Theotime Langlois De Swarte / Christie,William Generations CD

Poised at the convergence of 18th century French and Italian schools, Leclair and Senaill? were the French Paganinis of their day. Technically challenging yet full of poetry, rhythmically varied and always dance-like, their sonatas find two fervent advocates in William Christie and Th?otime Langlois de Swarte. Transcending generational differences, the "venerated elder statesman of early music" (Opera News) and the youthful violin prodigy join forces to help us rediscover these still unjustly neglected pages.

1. Leclair: Sonata in E minor, Op.3 No.5: I. Gavotte. Andante Grazioso 2. Senaill?: Sonata in E minor, Op.4 No.5: I. Largo 3. Senaill?: Sonata in E minor, Op.4 No.5: II. Corrente. Allegro 4. Senaill?: Sonata in E minor, Op.4 No.5: III. Sarabanda. Largo 5. Senaill?: Sonata in E minor, Op.4 No.5: IV. Allegro 6. Senaill?: Sonata in G minor, Op.1 No.6: I. Preludio. Largo 7. Senaill?: Sonata in G minor, Op.1 No.6: II. Allemanda. Allegro 8. Senaill?: Sonata in G minor, Op.1 No.6: III. Adagio 9. Senaill?: Sonata in G minor, Op.1 No.6: IV. Gavotta. Allegro 10. Senaill?: Sonata in D Major, Op.3 No.10: I. Adagio 11. Senaill?: Sonata in D Major, Op.3 No.10: II. Allemanda. Allegro 12. Senaill?: Sonata in D Major, Op.3 No.10: III. Gavotta. Affettuoso 13. Senaill?: Sonata in D Major, Op.3 No.10: IV. Allegro Assai 14. Leclair: Sonata in a Major, Op.1 No.5: I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo 15. Leclair: Sonata in a Major, Op.1 No.5: II. Sarabanda. Largo 16. Leclair: Sonata in a Major, Op.1 No.5: III. Giga. Presto 17. Leclair: Improvised Prelude for Solo Violin 18. Senaill?:Sonata in C minor, Op.1 No.5: I. Preludio. Adagio 19. Senaill?:Sonata in C minor, Op.1 No.5: II. Corrente 20. Senaill?:Sonata in C minor, Op.1 No.5: III. Gavotta 21. Senaill?:Sonata in C minor, Op.1 No.5: IV. Giga. Allegro 22. Leclair: Sonata in F Major, Op.2 No.2: I. Adagio 23. Leclair: Sonata in F Major, Op.2 No.2: II. Allegro Ma Poco 24. Leclair: Sonata in F Major, Op.2 No.2: III. Adagio 25. Leclair: Sonata in F Major, Op.2 No.2: IV. Allegro Ma Non Troppo