Sicilienne (Flute Sonata BWV 1031)

J. S. BachBWV 1031 (attrib.)

Key

Bbm

Time

6/8

Tempo

♩=60

AO focus

AO1

Form

Slow movement of the Flute Sonata in E♭ (transcribed in B♭ minor for flute alone). Authorship attributed to Bach but disputed (possibly by C.P.E. Bach).

Teaching points

• Sicilienne 6/8 lilt
• Authorship disputed (J.S. or C.P.E.?)
• Grade 6 flute audition