J.S. Bach – The Authentic (?) Flute Sonata in E-Flat Major
J.S. Bach – The Authentic (?) Flute Sonata in E-Flat Major
Author(s): Ricardo M. AlvesSubject(s): Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Cultural history, Music, 17th Century, 18th Century
Published by: Editura Universitatii Transilvania din Brasov
Keywords: Flute; Bach; Quantz; Sonata E-Flat Major; BWV 103;
Summary/Abstract: Of all the chamber works attributed to Johann Sebastian Bach, the Sonata in E-flat major for transverse flute and obbligato cembalo, BWV 1031, presents one of the most puzzling enigmas. For much of J.S. Bach’s instrumental music no primary sources have survived and very often some loose ends are found, concerning the “when” and in “which context” his compositions were written. Following this line of thought, this article aims to develop a review of the bibliography concerning the sonata in E-flat major, BWV 1031, making reference to the existing sources to date and presenting the various issues concerning its authorship. Although a final answer is not given, it is ascertained that both J.S. Bach and J.J. Quantz shall have played a fundamental role in it.
Journal: Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Braşov, Series VIII: Performing Arts
- Issue Year: 14/2021
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 7-20
- Page Count: 14
- Language: English
