Johan Helmich Roman earned the epithet 'the father of the Swedish music' for his use of the Swedish language in his choral works, songs, and arrangements.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Johan Helmich Roman published his flute sonatas to create a Swedish repertoire for good amateur musicians, aiming to educate as many people as possible.
Composer Biography
Johan Helmich Roman, the composer of these flute sonatas, was the first native Swedish composer of international importance and laid the foundation of modern music life in Sweden.
Historical Context
Johan Helmich Roman's appointment as ordinary conductor of the royal orchestra in 1727 enabled a shift from the French musical taste to the Italian at the Swedish court.
Composition History
The Twelve Flute Sonatas are the only work by Johan Helmich Roman that was printed during his lifetime, with the rest preserved in manuscripts.
Composer Biography
During his five years in England, Johan Helmich Roman played second violin in Handel's orchestra, The Academy of Music, and was known as 'the Swedish Virtuoso'.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in co-production with Bayerischer Rundfunk / Studio Franken at the Reitstadel, Neumarkt, Germany, across two sessions in late 2007 and early 2008.
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