6 Recorder Sonatas Op.1 - Sonata No.1

Master Pepusch's published style
Develop contrapuntal awareness
Execute F Major brilliance
Perfect academic clarity

About This Piece

Composer: Johann Christoph Pepusch (1667-1752)

Difficulty: Late Intermediate

Notes Used: F, G, A, Bb, C, D, E, F (high), G (high), A (high), Bb (high)

Key: F Major

Movements: I. Largo - II. Allegro - III. Adagio - IV. Vivace

Complete Sonata

Pepusch's Op.1 No.1 demonstrates his mature published style combining German and English elements.

Performance Practice Notes

Op.1 maturity: Represents Pepusch's most polished writing
Contrapuntal clarity: Maintain clear voice leading

Historical Context

Pepusch's Op.1 represents his mature style, published for London's sophisticated amateur market. These sonatas demonstrate his complete mastery of both German contrapuntal tradition and English clarity.

Performance Goal: Showcase Pepusch's synthesis of German and English styles with clarity and academic rigor.