Johann Joachim Quantz Germany

Biography

Johann Joachim Quantz (January 30, 1697–July 12, 1773) was a German flutist, flute maker and composer. He was born in Oberscheden, near Göttingen, Germany, and died in Potsdam. Quantz began his musical studies as a child with his uncle (his father - a blacksmith - died when Quantz was young), later going to Dresden and Vienna. It was during his time as musician to Frederick Augustus II of Poland that he began to concentrate on the flute, performing more and more on the instrument.

Popular Songs

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  Flute Sonata in C minor, QV 1:15: III. Allegro

  7 Sonatas for Flute and Basso Continuo (baroque flute: Benedek Csalog, harpsichord: Rita Papp)

  Key of C♯

  8d
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  Flute Sonata in D major, QV 1:47: III. Vivace

  7 Sonatas for Flute and Basso Continuo (baroque flute: Benedek Csalog, harpsichord: Rita Papp)

  Key of C

  1d
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  Flute Sonata No. 275 in B flat major, QV. 1:161: II. Affettuoso

  Flute Sonatas Nos. 272-277 (transverse flute: Verena Fischer, baroque cello: Klaus-Dieter Brandt, harpsichord: Léon Berben)

  Key of Cm

  10m
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  Flute Sonata in B minor, QV 1:167: II. Allegro assai

  7 Sonatas for Flute and Basso Continuo (baroque flute: Benedek Csalog, harpsichord: Rita Papp)

  Key of Am

  1m
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  Flute Sonata in C major, QV 1:12: I. Grave

  7 Sonatas for Flute and Basso Continuo (baroque flute: Benedek Csalog, harpsichord: Rita Papp)

  Key of A♯

  11d

Discography

Flute Sonatas Nos. 272-277 (transverse flute: Verena Fischer, baroque cello: Klaus-Dieter Brandt, harpsichord: Léon Berben)

2009

7 Sonatas for Flute and Basso Continuo (baroque flute: Benedek Csalog, harpsichord: Rita Papp)

2002

4 Flute Concertos

1991