Tarantella

In this unique collaboration, virtuoso concertos by Vivaldi are surrounded by Mediterranean dances and traditional folk songs. Baroque with a touch of folk.

The tarantella

The tarantella, a traditional dance from sunny Italy, is said to have once worked wonders as dance therapy against spider poison. Like the Fandango, the Folia and other folk dances in which madness leads to energetic and virtuosic pieces, the wild dance was a grateful source of inspiration for Baroque composers such as Vivaldi, Boccherini and Geminiani. The sparkling 17th-century dance tradition, filled with virtuoso improvisations, compelling grooves and age-old rituals resound here in an 18th-century setting. Théotime Langlois de Swarte is known for his brilliant technique and expressive playing. The unmistakable chemistry between him and the players of Holland Baroque guarantees an evening full of musical fireworks and passion.