The publication of a keyboard reduction of this concerto with a separate part for the soloist invites violinists to discover these concertante pages from the end of the reign of Louis XIV.

François Dieupart, also known as Charles Dieupart, was a French composer who made his career in England. He was involved in a venture to promote Italian opera in London. This project was derailed by the success of Handel’s operas from 1710 onwards. Nevertheless, Dieupart seems to have enjoyed a solid reputation as a performer, orchestral musician and harpsichord teacher. His works enjoyed a certain success, notably his 6 suites for harpsichord, widely distributed in Europe and said to have inspired Johann Sebastian Bach’s English suites.

This concerto for violin and orchestra in A major tends towards the concerto grosso.
It comprises 2 fast movements for orchestra (1. Vivace - 3. Allegro) and a slow movement for solo violin accompanied by orchestra (2. Grave). Quite short (50 bars without repeats), requiring 4 string parts "à la française" with oboe and bassoon ad libitum, it makes a fine transition in a lyrical or orchestral concert between two brilliant pieces.