{"product_id":"blavet-sonata-no-1-in-g-major-op-ii-for-flute-basso-continuo","title":"Blavet Sonata No 1 in G major Op II for Flute \u0026 Basso Continuo","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlavet Sonata No 1 in G major Op II for Flute \u0026amp; Basso Continuo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdition Schott\u003cbr\u003eOP.11\/1 FTR156\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMichael Blavet\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrench composer and flute virtuoso Michel Blavet (1700-1768) taught himself an array of instruments. He specialised in the bassoon and flute, holding the flute to the left, contrary to modern-day flute playing. His playing was highly regarded for its brilliance, ravishing beauty of tone and purity of intonation. His talent and amiable nature forged a lasting friendship with Quantz, who praised Blavet’s kindness and musicianship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1726, Blavet joined the Duke of Carignan and became part of the newly formed Concert Spirituel. He obtained a privilege from Louis XV in 1728 to publish flute sonatas and served as the steward of music for Louis, Count of Clermont. Blavet’s first book of flute music, featuring six sonatas for two flutes without bass, was published in 1728.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1738, Blavet became the principal flute in Louis XV’s personal ensemble, the “Musique du Roi,” and later joined the Paris Opera orchestra in 1740. Notably, he played in the quartet that premiered Telemann’s Paris quartets. Blavet declined a position in Frederick the Great’s court, which was eventually accepted by Quantz. He also ventured into composing, creating the first French comic opera, Le Jaloux corrigé, in 1752.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlavet passed away in Paris in 1768, leaving behind a significant contribution to flute music, particularly in the French and Italian styles. His works were written in easily accessible keys, intended for amateur musicians to enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe wrote a number of works for flute including 6 Sonatas for 2 Flutes, Op.1, 6 Flute Sonatas, Op.2,  6 Flute Sonatas, Op.3, a Flute Concerto in A minor and a Suite in E major for 2 Flutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Michel_Blavet\"\u003ehttps:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Michel_Blavet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"All Flutes Plus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54855009763662,"sku":"FTR 156","price":17.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0885\/5335\/7646\/files\/schftr156_0.jpg?v=1758376804","url":"https:\/\/www.allflutesplus.com\/products\/blavet-sonata-no-1-in-g-major-op-ii-for-flute-basso-continuo","provider":"All Flutes Plus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}