Jean-Baptiste Quentin
Six trio sonatas, Op. 4 volume 1
Two violins, bass viol or cello and harpsichord
edited by Michael Talbot
Full score and parts
Music example Sonata No. 1 (pdf)
Quentin’s trio sonatas are impressive for their command of all the elements of musical composition, particularly counterpoint (fugues are one of his specialities). They mix French and Italian elements attractively and vary the movement types employed intelligently so as to give each work individuality. They are equally suited to recreational and concert use and deserve to stand alongside their companion works by such composers as Leclair and Mondonville.
