From Naples to London: A Baroque Musical Journey with Le Consort | Entertainment

Le Consort will explore the nuances of English Baroque music, influenced by Italian masterpieces, in its program “From Naples to London”. The ensemble specializes in the trio sonata genre and the program includes music by baroque masters such as Purcell and John Eccles as well as their Italian contemporaries Vivaldi, Corelli, Veracini and Nicola Matteis, a Neapolitan violinist and composer working in London – as well as German composer/performer JS Bach . The program offers a mix of well-known pieces and exciting new discoveries.

A performance of Le Consort is a musical journey through 17th century England and Europe, exploring the different styles of violin trio sonatas. “As an ensemble, we feel like this repertoire is sometimes a little neglected,” says harpsichordist Justin Taylor.

With a core line-up that has remained consistent since their formation in 2016, Le Consort’s performances achieve a level of musical cohesion typical of long-standing quartets. This year marks their second North American tour following extensive performances throughout Europe.

“I saw Théotime Langlois de Swarte and he is phenomenal. When I heard about Le Consort, my heart almost stopped at the opportunity to present this ensemble and I jumped at the chance. I know our audience will be amazed and I look forward to receiving awards after her performance. It will be baroque music like we have never heard before,” said Ken Hardin, artistic director of the ICS.

Théotime Langlois de Swarte is a stirring violinist whose virtuosity has drawn rave reviews and whose passion has brought Baroque music to new audiences. He is the first baroque violinist to be nominated as “soloist instrumental” at the Victoires de la Musique Classique in 2022 and also received recognition in the recording category.

The concert will take place on Monday evening, October 14, 2024, at 12889 Osborne Hill Road (Seventh-day Adventist Church) in Grass Valley. For more information, please visit www.inconcertsierra.org or call 530-273-3990.