Jean-Marie Leclair the younger

Jean-Marie Leclair the younger

Jean-Marie Leclair (1703-1777) was a French composer, the younger brother of the better-known Jean-Marie Leclair "the elder".

His musical output included works for two violins. In 1733 he produced "Le Rhone et la Saone", a vocal piece. Opus 1 appeared (1739) and his Opus 2 (1750) were published thanks to his more famous brother.


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