Heberle’s piece is a charming sonata of moderate difficulty.
Anton Heberle was, together with Ernst Krähmer (1795-1837) the leading exponent of the csakan, the nineteenth-century recorder. He wrote many works for the instrument, ranging from virtuoso pieces to simple dance tunes such as Ländler. Unfortunately we know little about his life.
The present sonata appeared in Vienna in 1808. It is a somewhat more substantial work than many by Heberle, with a real sonata movement that demands strong contrast between the various themes. Some of the sections suggest that Heberle may, like Krähmer, have been an oboe player.
(David Katz)
