| 作曲者 | Simon Balicourt |
| タイトル | Sonata in D minor and A minor |
| 出版社 | Edition HH Limited |
| 楽器編成 | flute and basso continuo |
| 品番 | 9790708146537 |
| 校訂者 | Michael Talbot |
| 出版番号 | HH446FSP |
| ISMN | 9790708146537 |
| ISBN | 9781910359587 |
The Andante opening Sonata 3, in D minor, demonstrates Balicourt’s mastery of a lyricism that is entirely natural and elegant without ever becoming bland. The vivacious Allegro that follows has an endearing playfulness reminiscent of Vivaldi. The third movement, Andante, moves to F major and is noteworthy for some delightful imitative play between flute and bass. A sprightly Minuetto brings up the rear. Sonata 4, in A minor, opens with a Largo of almost Handelian gravitas and continues with a fleet-footed Allegro that at several points contains Vivaldi-like violinistic figurations. For the concluding movement, a graceful Affettuoso, Balicourt switches to A major, a way of lightening the mood that was not yet common in 1750 but was soon to become a favoured practice in minor-key works.