In the 18th century, each composer of distinction and name composed works for the transverse flute: Antonio Vivaldi, Georg Philipp Telemann, Georg Frideric Handel and also Johann Sebastian Bach, who had the opportunity to meet Quantz on several occasions. As is so often the case, his flute compositions are deemed to be the culmination of their times, not only because of their contrapuntal content, but also because of the tremendous technical difficulties confronting the flute player. In some cases, Bach pushes the boundaries of the flautistic possibilities of the time to their utmost limits, making full use of the tonal range of the instrument and even leading the transverse flute into it's remotest key ranges. In addition to solo works (the Partita BWV 1013 and a set of flute sonatas), on this release Jan de Winne presents concertos in which the transverse flute plays a crucial role: the Orchestral Suite No. 2 BWV 1067 (a "must" in the repertoire of any flutist), the Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 BWV 1050, and the Triple Concerto BWV 1044.

Tracklist:

Orchestral Suite No. 2 In B Minor, Bwv 1067: I. Ouverture
Orchestral Suite No. 2 In B Minor, Bwv 1067: II. Rondeau
Orchestral Suite No. 2 In B Minor, Bwv 1067: III. Sarabande
Orchestral Suite No. 2 In B Minor, Bwv 1067: IV. Bourrées I & II
Orchestral Suite No. 2 In B Minor, Bwv 1067: V. Polonaise I & II
Orchestral Suite No. 2 In B Minor, Bwv 1067: VI. Menuet
Orchestral Suite No. 2 In B Minor, Bwv 1067: VII. Badinerie
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 In D Major, Bwv 1050: I. Allegro
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 In D Major, Bwv 1050: II. Affettuoso
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 In D Major, Bwv 1050: III. Allegro
Concerto For Flute, Violin & Harpsichord In A Minor, Bwv 1044: I. Allegro
Concerto For Flute, Violin & Harpsichord In A Minor, Bwv 1044: II. Adagio Ma Non Tanto E Dolce
Concerto For Flute, Violin & Harpsichord In A Minor, Bwv 1044: III. Alla Breve

UPC: 4015023243415
Label: Accent Records
Release Date: 4.20.18
Format: CD

J Bach S / Winne - Concertos with Flute (CD)