J.J. Quantz: Sonata in G Major, No. 343, QV 1:105 was written in the late 1740s or early 1750s. In the historical Prussian catalogs, specifically the Catalogue des solos pour Sans Souci, it is designated as No. 343. This high catalog number places it among his later-period sonatas, composed well after he had established the refined "Berlin School" style in Potsdam. Like the vast majority of Quantz's flute sonatas from this era, it was dedicated exclusively to King Frederick II ("the Great") of Prussia. Under his strict royal contract, these works were the personal property of the King and were not intended for public performance or publication.
This sonata was composed around the time Quantz published his landmark treatise, Versuch einer Anweisung die Flöte traversiere zu spielen (On Playing the Flute). QV 1:105 serves as a practical example of the "Mixed Taste" (vermischter Geschmack) he advocated: blending Italian brilliance, French elegance, and German counterpoint.

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

1. Largo mà con Tenerezza

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

2. Allegro di molto, mà fièro

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

3. Presto

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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.