FLAC (tracks) | Classical | 98:52 | 1CD | 495 MbFrederick the Great himself is known to have composed one-hundred-and-twenty-one flute sonatas, four flute concertos, a symphony, various arias and an overture.

These works were written in the mixed style advocated by Quantz in an attempt to blend Italian music of the senses with French music of reason.

The king’s love of music was real and genuine, and he desired and ensured that others should enjoy it in the same way.

As a performer he was probably one of the most distinguished amateurs ever.

As a composer he wrote nothing eminent or really original, though some pieces exuded a certain beauty and charm.

However, this recording promotes the extraordinary talent of the musicians and composers he surrounded himself with at court, the luminaries of the 18th century, all brought together by one of the greatest musical patrons that ever lived.

Tracklist:CD1:01. Ricercar a 3 from Musical Offering, BWV 107902. Trio Sonata in E Minor QV2:20: I. Allegro ma non tanto03. Trio Sonata in E Minor QV2:20: II. Affetuoso04. Trio Sonata in E Minor QV2:20: III. Vivace05. Sonata in C Major for Cello and Continuo, Graun WV B:XVII:53: I. Largo06. Sonata in C Major for Cello and Continuo, Graun WV B:XVII:53: II. Poco allegro07. Sonata in C Major for Cello and Continuo, Graun WV B:XVII:53: III. Allegretto08. Quintetto in A Minor Graun WV AV:XIV:14: I. Amabile09. Quintetto in A Minor Graun WV AV:XIV:14: II. Allegro non tanto10. Quintetto in A Minor Graun WV AV:XIV:14: III. Allegro alla SicilianoCD2:01. Sonata in D Major for Flute and Continuo: I. Adagio02. Sonata in D Major for Flute and Continuo: II. Allegro ma non troppo03. Sonata in D Major for Flute and Continuo: III. Cantabile04. Sonata in E Major for Violin and Continuo: I. Adagio05. Sonata in E Major for Violin and Continuo: II. Allegro ma non troppo06. Sonata in E Major for Violin and Continuo: III. Untitled07. Andantino con VII. Variazioni in G Major Op. 1708. Duetto in G Major Wq. 150 : H. 598: I. Andante09. Duetto in G Major Wq. 150 : H. 598: II. Allegro10. Duetto in G Major Wq. 150 : H. 598: III. Allegretto