J.J. Quantz: Sonata in D Major, No. 306, QV 1:47 was written in the late 1750s or early 1760s. It also carries the designation S-No. 306 in the later Prussian royal catalogs. This high catalog number marks it as a significantly later work than the famous Nos. 272–277 series, reflecting the increasing technical demands Quantz placed on himself and his royal pupil as they aged.
As with nearly all his later chamber music, this sonata was dedicated exclusively to King Frederick II ("the Great") of Prussia. The work was considered the King's personal property and was strictly forbidden from being published or performed outside the court.
The likely period of composition (c. 1756–1763) coincides with the Seven Years' War, during which Frederick the Great was frequently away on military campaigns. Despite the pressures of war, the King famously traveled with his flute and a collection of Quantz’s sonatas, continuing his musical practice in field camps.
Because this work was cataloged after 1763, it belongs to the collection that was moved to the Nouveau Palais (New Palace), which Frederick built as a display of Prussian power after the war.

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

1. Cantabile mà con Affetto

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

2. Allegro di molto, mà fiero

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

3. Vivace

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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.