Quantz flute music
Quantz flute music is a valuable addition to the Classical repertoire. Johann Joachim Quantz (30 January 1697 – 12 July 1773) was a great German flutist and composer during the Classical era. He started out playing all instruments, then opted to specialize in the flute. He entered the employ of Frederick the Great of Prussia in 1741, and continued there for the rest of his life as a composer, flutist, and flutemaker. Frederick is known to have loved exquisitely-made flutes constructed of expensive materials. Recently, one such flute made from ebony, ivory, and silver was played for the first time in 250 years. Read more... This was a double-edged sword for Quantz; he had a steady job and was very well paid by the king. In fact, he was probably the highest-paid musician of his day. Yet, his compositions remained Frederick's exclusive property and none of it was published. Fortunately, his work is still being unearthed to this day.
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A lovely example of Quantz's concerti for the flute...
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