Sheet Music: Aria prima

TitleAria prima
from Flute Sonata No. 1 in G major, “L'Henriette”
Opus numberOp. 2, No. 1
ComposerMichel Blavet (1700–1768)
InstrumentationFlute and bass instrument
KeyG major
RangeD4–B5
Time signature6/8
Tempo56 BPM
Performance time2:10
Difficulty levelintermediate
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Date added2015-08-26
Last updated2015-08-26
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Categories
Baroque, Rondos, Sonatas, Written for Flute

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Wednesday 26 August 2015

Tune of the Day: Aria by Blavet

from Flute Sonata No. 1

This “Aria en rondeau” constitutes the third movement of the first of six sonatas for flute and continuo by French Baroque composer and flute virtuoso Michel Blavet, first published in Paris in 1732. The sonata, and this aria in particular, are nicknamed “L'Henriette”.

Other Movements from the same Work

1.Adagio Flute & bass
2.Allegro Flute & bass
3.Aria prima Flute & bass
4.Aria seconda Flute & bass
5.Presto Flute & bass