{"product_id":"richter-sonatas-for-flute-or-violin-harpsichord-and-cello-ad-lib","title":"Richter- Sonatas for Flute (or Violin), Harpsichord and Cello ad lib.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRichter- Sonatas for Flute (or Violin), Harpsichord and Cello ad lib.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tbl_value\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposer: Franz Xaver Richter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlute part, cello part and piano score\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Wiener Urtext Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFranz Xaver Richter (1709-1789) is one of the most important representatives of what is known as the Mannheim School, a style that influenced not only Mozart, but also the young Beethoven and even some of the early Romantic composers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe significance of Richter’s chamber music in the evolution of the major genres of Viennese classicism deserves to be recognised, showing the way as it does from the Baroque trio sonata to the immediate forerunners of the classical string quartet. Richter’s sonatas for flute, harpsichord obbligato and cello are milestones on that road. These pieces were written in the tradition of J. S. Bach’s sonatas with harpsichord obbligato and can bear comparison with the best works of Bach’s son Carl Philipp Emanuel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this Wiener Urtext edition we present a selection of three sonatas that can also be played with a violin in the place of the flute. The piece may also be performed without the cello if necessary. Susanne Schrage’s advice on interpretation includes plenty of suggestions for an appropriate style of performance and ornamentation, which may be of interest to others besides flautists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eContents\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSonata in D Major\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSonata in A Major\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSonata in G Minor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout Franz Xaver Richter\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFranz Xaver Richter (1709–1789) was a Moravian-born composer, violinist and conductor who played an important role in the transition from the late Baroque style to the Classical era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe was associated with the celebrated Mannheim court orchestra, where he worked alongside composers who helped shape the developing Classical symphonic style. Later in his career, Richter became Kapellmeister at Strasbourg Cathedral, a position he held for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis music combines contrapuntal writing inherited from the Baroque tradition with the clearer forms, lighter textures and expressive contrasts of the emerging Classical style. His output includes symphonies, sacred music, chamber works and sonatas for a variety of instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichter’s flute sonatas are particularly valued for their elegant melodic writing and balance between expressive lyricism and formal clarity, making them rewarding repertoire for players exploring eighteenth-century music.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"All Flutes Plus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60692604256590,"sku":"SCHUT50189","price":28.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0885\/5335\/7646\/files\/51SRXxgnl2L._SL1000.jpg?v=1788787627","url":"https:\/\/www.allflutesplus.com\/products\/richter-sonatas-for-flute-or-violin-harpsichord-and-cello-ad-lib","provider":"All Flutes Plus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}