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.

Anton Bernhard Fürstenau (1792-1852) belonged to the middle of three generations of flautists and performed in public as a boy of seven. In the years 1803-1818, he accompanied his father and teacher Kaspar Fürstenau on his many concert tours through Germany and Europe. Later he also gave concerts alone or with his son Moritz and enjoyed a high reputation, which, according to contemporary judgement, made him ‘ if not the most excellent, then undisputedly one of the most excellent ... flutists ’. In 1820 Fürstenau moved to Dresden and found a position with the court orchestra conducted by Carl Maria von Weber. A lasting friendship developed between the two artists and when Weber died in London in 1826, Fürstenau was at his deathbed. The musical œuvre of the flute virtuoso can be divided into 3 groups: - works mainly for his own use - didactic works (technical studies, 2 notable flute schools) - chamber music (duets, quartets, quintets, operas with trios for 3 flutes) A thorough study of his compositions and his ideas on music and their realisation on the flute should be worthwhile for every flutist, even today.

Anton Bernhard Fürstenau (1792-1852) belonged to the middle of three generations of flautists and performed in public as a boy of seven. In the years 1803-1818, he accompanied his father and teacher Kaspar Fürstenau on his many concert tours through Germany and Europe. Later he also gave concerts alone or with his son Moritz and enjoyed a high reputation, which, according to contemporary judgement, made him ‘ if not the most excellent, then undisputedly one of the most excellent ... flutists ’. In 1820 Fürstenau moved to Dresden and found a position with the court orchestra conducted by Carl Maria von Weber. A lasting friendship developed between the two artists and when Weber died in London in 1826, Fürstenau was at his deathbed. The musical œuvre of the flute virtuoso can be divided into 3 groups: - works mainly for his own use - didactic works (technical studies, 2 notable flute schools) - chamber music (duets, quartets, quintets, operas with trios for 3 flutes) A thorough study of his compositions and his ideas on music and their realisation on the flute should be worthwhile for every flutist, even today.

Anton Bernhard Fürstenau (1792-1852) belonged to the middle of three generations of flautists and performed in public as a boy of seven. In the years 1803-1818, he accompanied his father and teacher Kaspar Fürstenau on his many concert tours through Germany and Europe. Later he also gave concerts alone or with his son Moritz and enjoyed a high reputation, which, according to contemporary judgement, made him ‘ if not the most excellent, then undisputedly one of the most excellent ... flutists ’. In 1820 Fürstenau moved to Dresden and found a position with the court orchestra conducted by Carl Maria von Weber. A lasting friendship developed between the two artists and when Weber died in London in 1826, Fürstenau was at his deathbed. The musical œuvre of the flute virtuoso can be divided into 3 groups: - works mainly for his own use - didactic works (technical studies, 2 notable flute schools) - chamber music (duets, quartets, quintets, operas with trios for 3 flutes) A thorough study of his compositions and his ideas on music and their realisation on the flute should be worthwhile for every flutist, even today. Content: - Allegro non tanto - Andante - Rondo | Allegretto

Robert Valentin (ca. 1678 - 1747), also known as Roberto Valentini or Roberto Valentino, was a well-known English composer, recorder player, oboist and violinist. He moved to Rome and became an Italian citizen. Valentino is best known for his numerous recorder compositions. He was considered a highly skilled player of this instrument. His instrumental compositions include a series of sonata collections and trio sonatas as well as concerto grosso. At first, his style was strongly orientated towards that of Arcangelo Corelli. Over time, however, he increasingly turned towards the galant style, which is reflected in his later sonatas published in Northern Europe. Content: I. Sonata - Andante - Allegro - Largo - Allegro II. Sonata - Largo - Allegro - Adagio - Allegro III. Sonata - Largo - Allegro - Andante - Minuet

Michel Blavet (1700-1768) was a French composer and flute virtuoso. He was a remarkable artist who not only specialised in the bassoon and flute, but was also known for his exceptional intonation, even in difficult keys. Voltaire admired the beautiful sound of his playing and Marpurg described him as a virtuoso of the highest quality who maintained modesty despite his great popularity. He was characterised by the fact that he held the flute with his left hand, which set him apart from most flutists of his time. His works, written mainly for the transverse flute, show both the 'Italian and French styles' and are written in simple keys to make them accessible to amateurs. His surviving works include a concerto and 3 sonata books (1740).

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. The editor's work extends to compiling the score, correcting some errors and setting out the continuo parts. Additions to the score are indicated as such by small notes, brackets or dotted slurs. Content: - Largo - Allegretto - Vivace

Hook's role model, Johann Christian Bach, had a long-lasting effect on the English composer's work. He shares with him a strong melodic talent with an emphasised sense of form. Content: I. Allegro con spirito Andantino sempre piano Rondeau (Allegretto) II . Allegretto Siciliano (Andantino sempre piano) Menuetto (Spirituoso) III. Allegro con spirito Siciliano (Andantino sempre piano) Rondo (Allegro)

Content: I. Op. 18 Nr. 1 - Allegro - Rondo / Allegretto - Mineur II. Op. 18 Nr. 2 - Allegro - Minuetto I - Minuetto II - Minuetto I III. Op. 18 Nr. 3 - Adagio - Allegro IV. Op. 18 Nr. 4 - Allegro - Minuetto I - Minuetto II V. Op. 18 Nr. 5 - Allegro - Grazioso con Variatione VI. Op. 18 Nr. 6 - Allegro - Rondo / Allegretto

The publication of this sonata by the Potsdam court conductor Carl Heinrich Graun is based on a manuscript in the possession of the Saxon State Library in Dresden. Our edition is the first time the work has appeared in print. Editorial additions are marked as such in the score; added slurs are dotted, added ornaments and dynamic markings are bracketed. The harpsichord accompaniment, written after the figured bass, is printed in small print. Content: - Largo - Poco allegro - Vivace