Jean-Marie Leclair: A Portrait, Sonatas and Dances is a captivating album that showcases the exquisite works of the renowned French composer and violinist, Jean-Marie Leclair. Released on 15 January 2021 by Claves Records, this 57-minute masterpiece is a testament to Leclair's innovative and expressive style.
The album features a thoughtfully curated selection of sonatas and dances, including pieces from Leclair's esteemed Op. 9 and Op. 13 collections. The tracks are beautifully performed, with intricate details and nuances that highlight the composer's mastery of Baroque music. From the lively Gigue and Passepied from Scylla et Glaucus to the elegant sonatas for violin and basso continuo, each piece is a window into Leclair's unique artistic vision.
The album's tracklist is a carefully crafted journey through Leclair's oeuvre, with each movement and piece flowing seamlessly into the next. The result is an immersive listening experience that showcases the full range of Leclair's compositional genius. With its perfect balance of energy, elegance, and refinement, Jean-Marie Leclair: A Portrait, Sonatas and Dances is an essential addition to any classical music collection, and a must-listen for fans of Baroque music and Jean-Marie Leclair's extraordinary talent.
Tracks
Scylla et Glaucus: GigueJean-Marie Leclair, Juliette Roumailhac, Stéphanie de Failly, Silvia de Maria, Brice Sailly
Scylla et Glaucus: PassepiedJean-Marie Leclair, Juliette Roumailhac, Stéphanie de Failly, Silvia de Maria, Brice Sailly
5ème Sonate pour violon et basse continue en la mineur (4ème livre) Op. 9 No. 5: I. AndanteJean-Marie Leclair, Juliette Roumailhac, Silvia de Maria, Brice Sailly
5ème Sonate pour violon et basse continue en la mineur (4ème livre) Op. 9 No. 5: II. Allegro assaiJean-Marie Leclair, Juliette Roumailhac, Silvia de Maria, Brice Sailly
5ème Sonate pour violon et basse continue en la mineur (4ème livre) Op. 9 No. 5: III. AdagioJean-Marie Leclair, Juliette Roumailhac, Silvia de Maria, Brice Sailly
5ème Sonate pour violon et basse continue en la mineur (4ème livre) Op. 9 No. 5: IV. Allegro ma non troppoJean-Marie Leclair, Juliette Roumailhac, Silvia de Maria, Brice Sailly
Scylla et Glaucus: 2ème AirJean-Marie Leclair, Juliette Roumailhac, Brice Sailly
3ème sonate pour violon et basse continue en ré majeur (4ème livre) Op. 9 No. 3: I. Un poco andanteJean-Marie Leclair, Juliette Roumailhac, Silvia de Maria, Brice Sailly
3ème sonate pour violon et basse continue en ré majeur (4ème livre) Op. 9 No. 3: II. AllegroJean-Marie Leclair, Juliette Roumailhac, Silvia de Maria, Brice Sailly
3ème sonate pour violon et basse continue en ré majeur (4ème livre) Op. 9 No. 3: III. SarabandeJean-Marie Leclair, Juliette Roumailhac, Silvia de Maria, Brice Sailly
3ème sonate pour violon et basse continue en ré majeur (4ème livre) Op. 9 No. 3: IV. TambourinJean-Marie Leclair, Juliette Roumailhac, Silvia de Maria, Brice Sailly
Scylla et Glaucus: MusetteJean-Marie Leclair, Brice Sailly
Scylla et Glaucus : 1er Air en rondeauJean-Marie Leclair, Silvia de Maria, Brice Sailly
Scylla et Glaucus: Marche des Bergers et des SilvainsJean-Marie Leclair, Juliette Roumailhac, Stéphanie de Failly, Silvia de Maria, Brice Sailly
Ouverture pour deux violons et basse continue en la majeur, Op. 13 No. 3: I. Grave-AllegroJean-Marie Leclair, Juliette Roumailhac, Stéphanie de Failly, Silvia de Maria, Brice Sailly
Ouverture pour deux violons et basse continue en la majeur, Op. 13 No. 3: II. LargoJean-Marie Leclair, Juliette Roumailhac, Stéphanie de Failly, Silvia de Maria, Brice Sailly
Ouverture pour deux violons et basse continue en la majeur, Op. 13 No. 3: III. Allegro assaiJean-Marie Leclair, Juliette Roumailhac, Stéphanie de Failly, Silvia de Maria, Brice Sailly
Scylla et Glaucus: ForlaneJean-Marie Leclair, Juliette Roumailhac, Stéphanie de Failly, Silvia de Maria, Brice Sailly
Scylla et Glaucus: 2ème Air, gayJean-Marie Leclair, Juliette Roumailhac, Stéphanie de Failly, Silvia de Maria, Brice Sailly
Scylla et Glaucus: 3ème Air, viteJean-Marie Leclair, Juliette Roumailhac, Stéphanie de Failly, Silvia de Maria, Brice Sailly
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