Johann Wilhelm Gabrielski (1791 - 1846) was a flutist in Berlin, and although he and his works are not as well-known, it is said that Friedrich Kuhlau - who most flutists today know of - dedicated his only flute quartet to Gabrielski.

This flute trio was originally written with most of the melody and interesting passages played by the 1st flute. I enjoy playing pieces that are a bit more equal among all players, so I re-arranged this piece in that manner.

This is a great recital piece.

The sonata is the first of a set of six published in Paris in 1725 by L?Auteur & Boivin ?Avec Privilege du Roy.1725.? The title page described them as ?SONATES EN TRIO pour Trois Flûtes Transversieres sans Basse Par MR BOISMORTIER. OEVRE SEPTIÈME.?

The publication consisted of a set of parts each with the title page followed by a copy of the Privilége granted by King Louis to Boismortier to print and sell his music.

There are 5 movements, Gravement,Allemande Gayment, Lentement, Gavotte en rondeau & Gayment, The sonata is easily within the ability of players of intermediate standard and will provide enjoyable practice in independent part playing for players of equal ability.

The Sonata could also be played by trios of oboes, clarinets or violins.

German * English * French.

The trio in a contemporary arrangement is incomparable in composition. It was originally written for two oboes and cor anglais, here it has been transposed to D major for flute and was published in London as op. 29 (c. 1825). It is likely that this arrangement was made by the original publisher Monzani, who was also a well-known flotist.