Product Review

With his four books of Sonatas, Jean-Marie Leclair established himself as the founder of
the French School of violin playing, whose elegance he enlivened with the lyricism of the
Italian baroque master, Corelli. The first four from Leclair's first book of violin sonatas
balance humour, flamboyance and rustic charm with many technical challenges. The
artists on this recording are accomplished interpreters of early music, having performed
with leading period instrument ensembles including the Hanover Band, Orchestra of the
Age of Enlightenment and The Academy of Ancient Music.