Sonata in A minor for Flute and Basso Continuo
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“Lyrical Baroque music”
Chris Hankin Just Flutes staff member - [email protected]
Wilhelmine von Beyreuth wrote this sonata with a real understanding of the instruments she was using. Her three movement run slow, fast, fast with lyricism in the opening affetuoso and a lovely energy in both the Presto and the Allegro. It's quite charming and deserves to be played more often.
From the Publisher
The flute sonata, which was only recently discovered and is printed here for the first time, is the second autograph manuscript of Wilhelmine von Bayreuth known at present. The A flat sonata was originally written for the then common transverse flute, and yet it can also be played today with the modern Boehm-flute. The instrumentation of the bass part is not specified: for harpsichord alone, or harpsichord with violoncello to intensify the bass. The presto of the sonata shows, that Wilhelmine preferred “wild thundering flute playing” over an affected performance.
Difficulty guide: 6-7
Difficulty level, roughly compared to ABRSM exam grades. 0 is total beginner, 9 is advanced (beyond grade 8).
Movements
- Affetuoso
- Presto
- Allegro
Item Details
Instrumentation
- Part 1: Flute
- Part 2: Basso continuo
Publisher: Furore Verlag
Publisher's reference: FUE4680
Our Stock Code: 923095
Media Type: Paperback
