Composer

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Jean-Marie Leclair

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Sonata

Publication Date

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1734

Jean-Marie Leclair's 'Sonatas (12) for violin & continuo, Book 3, Op. 5' is a collection of twelve sonatas for violin and continuo. The collection was composed in 1734 and premiered in Paris, France. The sonatas are divided into two groups of six, with each group containing sonatas in major and minor keys. The first group of sonatas begins with Sonata No. 1 in D major, which is characterized by its lively and energetic opening movement. The second movement is a graceful and lyrical adagio, followed by a lively and dance-like allegro. Sonata No. 2 in A minor is a more somber and introspective work, with a slow and mournful opening movement. The second movement is a lively and virtuosic allegro, while the final movement is a graceful and elegant gavotte. Sonata No. 3 in E major is a bright and cheerful work, with a lively and energetic opening movement. The second movement is a graceful and lyrical adagio, while the final movement is a lively and dance-like allegro. Sonata No. 4 in B minor is a more serious and introspective work, with a slow and mournful opening movement. The second movement is a lively and virtuosic allegro, while the final movement is a graceful and elegant gavotte. Sonata No. 5 in G major is a bright and cheerful work, with a lively and energetic opening movement. The second movement is a graceful and lyrical adagio, while the final movement is a lively and dance-like allegro. Sonata No. 6 in C minor is a more serious and introspective work, with a slow and mournful opening movement. The second movement is a lively and virtuosic allegro, while the final movement is a graceful and elegant gavotte. The second group of sonatas begins with Sonata No. 7 in F major, which is characterized by its lively and energetic opening movement. The second movement is a graceful and lyrical adagio, followed by a lively and dance-like allegro. Sonata No. 8 in D minor is a more somber and introspective work, with a slow and mournful opening movement. The second movement is a lively and virtuosic allegro, while the final movement is a graceful and elegant gavotte. Sonata No. 9 in A major is a bright and cheerful work, with a lively and energetic opening movement. The second movement is a graceful and lyrical adagio, while the final movement is a lively and dance-like allegro. Sonata No. 10 in G minor is a more serious and introspective work, with a slow and mournful opening movement. The second movement is a lively and virtuosic allegro, while the final movement is a graceful and elegant gavotte. Sonata No. 11 in E major is a bright and cheerful work, with a lively and energetic opening movement. The second movement is a graceful and lyrical adagio, while the final movement is a lively and dance-like allegro. Sonata No. 12 in C minor is a more serious and introspective work, with a slow and mournful opening movement. The second movement is a lively and virtuosic allegro, while the final movement is a graceful and elegant gavotte. Overall, Leclair's 'Sonatas (12) for violin & continuo, Book 3, Op. 5' is a collection of works that showcase the composer's skill in writing for the violin. The sonatas are characterized by their lively and energetic movements, as well as their graceful and lyrical adagios. The collection is a testament to Leclair's importance as a composer of the Baroque era.

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