Jean-Marie Leclair's "Sonatas" is a captivating journey through the intricate and expressive world of Baroque music. Released on ECM New Series in 2008, this album showcases Leclair's mastery as a violinist and composer, offering a rich tapestry of sonatas from his Troisième Livre de Sonates, Op. 5. The collection spans a variety of moods and tempos, from the lively Allegro movements to the contemplative Adagios and the graceful Arias. Each sonata is a testament to Leclair's innovative style, blending technical virtuosity with deep emotional resonance. With a duration of 1 hour and 8 minutes, the album provides a comprehensive exploration of Leclair's musical genius, making it a valuable addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection.
Tracks
Troisième Livre de Sonates, Op. 5 / Sonata VIII in D Major: I. Allegro ma non troppoJean-Marie Leclair, John Holloway, Jaap Ter Linden, Lars Ulrik Mortensen
Troisième Livre de Sonates, Op. 5 / Sonata VIII in D Major: II. Aria. GratiosoJean-Marie Leclair, John Holloway, Jaap Ter Linden, Lars Ulrik Mortensen
Troisième Livre de Sonates, Op. 5 / Sonata VIII in D Major: III. AndanteJean-Marie Leclair, John Holloway, Jaap Ter Linden, Lars Ulrik Mortensen
Troisième Livre de Sonates, Op. 5 / Sonata VIII in D Major: IV. AllegroJean-Marie Leclair, John Holloway, Jaap Ter Linden, Lars Ulrik Mortensen
Troisième Livre de Sonates, Op. 5 / Sonata VII in A Minor: I. LargoJean-Marie Leclair, John Holloway, Jaap Ter Linden, Lars Ulrik Mortensen
Troisième Livre de Sonates, Op. 5 / Sonata VII in A Minor: II. AllegroJean-Marie Leclair, John Holloway, Jaap Ter Linden, Lars Ulrik Mortensen
Troisième Livre de Sonates, Op. 5 / Sonata VII in A Minor: III. AdagioJean-Marie Leclair, John Holloway, Jaap Ter Linden, Lars Ulrik Mortensen
Troisième Livre de Sonates, Op. 5 / Sonata VII in A Minor: IV. Tempo Gavotta. AllegroJean-Marie Leclair, John Holloway, Jaap Ter Linden, Lars Ulrik Mortensen
Troisième Livre de Sonates, Op. 5 / Sonata I in A Major: I. AdagioJean-Marie Leclair, John Holloway, Jaap Ter Linden, Lars Ulrik Mortensen
Troisième Livre de Sonates, Op. 5 / Sonata I in A Major: II. AllegroJean-Marie Leclair, John Holloway, Jaap Ter Linden, Lars Ulrik Mortensen
Troisième Livre de Sonates, Op. 5 / Sonata I in A Major: III. Aria. GratiosoJean-Marie Leclair, John Holloway, Jaap Ter Linden, Lars Ulrik Mortensen
Troisième Livre de Sonates, Op. 5 / Sonata I in A Major: IV. AllegroJean-Marie Leclair, John Holloway, Jaap Ter Linden, Lars Ulrik Mortensen
Troisième Livre de Sonates, Op. 5 / Sonata III in E Minor: I. Largo. Un poco dolce sempreJean-Marie Leclair, John Holloway, Jaap Ter Linden, Lars Ulrik Mortensen
Troisième Livre de Sonates, Op. 5 / Sonata III in E Minor: II. VivaceJean-Marie Leclair, John Holloway, Jaap Ter Linden, Lars Ulrik Mortensen
Troisième Livre de Sonates, Op. 5 / Sonata III in E Minor: III. Aria gratioso. AndanteJean-Marie Leclair, John Holloway, Jaap Ter Linden, Lars Ulrik Mortensen
Troisième Livre de Sonates, Op. 5 / Sonata III in E Minor: IV. Allegro - PrestoJean-Marie Leclair, John Holloway, Jaap Ter Linden, Lars Ulrik Mortensen
Troisième Livre de Sonates, Op. 5 / Sonata IV in B-Flat Major: I. AdagioJean-Marie Leclair, John Holloway, Jaap Ter Linden, Lars Ulrik Mortensen
Troisième Livre de Sonates, Op. 5 / Sonata IV in B-Flat Major: II. Allegro ma non troppoJean-Marie Leclair, John Holloway, Jaap Ter Linden, Lars Ulrik Mortensen
Troisième Livre de Sonates, Op. 5 / Sonata IV in B-Flat Major: III. Sarabanda. LargoJean-Marie Leclair, John Holloway, Jaap Ter Linden, Lars Ulrik Mortensen
Troisième Livre de Sonates, Op. 5 / Sonata IV in B-Flat Major: IV. ChaconnaJean-Marie Leclair, John Holloway, Jaap Ter Linden, Lars Ulrik Mortensen
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