George Frederic Handel – Flute Sonata in E minor (op. 1, no. 1a), HWV 359a

Compatible with editions by Bärenreiter and Faber.

Performance notes:

• The accompaniment part follows the stated tempo throughout with a slight retardation at cadence points and crucial breathing points.

• All repeats are played.

• All tracks have been recorded in a mild historical temperament suitable for playing with modern and baroque flutes.

• Please note, this version of the sonata is less commonly performed than the 'op. 1b' version, HWV 359b, available here.

Backing Track downloads:

Pitch options: A=415, A=440

Tempo options.

Movement 1: Quaver = 65, 70, 75, 80, 85

Movement 2: Crotchet = 90, 100, 110, 120

Movement 3: Quaver = 56, 64, 72, 80, 88, 96

Movement 4: Minim = 110, 125, 140, 155

Total tracks: 38