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Marvelous performance in all respects

chefdevergue | Spokane, WA United States | 04/08/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I am not a big fan of baroque music, but the music of Leclair is a big exception. In a period dominated by the Italian School, Leclair is one of the more notable composer/performers (along with Marais) in the French tradition.Leclair also was essential, along with violinists like Tartini, in advancing the groundwork of violin technique in the first half of the 18th century. Much of the work accomplished in the Classical and Romantic periods used Leclair's technical developments as a starting point.With that in mind, this is a wonderful CD showcasing three of Leclair's sonatas for violin & basso continuo, including "Le Tombeau," perhaps his most well-known sonata. You can't go wrong with Monica Huggett; she provides you with a spectacular performance on all three sonatas. A definite must for any baroque collection. Remember, not all baroque music was coming out of Italy and Germany! Remember the French."