Leclair' studies of dancing and violin, and his admiration for Corelli' influential set of Violin Sonatas Op. 5, stimulated the young Frenchman to compose his own set of twelve Violin Sonatas Op. 1 in which the fusion of the two national styles.

Tracklist:

Violin Sonata In B Flat Major, Op. 1, No. 11: I. Vivace
Violin Sonata In B Flat Major, Op. 1, No. 11: Ii. Gavotta: Gratioso
Violin Sonata In B Flat Major, Op. 1, No. 11: Iii. Giga: Allegro
Violin Sonata In D Major, Op. 1, No. 10: I. Adagio
Violin Sonata In D Major, Op. 1, No. 10: Ii. Allegro
Violin Sonata In D Major, Op. 1, No. 10: Iii. Sarabanda: Largo
Violin Sonata In D Major, Op. 1, No. 10: Iv. Allegro
Violin Sonata In B Minor, Op. 1, No. 12: I. Largo
Violin Sonata In B Minor, Op. 1, No. 12: Ii. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
Violin Sonata In B Minor, Op. 1, No. 12: Iii. Largo
Violin Sonata In B Minor, Op. 1, No. 12: Iv. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
Violin Sonata In A Major, Op. 1, No. 9: I. Adagio
Violin Sonata In A Major, Op. 1, No. 9: Ii. Allemanda: Allegro
Violin Sonata In A Major, Op. 1, No. 9: Iii. Sarabanda: Largo
Violin Sonata In A Major, Op. 1, No. 9: Iv. Allegro Ma Non Presto

UPC: 747313089079
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 11.17.09
Format: CD

Adrian Butterfield - Violin Sonatas / Book 1 Nos 9-12 (CD)