J.J. Quantz: Sonata in C Minor, QV 1:15 was written approximately in the early 1730s. This is one of Johann Joachim Quantz's earlier works, composed during his significant tenure at the Dresden court during his service to Augustus II (the Strong) and Augustus III in Dresden.
In the surviving manuscript collection (specifically D-B M 4383 in the Berlin State Library), this work is categorized as Sonata No. III within a specific set of 20 sonatas. Some modern editions use the internal reference number IJQ 38 to identify this specific C minor work.
During the early 1730s, Quantz was establishing the "Dresden style": a sophisticated blend of Italian virtuosity and French elegance. This sonata reflects the high technical standards of the Dresden Court Orchestra, then the most prestigious ensemble in Europe.
The work typically follows the four-movement Sonata da Chiesa structure (Slow-Fast-Slow-Fast), a form Quantz favored in his earlier career before standardizing the three-movement "Berlin" format (Slow-Fast-Fast) for his royal pupil.

Benedek Csalog (flute), Rita Papp (harpsichord), 2002, Hungaraton records

1. Larghetto

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Benedek Csalog (flute), Rita Papp (harpsichord), 2002, Hungaraton records

2. Vivace

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Benedek Csalog (flute), Rita Papp (harpsichord), 2002, Hungaraton records

3. Allegro

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Quantz Johann Joachim

Johann Joachim Quantz (1697-1773) was a German composer, flutist and flute maker. He was regarded as the most prominent flutist of the eighteen century who made a big impact on Frederick II "The Great", King of Prussia who was his student as a young prince. The King played flute and composed some works for flute as well.

Quantz was born in Oberscheden in a family of blacksmith. After his father’s death he began music studies with his uncle and local organist. In 1717 he moved to Dresden where he studied counterpoint with J.D.Zelenka and flute with P.G.Buffardin, principal flute of the Royal Orchestra (Staatskapelle Dresden). From 1724 Quantz toured Europe for three years as a flutist, impressing by his artistry Scarlatti, Handel, Blavet and Queen of Prussia who wanted to hire him. Instead, he taught young Crown Prince Frederic II of Prussia despite his father’s (Frederick the Great) disapproval. When Frederick II became King of Prussia in 1740, Quantz officially took a position as a composer, flutist and flute maker at the King’s court in Potsdam until his death in 1773.
Besides his numerous works for flute Quantz is known as the author of Versuch einer Anweisung die Flöte traversiere zu spielen (Playing the traverse Flute) treatise as well as for his mechanical improvements of the flute as an instrument.