UP CLOSE: Violinist Theotime Langlois de Swarte, left, and harpsichordist Justin Taylor bring their fresh approach to music played on period instruments to Princeton University Concerts’ Performances Up Close series on Thursday, October 26 at Richardson Auditorium.

After opening the Performances Up Close series on October 8, Princeton University Concerts (PUC) will offer two more fall programs in the series that invite audiences to sit on the stage of Richardson Auditorium alongside the musicians.

The programs, featuring baroque violinist Theotime Langlois de Swarte and harpsichordist Justin Taylor on Thursday, October 26 at 6 and 9 p.m.; and harpsichordist Jean Rondeau on Wednesday, November 8 at 6 and 9 p.m.; both celebrate young French musicians who are delivering the sound of the baroque era in new ways.

“Last season, our audience was enamored and inspired by the young artists of the Jupiter Ensemble who breathed new life into a program of early music,” said Marna Seltzer, PUC director. “Both of our upcoming fall Performances Up Close programs feature artists who are members of the Jupiter Ensemble, and they bring with them a similarly dazzling approach to early music and period instruments.”

The October 26 program highlights the glamorous spirit characterizing music of the 18th century, with works by Bach, Corelli, and Purcell. The November 9 event, titled “Gradus Ad Parnassum,’ asks the audience to consider what music originally written for the piano might illuminate about the harpsichord, and what the harpsichord might reveal about music composed for piano. Works by Beethoven, Haydn, and Mozart are included.

For more information, visit puc.princeton.edu or call (609) 258-2800.