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Rebel and Francoeur: the art of composing as a duo<div> Théotime Langlois de Swarte, violin</div><div> Justin Taylor, harpsichord</div><div><br></div><div> <strong>On the agenda:</strong></div><div> Francoeur / Rebel, Anet, Rameau, Corelli</div><div> Gavottes, opera arias, sonatas and folias</div><div><br></div><div> The two François, Rebel and Franoeur, made brilliant contributions to developing the art of the sonata in France, following in the footsteps of the great Arcangelo Corelli, whose twelve Sonatas for Violin, Op. 5, exerted an immense influence on all of Europe for several decades, including on geniuses of the stature of Bach and Rameau. Celebrated virtuosos of their instrument, renowned for their technical perfection and the beauty of their sound, Rebel and Franoeur composed works perfectly suited to their exceptional abilities. Above all, and uniquely in history, these "Siamese twins of music" wrote breathtaking works together, even co-authoring operas! Also brothers in music, and in every way worthy of the illustrious masters they interpret, Théotime Langlois de Swarte and Justin Taylor undertake to pay tribute to these remarkable figures in a captivating program.</div>