Vol. 2 - Flöten-Sonaten ∙ Flute Sonatas ∙ Sonates Pour Flûte (BWV 1033-1035) ∙ Partita (BWV 1013)

Released in 1980 by Archiv Produktion, this recording is part of a celebrated series documenting the flute works of Johann Sebastian Bach. The collection features the virtuosic flute playing of Aurèle Nicolet, supported by the harpsichordist Karl Richter and the gambist Johannes Fink. This recording emerged from a period when Archiv Produktion, a subsidiary of Deutsche Grammophon, was refining its reputation for historically informed performances, emphasizing technical precision and a deep, intellectual engagement with the Baroque repertoire.

The album reflects the collaborative synergy between Nicolet and Richter, both of whom were giants in the mid-century classical music landscape. The design of the sleeve follows the hallmark Archiv aesthetic of the era, characterized by understated elegance, clean typography, and a scholarly focus that prioritized the authenticity of the scores. It was well-received by critics for its clarity and the nuanced interplay between the soloist and the continuo, cementing its place in the discographies of serious Bach enthusiasts during the late twentieth century.