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German oboist and violinist
Sebastian Bodinus (1700-1759) might today be almost completely forgotten if not for his Musicalischen Divertissiments — a six-part collection of ensemble sonatas that was published by the Leopold family in Ausburg and issued between 1726 and 1730.
Part IV of the Musicalischen Divertissiments (c.1729) comprises twelve trio sonatas divided into two sets: six sonatas for two oboes and basso continuo, and six sonatas for flute, violin and basso continuo. Like their counterparts in Part II, the six sonatas for flute, violin and continuo bear witness to Bodinus’ exploration of the Sonate auf Concertenart. Although they preserve the concerto-like character of the earlier works, they place the flute and violin on a more equal footing and require greater technical accomplishment from both players. Combining lyrical slow movements, energetic Allegros and a variety of dance movements, these inventive compositions exemplify Bodinus’ distinctive contribution to the eighteenth-century trio sonata.
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Music example Sonata 1 (pdf)
