- Source: Flute sonata in B minor (HWV 376)
The Flute sonata in B minor (HWV 376) is thought to have been composed by George Frideric Handel, for flute and basso continuo. The date of composition of the work is unknown, but it was first published in 1730. Other catalogues of Handel's music have referred to the work as HG xlviii, 137; and HHA iv/3,68.
The authenticity of the sonata is uncertain. Of the three "Halle" sonatas, it is the best candidate for not having been composed by Handel (although if it wasn't, it is an extremely good imitation of his style). It is referred to as "Halle Sonata No. 3", and is sometimes called "Hallenser Sonaten" (following Chrysander's assumption that it was an early work). The Chrysander edition indicates that the work is for flute ("Traversa"), and published it as Sonata XVIII.
A typical performance of the work takes almost seven minutes.
It is quoted at length in the second movement of the ballet Pulcinella by Igor Stravinsky.
Movements
The work consists of four movements:
(Movements do not contain repeat markings unless indicated. The number of bars is taken from the Chrysander edition, and is the raw number in the manuscript—not including repeat markings.)
See also
Handel flute sonatas
List of solo sonatas by George Frideric Handel
XV Handel solo sonatas (publication by Chrysander)
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Flute sonata in B minor (HWV 376)
- Flute sonata in B minor
- Flute sonata in B minor (HWV 367b)
- Flute Sonata in E minor (HWV 359b)
- Handel flute sonatas
- Flute sonata in E minor (HWV 379)
- Flute sonata in E minor (HWV 375)
- Flute sonata in G major (HWV 363b)
- Flute sonata
- List of violin sonatas
