Flute Sonata in E major, BWV 1035

Bach in 1746; 1748 portrait by Elias Gottlob Haussmann
Sonata for Flute or Recorder and Harpsichord in E major, BWV 1035
1. Adagio Ma Non Tanto
2. Allegro
3. Siciliano
4. Allegro Assai
Performed by Alex Murray (traverso) and Martha Goldstein (harpsichord)
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Written in the 1740s, J. S. Bach's Sonata in E major for flute and basso continuo (BWV 1035)[1] is dedicated to the well-known and prolific Potsdam flautist Michael Gabriel Fredersdorf, a close friend of Frederick the Great.[2] It is quite likely that the latter premiered late summer or early autumn of 1741 it with Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Frederick the Great's court harpsichordist.[3]

Structure

The Sonata, scored for flute or recorder (blockflöte in German; essentially "wooden flute" or recorder[4]) and basso continuo. However, the basso continuo can be provided by a variety of instruments. For example, in complete Bach recordings, Stephen Preston on Brilliant Classics (originally recorded by CRD UK) is accompanied by harpsichord and viola da gamba,[5] while on Hänssler Classic Jean-Claude Gérard is accompanied by piano and bassoon.[6] is in four movements:

This sonata includes frequent use of accidentals, which is unusual for a Bach sonata.[7] There is also a frequent use of terraced dynamics, which is a trademark of Bach. Also, the second and fourth movement follow a binary form with an A and B section that each repeat. Although the piece is in E major, the Siciliano movement is in C♯ minor. In most music notations of this piece, there are few articulation markings because they would be improvised when performed.[8]

References

  1. ↑ Jones, p. 363
  2. ↑ Reel, James. "Sonata for flute & continuo in E major, BWV 1035". AllMusic. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  3. ↑ Bromberger, Eric. "Flute Sonata in E major, BWV 1035". LA Phil. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  4. ↑ Brennen et al, p. 66
  5. ↑ "Trevor Pinnock / Stephen Preston / Jordi Savall Bach: Flute Sonatas". AllMusic. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  6. ↑ "J. S Bach, Jean-Claude Gérard: Bach - Chamber Music for the Flute". Amazon. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  7. ↑ Powell, p. 99
  8. ↑ Schulenberg, p. 95

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