Friedrich Schneider - 4 Flute Sonatas (Daniele Ruggieri; Luigi Caselli)

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Composer: Friedrich Schneider

• Sonata in F Major for Piano and Flute, Op. 61
• Sonata in E Minor for Piano and Flute, Op. 35
• Sonata in G Major for Piano and Flute, Op. 33
• Grande Sonate Brillante in D Major, Op. 19

Daniele Ruggieri, flute

Luigi Caselli, piano

Date: 2025

Label: Brilliant Classics

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Johann Christian Friedrich Schneider (1786–1853) was a prominent German composer, conductor, organist, and pianist of the early Romantic era. Born in Saxony, he gained recognition for his church music, orchestral, and chamber works, and notably premiered Beethoven’s Fifth Piano Concerto. His flute sonatas exemplify the stylistic shift from Classical to Romantic music, featuring lyrical melodies, rich harmonic textures, and a balance of virtuosity and expression. Typically structured in three or four movements, these sonatas offer both technical challenges and emotional depth, showcasing Schneider’s skill in blending traditional forms with emerging Romantic sensibilities.

Daniele Ruggieri is an acclaimed Italian flautist who studied in Venice and Geneva, earning top honors under renowned teachers like Guido Novello and Maxence Larrieu. A laureate of several international chamber music competitions, he won the Abbiati Prize in 2019 and the 2023 Gold Guitar award for his work on Mauro Giuliani’s complete flute and guitar music. Ruggieri has performed at major European festivals and venues including La Scala, the Salzburg Mozarteum, and the Venice Music Biennale. As a founding member of the Ex Novo Ensemble, he has recorded over 30 albums and regularly collaborates with prominent radio broadcasters across Europe.

Luigi Caselli, a pianist from Bologna, began studying with his father and graduated with top honors from the G.B. Martini Conservatory at 17. He continued advanced studies with Vitaly Margulis in Freiburg and took masterclasses with Oxana Yablonskaya. Caselli has performed widely across Europe as a soloist and ensemble member, winning prizes at international competitions like Milan Cortot, Barcelona Canals, and Vercelli Viotti. Since 1991, he has been part of the Baynov Piano Ensemble, known for unique multi-piano performances. He recorded a Scriabin tribute album in 2015 and currently teaches at the G.B. Martini Conservatory in Bologna.