First edition This edition is based on a manuscript from the Staatsbibliothek Berlin, Preußischer Kulturbesitz, Musikabteilung. It comes from the estate of Telemann, who gave it to his grandson Georg Michael Telemann (1748-1831). G. Poelchau acquired the manuscript in 1834 with a pack of music stored in a church tower in Riga. From Poelchau's estate († 1836) the sonata work came to the Royal Library in Berlin. The sonatas are dedicated to the brothers Rudolf, Hieronymus and Johannes Wilhelm Burmester of a Hamburg patrician family dated 1 March 1734, with the note that they follow the ‘12 methodical sonatas’, which were also dedicated to the first two brothers. The close connection between the two large sonata works can be found in their valuable musical content, in the sequence of movements (slow, fast, slow, fast), and in the succession of keys (C-a-D-h-E-F-d-G-e-A-f sharp-g). The bass lines are often involved in the theme. Occasionally we are reminded of J.S. Bach's inventions. In the title, the violin is named as the solo instrument before the flute, as several sonatas are unmistakably written “violinistically” without this hindering their playability for flute. The present edition adheres strictly to the manuscript. Suggestions for dynamics are indicated as such by brackets, as are those for articulation (by dotted lines), which may differ for violinists from those intended for flute. Experienced players should use the original figured bass for their own interpretation. The 12 sonatas made available to the public here for the first time are among the best compositions of this kind by Telemann, who dedicated them to 'connoisseurs and lovers' with the wish '...faire une bonne partie de Vos amusements'. The sonatas will fulfill this purpose today just as they did at that time.

First edition This edition is based on a manuscript from the Staatsbibliothek Berlin, Preußischer Kulturbesitz, Musikabteilung. It comes from the estate of Telemann, who gave it to his grandson Georg Michael Telemann (1748-1831). G. Poelchau acquired the manuscript in 1834 with a pack of music stored in a church tower in Riga. From Poelchau's estate († 1836) the sonata work came to the Royal Library in Berlin. The sonatas are dedicated to the brothers of a Hamburg patrician family (Rudolf, Hieronymus and Johannes Wilhelm Burmester) dated 1 March 1734, with the note that they follow the ‘12 methodical sonatas’, which were also dedicated to the first two brothers. The close connection between the two large sonata works can be found in their valuable musical content, in the sequence of movements (slow, fast, slow, fast), and in the succession of keys (C-a-D-h-E-F-d-G-e-A-f sharp-g). The bass lines are often involved in the theme. Occasionally we are reminded of J.S. Bach's inventions. In the title, the violin is named as the solo instrument before the flute, as several sonatas are unmistakably written “violinistically” without this hindering their playability for flute. The present edition adheres strictly to the manuscript. Suggestions for dynamics are indicated as such by brackets, as are those for articulation (by dotted lines), which may differ for violinists from those intended for flute. Experienced players should use the original figured bass for their own interpretation. The 12 sonatas made available to the public here for the first time are among the best compositions of this kind by Telemann, who dedicated them to ' connoisseurs and lovers' with the wish '. ..faire une bonne partie de Vos amusements' . The sonatas will fulfill this purpose today just as they did at that time. Content: IV. Largo Allegro Andante Vivace V. Largo Allegro Grave Vivace VI. Andante Presto Cantabile Vivace

First edition This edition is based on a manuscript from the Staatsbibliothek Berlin, Preußischer Kulturbesitz, Musikabteilung. It comes from the estate of Telemann, who gave it to his grandson Georg Michael Telemann (1748-1831). G. Poelchau acquired the manuscript in 1834 with a pack of music stored in a church tower in Riga. From Poelchau's estate († 1836) the sonata work came to the Royal Library in Berlin. The sonatas are dedicated to the brothers Rudolf, Hieronymus and Johannes Wilhelm Burmester of a Hamburg patrician family dated 1 March 1734, with the note that they follow the ‘12 methodical sonatas’, which were also dedicated to the first two brothers. The close connection between the two large sonata works can be found in their valuable musical content, in the sequence of movements (slow, fast, slow, fast), and in the succession of keys (C-a-D-h-E-F-d-G-e-A-f sharp-g). The bass lines are often involved in the theme. Occasionally we are reminded of J.S. Bach's inventions. In the title, the violin is named as the solo instrument before the flute, as several sonatas are unmistakably written “violinistically” without this hindering their playability for flute. The present edition adheres strictly to the manuscript. Suggestions for dynamics are indicated as such by brackets, as are those for articulation (by dotted lines), which may differ for violinists from those intended for flute. Experienced players should use the original figured bass for their own interpretation. The 12 sonatas made available to the public here for the first time are among the best compositions of this kind by Telemann, who dedicated them to 'connoisseurs and lovers' with the wish '...faire une bonne partie de Vos amusements'. The sonatas will fulfill this purpose today just as they did at that time.

Die sechs Sonaten für Violine und Obligato-Cembalo BWV 1014-1019 komponierte Bach vermutlich in seiner Köthener Zeit. Es sind besondere Sonaten, denn sie sind in erster Linie für das Cembalo gedacht, mit Begleitung eines Melodie-Instruments. Nun hat Clémence Grégoire die Sonate BWV 1014 für Altblockflöte und Cembalo eingerichtet und so transkribiert, dass sie perfekt auf die Gegebenheiten der Blockflöte passt.

Mit diesen kleinen Stücken ist es auch dem Anfänger am Klavier möglich, einen wichtigen Begründer der heutigen Klaviermusik näher kennenzulernen. Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach hatte die "46 Anfangsstücke" zu Lebzeiten als "Kurze und Leichte Clavierstücke mit veränderten Reprisen" (Wq 113 und 114) herausgegeben. Um den Einstieg zu erleichtern, folgt unsere Edition der vom Verleger Johann Carl Friedrich Rellstab 1788-1790 unter spielpraktischen Gesichtspunkten eingerichteten dritten Auflage.

25 old Christmas carols from the 14th to 17th century This collection of Christmas carols includes songs from the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the early Baroque period and various German landscapes. Composition, poetry or compositional style often link them to great names in German cultural history such as Martin Luther, Friedrich von Spee, Angelus Silesius, Paul Gerhardt, Bartholomäus Gesius, Andreas Hammerschmidt, Johann Crüger and Johann Sebastian Bach. However, many of the songs are also based on adaptations of Latin hymns or are of anonymous origin, belonging to different landscapes. All songs come with complete lyrics and invite you to sing along.

Christoph Schaffrath (1709-1763) was one of the important musicians and composers that the music-loving Frederick II of Prussia gathered around him. He can be described as one of the most interesting and imaginative composers of the Berlin circle. In addition to overtures, symphonies and quartets, he mainly wrote harpsichord works and chamber music in which the keyboard instrument plays a leading role.Schaffrath's Duet in D major is published here for the first time in a new edition. Our edition is based on the copy of the first print of the ‘ Six Duets op. 1 ’ in the Saxon State Library in Dresden. Duets I, III and V are written for violin and harpsichord, the others for flute and harpsichord. The present composition is Duetto II. The editor's work extends to compiling the score, correcting some errors and setting out the continuo passages. Additions to the score are indicated as such by small lines, brackets or dashes. Content: -Allegro -Andante -Allegro

Johann Sebastian Bach probably composed the six trio sonatas BWV 525-530 ‘á 2 Claviers e Pedal’ between 1727 and 1729 for his eldest son Wilhelm Friedemann, although individual pieces date back to earlier years (1722-1723). These are undoubtedly organ sonatas, whose three independent voices combine to create an extremely charming musical work of art . The aim of this arrangement of the first trio sonata was to make this beautiful work accessible to recorder players. Lambertus Johannes Drop transposed the trio sonata from its original key of E flat major to F major.

Johann Ludwig Krebs was born in Buttelstedt in 1713. He received his first organ and music lessons from his father, Tobias Krebs. At the age of 13, he moved to Leipzig, where he remained in close proximity to Johann Sebastian Bach until 1737 – this made him into a ‘true Bach creature’. His education at St Thomas' School, his studies at Leipzig University and his organ and composition lessons with Bach had a decisive influence on Krebs and made him an accomplished and independent composer. While studying philosophy and law at Leipzig University, Krebs taught Luise Adelgunde Victoria Gottsched, the wife of the well-known writer Johann Christoph Gottsched, composition and probably also lute playing. He dedicated six Praeambula to her. After serving as organist in Zwickau and Zeitz, Krebs was appointed ducal court organist at the castle church in Altenburg in 1756. He remained there until his death on 1 January 1780. Krebs left behind an extensive musical oeuvre – primarily for organ , but also remarkable chamber music compositions. Content: 1. Piece Praeambulum I - VI 2. Piece Suite 3. Piece Overture 4. Piece Concerto including revision report

The famous Italian Giovanni Battista Martini (1706-1784) was born in Bologna, where he also received his musical education. He studied composition with the vocal composer Giacomo Antonio Petri, Kapellmeister at the Church of San Petronio. After Petri's death, Martini succeeded his teacher and continued in this position until his own death. However, his work as a teacher and music historian was more significant. His handwritten compositions include numerous vocal and orchestral works, instrumental concertos and other works for keyboard instruments, including the ‘Sonate sui flauti’ expressly intended for the organ and a large number of organ pieces for liturgical use. The present Sonatas V and VII for organ, harpsichord or piano are included in the collection of 12 sonatas published in Amsterdam in 1742. This new edition follows the text of the first edition. Content: Sonata V Sonata VII