Mondonville was a violin prodigy who was well-received where ever he performed. His playing was always and highly acclaimed. In 1739 after an already successful performing career, Mondonville performed at the Concert Spirituel in Paris. This performance was described as singular and esteemed with the first reference to anyone employing harmonics in a violin performance. Associations of Mondonville, throughout the 1730s and 1740s, included the flutist Michel Blavet, the singer Marie Fel, the royal chapel and the Academie Royale de Musique. Though Mondonville is most remembered for his virtuosity, his compositions, though not prolific, were admired. His compositional contributions were popular operas and grand motets in the stlye of Lalande. Mondonville's most important compositions were "Pieces de clavecin en sonates" and "Pieces de clavecin avec voix ou violon" which explored, the combination of the three voices (harpsichord, violin and voice) and the technical capabiliies of the harpsichord performer. The works were charcterized by a combinations of energy and lucidity; however, the pieces were primarily known for their combined yet diverse formats with dialogues seemingly taking place between the left hand of the harpsichord, and, the violin. This was an ingenious idea that came to fruition in these compositions. ~ Keith Johnson, Rovi