The performers on this album added a double bass to emphasize the orchestral dimension of some pieces, giving extra amplitude to the music.
Composer Biography
Leclair was known for his difficult character and misanthropy, which ultimately led to his assassination in 1764.
Composer Biography
Jean-Marie Leclair, born in Lyon, is widely recognized as the founder of the French violin school.
Compositional Technique
Leclair was the first to widely employ the technique of double-stopping in France, which was previously unknown and became a hallmark of his reputation.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Leclair's mission was to combine French elegance and refinement with Italian ardour and virtuosity, reconciling these two styles.
Compositional Technique
Leclair was considered one of Europe's best composers of fugues, a genre not common among French violinists, mastering it through studies in Italy and with his friend André Chéron.
Interpretation
Leclair advised performers that 'Allegro' means a cheerful tempo, not too fast, to preserve the nobility of the music, especially in character pieces and fugues.
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