Leclair Vivaldi & Locatelli: Violin Concertos (CD)

Théotime Langlois de Swarte continues his exploration of the violin repertory of the early eighteenth century. On this program, he highlights the links between three leading composers for the instrument, whose popularity was burgeoning at the time: Vivaldi, father of the violin concerto, and two of his most brilliant younger contemporaries, Locatelli and Leclair. A recording which, beyond the interplay of echoes and personal connections, showcases the extraordinary versatility of an instrument as virtuosic as it is poetic.

Track List

1. Vivaldi: Prelude in a Minor Based on Violin Concerto RV.355
2. Leclair: Violin Concerto in a Minor Op.7 No.5: I. Vivace
3. Leclair: Violin Concerto in a Minor Op.7 No.5: II. Largo - Adagio
4. Leclair: Violin Concerto in a Minor Op.7 No.5: III. Allegro Assai
5. Vivaldi: Violin Concerto in B minor RV.384: I. Allegro
6. Vivaldi: Violin Concerto in B minor RV.384: II. Largo
7. Vivaldi: Violin Concerto in B minor RV.384: III. Allegro
8. Locatelli: Violin Concerto in E minor Op.3 No.8: I. Andante - Cappriccio
9. Locatelli: Violin Concerto in E minor Op.3 No.8: II. Largo
10. Locatelli: Violin Concerto in E minor Op.3 No.8: III. Allegro - Cappriccio
11. Leclair: Violin Concerto in D Major Op.10 No.3: I. Allegro Moderato
12. Leclair: Violin Concerto in D Major Op.10 No.3: II. Andante
13. Leclair: Violin Concerto in D Major Op.10 No.3: III. Allegro Ma Non Tropo
14. Vivaldi: Prelude in C Major Based on Trio Sonata RV. 60
15. Vivaldi: Violin Concerto in C Major RV. 179A "Per Anna Maria": I. Allegro Ma Poco
16. Vivaldi: Violin Concerto in C Major RV. 179A "Per Anna Maria": II. Largo
17. Vivaldi: Violin Concerto in C Major RV. 179A "Per Anna Maria": III. Allegro