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A 2 CD set that includes three classics of the chamber repertoire for flute. The Kuhlau E-flat trio is a marvelous and unusual piece of music for the chamber enthusiast that fully exploits the flute trio's varied sonorities. J.S. Bach's marvelous baroque world comes to life with his E-flat and A-major duo sonatas with harpsichord.

These Baroque flute pieces are beautiful and great fun for the budding chamber player. Lots of charming melodies and interplay between the instruments make them a great practice-ground for chamber-playing as well!

These baroque pieces from the masters Johann Quantz and Johann Sebastian Bach are truly enchanting pieces for chamber enthusiasts and students everywhere. These chamber sonatas combine oboe, flute and a background of basso continuo commonly carried out by a harpsichord and viola da gamba. Accompanied by the acclaimed Rameau Trio, these intermediate-level pieces will give you a lifetime of pleasure. Oboe virtuoso Virginia Brewer performs each piece with the Trio, then you become the oboist in this magnificent group of chamber professionals. Highly recommended.

These oboe sonatas by Pepusch and Telemann are great Baroque pieces for any oboist and are perfect training ground for the instrumentalist looking to learn ensemble playing. Classic trio sonatas of their age, they utilized a background of flute and basso continuoa semi-improvised accompaniment commonly carried out by both a harpsichord and a viola da gamba, the two instruments serving as a full bass line supporting the other instruments. The oboist is here afforded a wonderful opportunity to play this beautiful music in association with the wonderful Rameau Trio. Not too difficult, these pieces are perfect for the intermediate oboist, or for the beginner looking toward a moderate challenge. Listen to and study master oboist Virginia Brewer performing with the Trio, then you take your place with this group for one of the most marvelous experiences in chamber musicthe Baroque trio sonata. Includes a printed guide to period ornamentation complete with musical examples.

These Baroque chamber-pieces are a wonderful training ground for students and are filled with opportunities for fun music-making for enthusiasts and professionals alike.

Bach's intricate 'triple' concerto for keyboard, violin and flute is a challenge, containing much brilliant passagework. The less formidable slow movement was taken from the organ sonata No. 3. It is a companion to the Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, the first movement of which is included on this album. An extremely rewarding and enjoyable piece for study. Also included on this album is the first movement of the Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, written for harpsichord, flute, violin and orchestra, was Bachs first truly original keyboard concerto and is a unique work full of bravura passages. An eternal favorite!