Complete Bach Flute Sonatas, Volume 2

Acclaimed artists present superb performances of the complete Bach Flute Sonatas.

Roger Heagney harpsichord
Jacqueline Johnson violoncello
Vernon Hill flute
Virginia Taylor flute

Acclaimed artists, Roger Heagney, Vernon Hill and Jacqueline Johnson present superb performances of the complete Bach flute sonatas.

Volume 2 includes sonatas for flute and harpsichord (BWV 1031), flute and basso continuo (BWV 1034 & BWV 1035), two flutes and basso continuo (BWV 1039) and for two flutes (BWV 1038).

Press quotes

“I found this an ideal accompaniment...There is both intimacy and warmth.”

— Colin Fox, Australia Today

“... a scintillating disc.”

— Tony Way, The Age - Green Guide

“You can dip into these two discs anywhere and immediately relish the playing.”

— Soundscapes

Artists

Roger Heagney

Roger Heagney has gained an international reputation as a pianist, harpsichordist, conductor and composer giving recitals in Germany, France, England, Brunei and China, as well as festivals, radio and television in Australia.

Jacqueline Johnson

Jacqueline Johnson is a much sought after and highly experienced baroque continuo player. At the same time she is an accomplished performer of the standard cello repertoire and has played and recorded with some of the finest Australian orchestras.

Vernon Hill

Vernon Hill was Principal Flute in the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for over a decade and has performed concertos with all of the Australian Symphony Orchestras. He is a highly respected master teacher, and has published a series of specialised articles on playing the flute.

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Track Listing

Sonata in E Flat Major for Flute and Harpsichord Obligato, BWV 1031 Johann Sebastian Bach

Allegro moderato
Sicilliano
Allegro

Sonata in E Minor for Flute and Basso Continuo, BWV 1034 Johann Sebastian Bach

Adagio ma non tanto
Allegro
Andante
Allegro

Sonata in G Major for Two Flutes and Basso Continuo, BWV 1039 Johann Sebastian Bach

Adagio
Allegro ma non tanto
Adagio e piano
Allegro moderato

Sonata in E Major for Flute and Basso Continuo, BWV 1035 Johann Sebastian Bach

Adagio ma non tanto
Allegro
Sicilliano
Allegro assai

Sonata in G Major for Two Flutes, BWV 1038 Johann Sebastian Bach

Allegro
Vivace
Adagio
Presto

Performers

Roger Heagney
Jacqueline Johnson · violoncello · tracks 4–7, 12–15
Vernon Hill
Virginia Taylor · tracks 8–11, 16–19

Composer

Johann Sebastian Bach

Johann Sebastian Bach was a German composer, organist, harpsichordist, violist, and violinist whose sacred and secular works for choir, orchestra, and solo instruments drew together the strands of the Baroque period and brought it to its ultimate maturity.

Where to listen

Complete Bach Flute Sonatas, Volume 2 is available for streaming through Spotify and Apple Music. It can also be purchased through the iTunes Music Store.