In highly informative historical notes Andrew Appel, Director of the Four Nations Ensemble, draws a comparison between Laclos' famed 18th century novel Les Liaisons Dangereuses and the elaborate yet incisive music of his contemporary Leclair. This recording brings together leading exponents of period instrument performance to present this elegant and sensuous Rococo music to a new audience.

Tracklist:

Flute Sonata In E Minor, Op. 9, No. 2: I. Dolce - Andante
Flute Sonata In E Minor, Op. 9, No. 2: II. Allemanda: Allegro Ma Non Troppo
Flute Sonata In E Minor, Op. 9, No. 2: III. Sarabanda: Adagio
Flute Sonata In E Minor, Op. 9, No. 2: IV. Minuetto: Allegro Non Troppo
Deuxieme Recreation De Musique D'une Execution Facile, Op. 8: I. Ouverture
Deuxieme Recreation De Musique D'une Execution Facile, Op. 8: II. Forlane
Deuxieme Recreation De Musique D'une Execution Facile, Op. 8: III. Sarabande
Deuxieme Recreation De Musique D'une Execution Facile, Op. 8: IV. Menuet I-II
Deuxieme Recreation De Musique D'une Execution Facile, Op. 8: V. Badinage
Deuxieme Recreation De Musique D'une Execution Facile, Op. 8: VI. Chaconne
Deuxieme Recreation De Musique D'une Execution Facile, Op. 8: VII. Tambourin I-II
Flute Sonata In G Major, Op. 9, No. 7: I. Dolce: Andante
Flute Sonata In G Major, Op. 9, No. 7: II. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
Flute Sonata In G Major, Op. 9, No. 7: III. Aria: Affetuoso
Flute Sonata In G Major, Op. 9, No. 7: IV. Giga: Allegro Moderato

UPC: 5060189560325
Label: Orchid Classics
Release Date: 7.30.13
Format: CD

Four Nations Ensemble - Sonatas / Deuxieme Recreation de Musique (CD)