the French Baroque

Théotime Langlois de Swarte leads Orchestra of St. Luke’s in a Franco-German Baroque dialogue. The program pairs Bach’s Violin Concerto in A Minor with Jean-Marie Leclair’s counterpart work, highlighting their shared French influences. Additional works by Rebel (Les Caractères de la Danse) and Lully demonstrate the evolution of French courtly styles. Langlois de Swarte’s period-informed violin technique brings authenticity to these intricate baroque textures. Program: Bach A Minor Violin Concerto BWV 1041, Leclair A Minor Violin Concerto Op. 7 No. 5, Rebel Les Caractères de la Danse, Lully Suite from Armide.