Recorder Sonata in C minor, Op. 2, No. 5

Jean-Baptiste Loeillet (1688-1720), known as Loeillet de Gant (of Ghent), was a Flemish Baroque composer and wind player primarily recognized for his extensive contributions to the recorder repertoire.
Born in Ghent, he belonged to a prominent musical dynasty. His father, Pieter Loeillet, was a professional musician who raised not only Jean-Baptiste, but also his brother's son Jean-Baptiste, who later became known as the John Loeillet of London, and his brother Jacques, who made a career as a notable oboist and composer who served in the courts of Munich and Versailles.
Jean-Baptiste moved to Paris to study for a while before settling in Lyon, France. There, he served as a musician for Archbishop Paul-François de Neufville de Villeroy, performing for the Lyonnaise nobility and local religious elite, contributing to the city's vibrant cultural life during the early 18th century.
His legacy consists primarily of 48 solo sonatas for recorder and basso continuo. His style is characterized by a synthesis of Italianate Corellian structures and refined French ornamentation, displaying a sophisticated mastery of counterpoint.