Schneider was among the first to introduce the four-movement form, typical of symphonies and string quartets, into music for flute and piano.
Critical Reception
A contemporary lexicon from 1838 stated that 'among the living German masters of sound, hardly anyone has a more illustrious name than Friedrich Schneider'.
Performer Biography
Flutist Daniele Ruggieri has won several awards, including the Abbiati Prize in 2019 and the Gold Guitar award in 2023 for chamber albums.
Composition History
Schneider's oratorio Das Weltgericht (The Last Judgement) was a major success in 1820, earning him the nickname 'Händel of the 19th century'.
Composer Biography
Schneider served as organist at the Thomaskirche in Leipzig, where J.S. Bach was once Kantor, and later became Court Music Director in Dessau.
Recording & Production
All four of Schneider's Flute Sonatas on this album are presented as first recordings.
Composer Biography
Johann Christian Friedrich Schneider, though now forgotten, was a well-known pianist, composer, teacher, and musical organizer in his time.
