Bohuslav Martinů's Sonata for Flute and Piano, H. 306, was composed in 1945 in South Orleans, Cape Cod, during the composer's five years in the USA following his escape from occupied France. The work was composed for George Laurent who was the principal flute of the Boston Symphony Orchestra from 1918-1952. It was premiered on 18 December 1949 in New York, with Lois Scheafer as soloist. Although Martinu originally entitled the work as his 'First Sonata for Flute and Piano', no Second Sonata ever appeared.
Date of composition | 1945 |
Dedicated to | George Laurent |
Type | Sonata |
Catalogue | H 306 |
Instruments |
Flute
Piano |
Autotranslations beta |
Bohuslav Martinů: Sonate pour flûte, H 306 Bohuslav Martinů: Sonata per flauti, H 306 Bohuslav Martinů: Sonate für Flöte, H 306 |