JEAN-MARIE LECLAIR (1697-1764): Sonatas for 2 Violins in E Minor, Op. 3/5 and in E, Op. 12/2, Récréation de musique No. 1, Op. 6 and No. 2, Op. 8.

Description: Leclair's brilliant and virtuosic synthesis of French and Italian styles are on view here both in the two-violin sonatas and in the much longer, multi-movement trio sonata-like Récréations (the performers have added forces - recorder, oboe, two violins, cello and a continuo of theorbo/ baroque guitar and harpsichord). Musica Alta Ripa.