Christine Gevert

Edited from the first edition.

Edited from the first edition.

The 3 sonatas are part of a vielle-sonata-convolute, whose discant 'makes do' with one melody line: thanks to their ideal range, they are ideally suited for playing on the alto recorder.

Sonata I: D major, II: G major, III: B flat major, IV: g minor

Sonata V: e minor, VI: B major, VII: a minor, VIII: e minor

Sonata IX: F major, X: B major, XI: C major, XII: F major

The operas 1 to 6 form a rich palette of about 60 solo, trio and quadro sonatas, which, because they are easy to perform and enjoy playing, are highly suitable for didactic purposes as an introduction...

Graupner's alto recorder concerto, which has since become popular, is entirely committed to the gallant style of its time. It is carefully filed society music of above-average quality and technically...

Rust's preference for the viola is also noticeable in this figuratively rich sonata with double stops. A challenge for experienced players.

Edited from the first edition.

Edited from the first edition.

First Edition

At the latest with the publication of Tafelmusik I, Telemann was among the leading composers, as can be seen from the 206 subscribers listed by name in his 1733 edition!

Among the pieces that will be performed both chorally and as soloists is our ever-famous quartet.

This popular sonata must have been appreciated even by the author, who later rewrote the work for flute and obbligato harpsichord, adding 'o violin' in the 2nd part.

Affettuoso - Allegretto - Vivace.

Affettuoso - Allegretto - Vivace

Affettuoso - Allegretto - Vivace.

This quadro with a splendid fugue in the middle movement, which previously appeared only in a score collection, is presented here for the first time in a complete set of parts.

Graupner's alto recorder concerto, which has since become popular, is entirely committed to the gallant style of its time. It is carefully filed society music of above-average quality and technically...