Five years after the publication of his first book of sonatas, Jean-Marie Leclair, the great exponent of the emerging French violin school, released his second book. He had continued to be influenced by the lyricism and virtuosity of Italian models but, concerned that the technical demands of his writing might prove excessive, ensured that a handful could be played either on the flute or the violin. Yet he continued to make considerable advances and the level of melodic invention and expressive intensity remained untouched, the result of a fusion of Italianate fire and French elegance. Together with Naxos 8.572866 this is the first complete recording of Leclair's Op. 2 Sonatas.

Tracklist:

Violin Sonata In B-Flat Major, Op. 2, No. 7: I. Largo
Violin Sonata In B-Flat Major, Op. 2, No. 7: II. Allegro Ma Poco
Violin Sonata In B-Flat Major, Op. 2, No. 7: III. Aria: Allegro Ma Non Troppo
Violin Sonata In B-Flat Major, Op. 2, No. 7: IV. Giga: Allegro
Violin Sonata In D Major, Op. 2, No. 6: I. Adagio - Allegro Ma Poco
Violin Sonata In D Major, Op. 2, No. 6: II. Largo
Violin Sonata In D Major, Op. 2, No. 6: III. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
Violin Sonata In E Major, Op. 2, No. 9: I. Adagio
Violin Sonata In E Major, Op. 2, No. 9: II. Allegro Ma Poco
Violin Sonata In E Major, Op. 2, No. 9: III. Adagio
Violin Sonata In E Major, Op. 2, No. 9: IV. Allegro
Violin Sonata In C Minor, Op. 2, No. 10: I. Adagio
Violin Sonata In C Minor, Op. 2, No. 10: II. Vivace
Violin Sonata In C Minor, Op. 2, No. 10: III. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
Violin Sonata In B Minor, Op. 2, No. 11: I. Adagio
Violin Sonata In B Minor, Op. 2, No. 11: II. Allegro
Violin Sonata In B Minor, Op. 2, No. 11: III. Aria Gratioso: Allegro Ma Non Troppo
Violin Sonata In G Minor, Op. 2, No. 12: I. Adagio
Violin Sonata In G Minor, Op. 2, No. 12: II. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
Violin Sonata In G Minor, Op. 2, No. 12: III. Aria: Gratioso
Violin Sonata In G Minor, Op. 2, No. 12: IV. Allegro

UPC: 747313286775
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 9.24.13
Format: CD

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