Leslie Jones (1905-1982) is hardly a household name in the world of classical music. But he was hugely important in developing the way we listen to and appreciate music today. His neglect in recent years is probably due to the fact that he had a somewhat unorthordox career - a lawyer who dedicated himself to professional music making in his retirement. In the 1960s, he established The Little Orchestra of London which consisted of top London freelance players. Jones was at the forefront of the movement to reduce the size of orchestras for performances of 18th and 19th century music and an early adopter of period performance practice, long before it became part of the mainstream several decades later. His LP recordings were illuminating in their interpretation of familiar repertoire.

Tracklist:

CD1:

01. Symphony No. 101 in D Major, Hob.I:101 'The Clock': I. Adagio - Presto
02. Symphony No. 101 in D Major, Hob.I:101 'The Clock': II. Andante
03. Symphony No. 101 in D Major, Hob.I:101 'The Clock': III. Menuetto e trio
04. Symphony No. 101 in D Major, Hob.I:101 'The Clock': IV. Vivace
05. Symphony No. 104 in D Major, Hob.I:104 'London': I. Adagio - Allegro
06. Symphony No. 104 in D Major, Hob.I:104 'London': II. Andante
07. Symphony No. 104 in D Major, Hob.I:104 'London': III. Menuetto e trio
08. Symphony No. 104 in D Major, Hob.I:104 'London': IV. Allegro spiritoso

CD2:

01. Harpsichord Concerto in D Minor, BWV 1052 : I. Allegro
02. Harpsichord Concerto in D Minor, BWV 1052: II. Adagio
03. Harpsichord Concerto in D Minor, BWV 1052 : III. Allegro
04. Violin Concerto in E Major, BWV 1042: I. Allegro
05. Violin Concerto in E Major, BWV 1042: II. Adagio
06. Violin Concerto in E Major, BWV 1042: III. Allegro assai
07. Harpsichord Concerto in F Minor, BWV 1056: I. Allegro
08. Harpsichord Concerto in F Minor, BWV 1056: II. Adagio
09. Harpsichord Concerto in F Minor, BWV 1056: III. Allegro

CD3:

01. Music for the Royal Fireworks : I. Overture
02. Music for the Royal Fireworks : II. Bourrée
03. Music for the Royal Fireworks: III. La Paix
04. Music for the Royal Fireworks: IV. La Réjouissance
05. Music for the Royal Fireworks: V. Menuets I & II
06. Suite No. 3 from 'The Water Music': I. Andante
07. Suite No. 3 from 'The Water Music': II. Rigaudon & alternativo
08. Suite No. 3 from 'The Water Music': III. Menuet
09. Suite No. 3 from 'The Water Music': IV. Andante
10. Suite No. 3 from 'The Water Music' : V. Gigue I & II
11. Concerto a Due Cori in F Major: I. Pomposo - Allegro
12. Concerto a Due Cori in F Major: II. A tempo giusto
13. Concerto a Due Cori in F Major: III. Largo
14. Concerto a Due Cori in F Major: IV. Allegro ma non troppo - A tempo ordinario

CD4:

01. Oboe Concerto in C Major, K. 314: I. Allegro aperto
02. Oboe Concerto in C Major, K. 314: II. Andante
03. Oboe Concerto in C Major, K. 314: III. Rondo: Allegro
04. Serenata Notturna in D Major, K. 239: I. Marcia
05. Serenata Notturna in D Major, K. 239: II. Menuetto
06. Serenata Notturna in D Major, K. 239: III. Rondo: Allegretto
07. Clarinet Concerto in A Major, K.622: I. Allegro
08. Clarinet Concerto in A Major, K.622: Adagio
09. Clarinet Concerto in A Major, K.622: III. Rondo: Allegro