Double cd price: £18
CD 1
Flute Sonata in E minor HWV 359 op.1 no.1
Recorder Sonata in G minor HWV 360 op.1 no.2
Violin Sonata in A major HWV 361 op.1 no.3
Recorder Sonata in A minor HWV 362 op.1 no.4
Flute Sonata in G major HWV 363b op.1 no.5
Oboe Sonata in G minor HWV 364a op.1 no.6
Recorder Sonata in C major HWV 365 op.1 no.7
Oboe Sonata in C minor HWV 366 op.1 no.8
CD2
Flute Sonata in B minor HWV 367b op.1 no.9
Violin Sonata in G minor HWV 368 op.1 no.10
Recorder Sonata in F major HWV 369 op.1 no.11
Violin Sonata in F major HWV 370 op.1 no.12
Violin Sonata in A major HWV 372 op.1 no.10 (Roger)
Oboe Sonata in F major (manuscript)
Violin Sonata in E major HWV 373 op.1 no.12 (Roger)
The Academy of Ancient Music
Rachel Brown - flute & recorder (copies of Palanca and Stanesby jnr. by Martin Wenner)
Richard Egarr - harpsichord
Pavlo Beznosiuk - violin
Frank de Bruine - oboe
“The soloists slide easily from austerity to opulence, and Brown's dewy-toned recorder is enchanting". The Independent
“The playing is highly expressive; Rachel Brown opens the Largo of No 9, the weightiest of all the sonatas, with heart-rending pathos. Fast movements are so technically secure that they retain a sense of spaciousness, though there are sparkling moments of virtuosity... Recorded sound is good, particularly in the balance of flute/recorder with harpsichord. Highly commended as both the complete Op. 1 package and as deeply satisfying performances.” BBC Music Magazine