Christoph Schaffrath (1709-1763) was one of the important musicians and composers that the music-loving Frederick II of Prussia gathered around him. He can be described as one of the most interesting and imaginative composers of the Berlin circle. In addition to overtures, symphonies and quartets, he mainly wrote harpsichord works and chamber music in which the keyboard instrument plays a leading role.Schaffrath's Duet in D major is published here for the first time in a new edition. Our edition is based on the copy of the first print of the ‘Six Duets op. 1’ in the Saxon State Library in Dresden. Duets I, III and V are written for violin and harpsichord, the others for flute and harpsichord. The present composition is Duetto II.
The editor's work extends to compiling the score, correcting some errors and setting out the continuo passages. Additions to the score are indicated as such by small lines, brackets or dashes.
Content:
-Allegro
-Andante
-Allegro
