The third of Jean-Marie Leclair's four books of violin sonatas displays the qualities of exquisite Italianate lyricism and French dance idioms that made the earlier works such a stylistic triumph. However, the composer's pervasive use of variation form in this book offers a new element, and the technical demands increase through continuous multiple-stopping, intricate figuration and the inclusion of rustic drones. Violinist Adrian Butterfield, who has been described by Gramophone 'as technically and musically a marvel' (Naxos 8.572866 / Violin Sonatas, Book 3, Nos.1-5and 8), is a leading exponent of Leclair's music.

Tracklist:

Violin Sonata In A Major, Op. 5 No. 1: I. Adagio
Violin Sonata In A Major, Op. 5 No. 1: II. Allegro
Violin Sonata In A Major, Op. 5 No. 1: III. Aria
Violin Sonata In A Major, Op. 5 No. 1: IV. Allegro
Violin Sonata In F Major, Op. 5 No. 2: I. Andante
Violin Sonata In F Major, Op. 5 No. 2: II. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
Violin Sonata In F Major, Op. 5 No. 2: III. Andante
Violin Sonata In F Major, Op. 5 No. 2: IV. Giga
Violin Sonata In E Minor, Op. 5 No. 3: I. Largo
Violin Sonata In E Minor, Op. 5 No. 3: II. Vivace
Violin Sonata In E Minor, Op. 5 No. 3: III. Aria
Violin Sonata In E Minor, Op. 5 No. 3: IV. Allegro - Presto
Violin Sonata In B-Flat Major, Op. 5 No. 4: I. Adagio
Violin Sonata In B-Flat Major, Op. 5 No. 4: II. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
Violin Sonata In B-Flat Major, Op. 5 No. 4: III. Sarabanda
Violin Sonata In B-Flat Major, Op. 5 No. 4: IV. Ciacconna

UPC: 747313434176
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 1.28.22
Format: CD

Leclair / Butterfield / Wollston - Violin Sonatas (CD)