Les Ambassadeurs (FR)

250 years ago, France lost its two greatest composers: Rameau, of course, whose genius is now being recognized and fully stands next to Bach and Mozart; but also Jean-Marie Leclair, who was found in the same year (1764) stabbed to death in front of his house. What Rameau was to vocal music (with his unsurpassable art of eloquence and his art to capture the heart of the listener with the most bewitching harmonies), Leclair was to instrumental music, which is not only the highlight of violin virtuosity but also supremely elegant – which reminds us that he was as great a dancer as a violinist. With their multi-awarded Rameau CD (Erato), Les Ambassadeurs have been recognized as Rameau's best advocates.

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