NI 5754
Total Playing Time 79.42
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
The Early Sonatas
Hansgeorg Schmeiser, flute
Ingomar Rainer, harpsichord
This set of six sonatas was written in 1764. From April of that year until August 1765 the eight-year-old Mozart was in London with his family. He appeared with great success at the court of George III; he improvised at the harpsichord for the Royal Society, and he met with J C Bach who would prove to be a life-long influence and friend. Like the sonatas written in Paris the previous year (KV.6-9) these pieces are designated for keyboard and violin with optional cello. However, it is entirely in keeping with the habits of the period to perform them on the flute ...
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