An Ensemble for Dialog:
Between the arts, the epochs and nations
Created in February 2022 by their music director and conductor Thibault Back de Surany, The Van Swietens believe the gap between “early”and “new” music isn’t as wide as one might think.
Named after Baron Van Swieten, the Dutch ambassador who promoted Baroque music in late 18th century Vienna, they aim to perform lesser known Baroque, Classical and Early Romantic works on period instruments together with new music commissioned by the ensemble.
Based in Salzburg, The Van Swietens feature musicians from over 15 different countries. They have performed in the La Chaise Dieu Festival in 2025 and will perform for the opening of the Salzburg Festspiele on July 18th 2026.
Their Beethoven recording has been released by IBS in 2024 to great critical success. Their second album, Boccherini’s Stabat Mater will be released by the same label in March 2027.
The Van Swietens 