Leclair's music is characterized by a 'Réunion des goûts' (reunion of tastes), blending French elegance and Italian passion, and incorporating the German 'mixed taste'.
Historical Context
The death of Louis XIV, the 'Sun King', in 1715 marked a significant shift in French culture, leading to a 'revolution' in music that embraced international influences and new forms.
Composer Biography
Jean-Marie Leclair, a celebrated violinist and composer, was murdered by three stab wounds from an unknown assailant on October 23, 1764.
Compositional Technique
Leclair's Op. 7 Concerti, though often following the Italian concerto style of Antonio Vivaldi, also feature alternative scorings, such as a flute playing the solo part in one concerto.
Composer Biography
Leclair studied violin in Turin under Giovanni Battista Somis, a pupil of Arcangelo Corelli, and also met Johann Joachim Quantz there.
Composer Biography
Jean-Marie Leclair, the composer, began his professional life as a dancer and ballet master in Lyon and Turin before dedicating himself exclusively to music.
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