J S Bach - Sonata in E Minor, BWV 1034
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- Опубліковано 28 жов 2019
- Katie Riley, Flute
Ming-Li Liu, Piano
Werner Recital Hall
October 14th, 2019
Recorded by Brandenburgh Productions
Though there is much speculation revolving around when Bach’s Flute Sonatas were composed, Johann Sebastian Bach’s Flute Sonata in E Minor was considered to be written during Bach’s Cothen period (1717-23). The work follows the form of a sonata de chiesa (church sonata), meaning the four movements follow a slow-fast-slow-fast pattern. Each movement opens with a simple melody that develops throughout the duration of the movement. This compositional technique, deemed fortspinnung or “spinning forth”, is a key characteristic of composition in the baroque period. The melody develops throughout the movement through sequences, intervallic variances, repetitions, and changes in dynamics. The first movement of Bach’s Flute Sonata in E Minor is a prevalent example of fortspinnung.
The Adagio ma non tanto that begins Bach’s Flute Sonata in E Minor is characterized by a solemn and expressive character. This atmosphere is generated by driving gestures of harmonic and rhythmic development. It begins with ascending 8th notes in the basso continuo and the melody enters on the flute with 16th notes. This movement is very slow, but the driving rhythmic nature keeps the music propelling. Harmonically, the movement is built off descending and ascending thirds.
The following Allegro movement shifts the character immediately. The music goes from being sorrowful and mournful to playful and mischievous. Much like the first movement, a motive is presented early in the music. This motive is characterized by an 8th note followed by two 16th notes culminating with four 8th notes of larger intervals. This motive is presented multiple times throughout the piece in different tonalities. Though the piece is predominately in E minor, the character is not seen as solemn. The mood of this piece is created through the lightness and flair of the rhythm.
The Andante is a special movement, as it presents the ideology of hope and optimism in the music. Written in G major, this movement greatly contrasts the other three. The enchanting third movement differs from the very beginning. All other movements begin with the continuo starting and the flute entering after an 8th note rest. In this movement, the continuo has a 6-bar introduction before the flute begins singing its tune. The third movement features two mini cadenzas in the flute line that separate sections of music.
When we reach the final Allegro, the music returns to the familiar structure. The flute enters after the 8th note rest with a dancelike motive characterized by two 16th notes followed by two 8th notes that lead us to an ascending 16th note scale. The movement seems to be based from this motive, particularly the two 16th notes leading in to the two 8th notes. However, after the first cadential point, a contrasting melody appears that interweaves between the continuo and flute line. This melody further enhances the dancelike quality of the fourth movement with the bouncing 8th notes and descending 16th note line. Bach soon reminds the listener of the original motive as we move to the following section that contains a lot of the same material. The piece concludes with a coda leading to a final E minor chord.
I played classical piano from a young age and just starting to learn the flute. This is so inspiring!! Beautiful performance =)
A superb performance of a classic piece. Thanks Katie. ❤
You played wonderfully ladies! Ming Li plays smoothly and provided an excellent foundation for Katie's solos. Thank you very much for posting! 🤩
I've been learning the Flute for quite a few years now, and I have to say that when I learned some of these movements, I fell in love with the flute even more.
the third movement is one of the most beautiful pieces I have ever heard. Sweet and sensitive.
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Thank you so much for the experience!❤
Mvmt. 1: 00:00
Mvmt. 2: 3:27
Mvmt. 3: 6:11
Mvmt. 4: 10:04
Thank you for this performance. Especially the 3rd moviment is so remarkably played by both of you. Marvelous
Thank you for the kind words! :)
Beautiful playing from both.
So beautiful!
Katie your tone is so beautiful and warm kind of like the wooden period instruments! This inspired me to practice more
Beautiful!
Firstclass performance! It is so beautiful!!🙏🌹
Thanks so much :)!
Brava!!!😍
thank you!
Makellose Technik beider Musikerinnen sowie wundervolle Fülle und Klangschönheit des Flötentones, darüber hinaus besonders schöne Begleitung der rechten Hand in der Continuo-Stimme des Andante. Ein musikalischer Genuss! ❤
Flawless technique by both musicians as well as wonderful fullness and beauty of the flute tone, as well as particularly beautiful accompaniment from the right hand in the continuo part of the Andante. A musical delight! ❤
Wow! Beautiful sound😍
Thank you :)
excellent performance 👏
Lovely execution, congratulations.
This is my high school solo! You played it sooo much better than I could ever play it haha.
This is very pretty!
Wow amazing job Katie you play flute so well Katie I hope I play my flute this well one day Katie you got such an amazing talent playing flute Katie
Thanks so much for your kind words! :)
thanks
Super
nice
So beautiful from 6:13
I played with you, thanks
I would like to know the version you used for the piano part. I’m playing this now with a friend but your piano part seems quite different and I like it better. Thanks! Wonderful performance. Inspiring.
Thanks for sharing this. Can I ask which sheet edition are you following?
Awwwww (✿◠‿◠) So adorable and lovely (✿◠‿◠) Thank you Katie (✿◠‿◠)
Thank you! :)
6:10
Flute Sonata in E minor, BWV 1034
I. Adagio ma non tanto 0:07
II. Allegro 3:29
III. Andante 6:12
IV. Allegro 10:05
It would be good if instead piano was harpsichord. Heresy play Bach in piano
If Bach had a piano, he would definitely write for it.