Joseph Bodin de Boismortier – Recorder Sonata in C,
(after Flute Sonata in A, op. 35, no. 6)
 
 
Backing track played on Harpsichord.
 
From Boismortier’s Six Suites de Pieces pour une Flute Traversiere, op 35, 1731. 
 
 
Performance notes:
The accompaniment part follows the stated tempo throughout with a slight retardation at cadence points.
All repeats are played.
All tracks have been recorded in a mild historical temperament suitable for playing with modern and baroque instruments.
 
Backing Track downloads:
 
Pitch options: A=415, A=440
 
Tempo options.
Movement 1 (Prélude: Lentement): Crotchet = 65, 70, 75, 80, 85
Movement 2 (Allemande: Modérément): Crotchet = 60, 65, 70, 75, 80
Movement 3 (Ramage: Doucement - Gaiment): Crotchet = 78, 84, 90 – Dotted crotchet = 65, 75, 85
Movement 4 (Menuet 1 and 2): Crotchet = 120, 140, 160, 180
 
 
Total tracks: 46