Flute Sonata in E minor, BWV 1034

Sonata for Flute or Recorder and Harpsichord in E minor, BWV 1034 - 1. Adagio ma non tanto Performed by Alex Murray (traverso) and Martha Goldstein (harpsichord). See also the very similar recording by Al Goldstein and Martha Goldstein here Sonata for Flute or Recorder and Harpsichord in E minor, BWV 1034 - 2. Allegro Performed by Alex Murray (traverso) and Martha Goldstein (harpsichord) Sonata for Flute or Recorder and Harpsichord in E minor, BWV 1034 - 3. Andante Performed by Alex Murray (traverso) and Martha Goldstein (harpsichord) Sonata for Flute or Recorder and Harpsichord in E minor, BWV 1034 - 4. Allegro Performed by Alex Murray (traverso) and Martha Goldstein (harpsichord)

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Sonata in E minor for flute or recorder and basso continuo by J. S. Bach (BWV 1034) is a sonata in four movements:

• Adagio ma non tanto
• Allegro
• Andante
• Allegro

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 while on Hänssler Classic Jean-Claude Gérard is accompanied by piano and bassoon.

The piece is largely believed to have been written during Bach's Cöthen period (1717–23), when he was employed as Capellmeister for Prince Leopold of Cöthen. However, there is some evidence that this may have been written slightly later, after Bach's move to Leipzig.^[1]

References

1. "Piece details", Los Angeles Philharmonic

External links

• Bach Flute or Recorder Sonata in E minor, BWV 1034: Scores at the International Music Score Library Project