Leclair: Sonata "Le Tombeau": Viola Book
By Jean Marie LeClair
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A solo, for Viola with Piano Accompaniment, composed by Jean Marie LeClair.
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Series:
Kalmus Edition
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
20
SKU:
00-PK-0003471
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About the Composer: Jean Marie Leclair
Jean Marie Leclair (1697-1764) stands among the finest violin composers of the 18th century, and his instrumental works shaped the development of French Baroque style. A virtuoso violinist himself, he composed sonatas that demanded technical brilliance while maintaining the elegant, balanced proportions characteristic of his era. His music bridges the Italian concerto tradition and French taste, earning him a secure place in the chamber music canon.
Leclair's sonatas remain central to string pedagogy because they combine genuine musical substance with approachable formal clarity. Teachers turn to his work when students need to develop phrasing, intonation security, and interpretive maturity without the extreme technical demands of later Romantic literature.
Why we love this
This sonata sits at the intersection of accessibility and artistic weight. The writing is idiomatic for viola without requiring specialized virtuosity, which means serious students can perform a genuine masterwork rather than a simplified substitute. The contest and festival designation speaks to its legitimacy as a recital vehicle.
What to expect
Elegant and civilized, with an undercurrent of genuine pathos in the slow sections. The writing sings naturally on the viola, allowing players to discover how the instrument's warmth illuminates Leclair's melodic gift. There is clarity and restraint throughout, yet the emotional content runs deep.
Who it's for
Advanced high school violists and undergraduate string majors preparing contest or recital repertoire. Teachers seeking substantial French Baroque literature that students can fully own interpretively rather than simply survive technically.
How to get the most out of it
- Approach the figuration with forward momentum rather than mechanical evenness; Leclair's phrases breathe like speech, and the accompaniment should not rush ahead.
- Shape each two and four bar phrase through subtle dynamic contour; the emotional arc depends on this sculpting, not dramatic gestures.
- Balance transparency in the viola line against the keyboard part; this is conversation between partners, not viola plus background.
- Allow the architecture of the form to guide interpretation; Leclair's repeat signs and sectional returns invite subtle variation without recomposition.
How to use it
Program this as a recital anchor for a student reaching intermediate-advanced level, or pair it with a partner Baroque sonata for a thematic concert program exploring the French style. It also serves well in chamber music contexts where a small group can accompany the violist, or as a solo performance for regional competitions.
Skills your students will build
- Baroque phrasing and rhetoric in string playing
- Intonation security across extended range
- Coordination between soloist and accompanist through active listening
- Double stop and interval work in a musical context
- Interpretation of repeat signs and sectional form
- Legato and articulation variety within a single character