Fredrick The Great Music For The Berlin Court

Catalogue # HMC902132

The year 2012 marks the tercentenary of the birth of Frederick the Great, whose political and military glory has often relegated his musical talent to the status of a mere hobby. But Frederick II was not only the key personality of Berlin musical life for the whole of the 18th century – as is shown by the works of the composers presented on this CD, all of whom worked at his court at some point in their careers – but also an excellent flautist who left posterity a number of fine flute sonatas from his own pen.

The Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2012. Formed in East Berlin in 1982, Akamus can pride itself on an outstanding reputation and an exceptional career: it has been a welcome guest in all thegreat musical institutions of Europe, Asia and North and South America. In 2011, the ensemble took in its stride operatic productions in nine European countries, an extended tour of the USA and its first tour to China.

Akademie fur Alte Musik Berlin

Graun Ouverture in D minor
Nichelmann Harpsichord Concerto in C minor
Frederick the Great Flute Sonata in C minor
Graun Viola da Gamba Concerto in A minor
CPE Bach Symphony No 1 Wq 183