Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Trio Flute - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.811717 Composed by Joseph Bodin De Boismortier (1689 - 1755). Arranged by Edited by Pat Spence. Baroque,Concert,Graduation,Standards,Wedding. 22 pages. Piper Publications #5213317. Published by Piper Publications (A0.811717). The sonata is the fourth of a set of six published in Paris in 1725 by L’Auteur & Boivin ‘Avec Privilege du Roy.1725.’ The title page described them as ‘SONATES EN TRIO pour Trois Flûtes Transversieres sans Basse Par MR BOISMORTIER. OEVRE SEPTIÈME.’The publication consisted of a set of parts each with the title page followed by a copy of the Privilége granted by King Louis to Boismortier to print and sell his music.There are 4 movements, Doucement, Courante, Allemande and a pair of minuets. The three flute parts are equal and independent and the Sonata is suitable for players of intermediate standard and above. Written in the French Baroque style which, unlike the Italian Baroque, includes all necessary ornamentation in the parts, the sonata makes an enjoyable concert item for players and audience alike.
