Description
Kuhlau Grande Sonata Op 69 for Flute and Piano
Kuhlau Grande Sonata Op 69 for Flute and Piano
Publisher-Zimmermann
About
This issue was published in 1986 on the occasion of the 200th birthday of Friedrich Kuhlau. This three-movement sonata is of medium difficulty and the flute and piano parts are equal in virtuosity.
Friedrich Daniel Rudolf Kuhlau
Kuhlau (1786-1832) was a Danish pianist and composer who played a significant role during the late Classical and early Romantic periods.
Kuhlau excelled as a concert pianist and composer of Danish opera, and he also introduced Beethoven’s works to audiences in Copenhagen. Despite losing all his unpublished manuscripts in a house fire, he left a remarkable legacy of over 200 published works across various genres. Many of his compositions were dedicated to the flute, even though he didn’t personally play the instrument.
Born in Germany, Kuhlau moved to Hamburg to pursue piano studies and made his debut as a concert pianist. In 1810, he sought refuge in Copenhagen to avoid conscription in the Napoleonic Army and established himself as a piano teacher and composer. He later became a non-salaried musician in the Danish Court and obtained Danish citizenship.
Known for his flute compositions, Kuhlau was often referred to as “the Beethoven of the flute” during his lifetime. His piano sonatinas and flute works remain widely performed and recorded today.
The International Friedrich Kuhlau Flute Competition has been held since 1970 in honour of the composer.
https://kuhlau.de/?lang=en
If you have any queries, please call us on 020 7388 8438 (UK) or +44 (0)20 7388 8438 (International)
Product Delivery
- We dispatch all sheet music within the UK via Royal Mail unless otherwise requested.
- We will endeavour to dispatch your order by return and availability of stock if received before 2.30 pm
- Stocked items may not always be immediately available. Click here to find out more.
- We use a secure courier service for overseas deliveries outside of the United Kingdom. Delivery charges will vary depending on the location and weight of the goods.
