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BMV 1030 is a masterpiece

mythologue | 10/07/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Naxos' J.S. Bach releases have been excellent thus far, and the two volumes of flute sonatas are no exception. Both are highly worthy of being purchased, and this second volume might be even better than the first. This is mostly due to the BMV 1030 sonata, which deserves a special place in the Bach canon. It is not discussed as often as are some of his other masterpieces, but it is just as beautiful as these better-known works. All three movements linger in the memory long after the first listen (the spectacular third epitomizes the driving power of baroque music), and words can't really do the piece justice. The remaining compositions are also nice, but the CD's jewel is definitely BMV 1030 - this is a perfect disc to experience some lesser-known but no less crucial Bach works."