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12 Fantasias for Solo ViolinGeorg Philipp Telemann43rank/position

Jean-Baptiste Poyard – Telemann, violin fantasia n°9

When we think of “unaccompanied” music, we tend to picture composers like Johann Sebastian Bach.

In fact, Georg Philipp Telemann had a close friendship with Bach, who is often called the “Father of Music.” Telemann’s Twelve Fantasias for Solo Violin share much with other works of the same period and have become an important part of the Baroque violinist’s repertoire.

As you listen, you’ll hear phrases that unmistakably evoke Baroque music—familiar to anyone who knows the era well.

These pieces make superb use of the violin’s qualities, skillfully incorporating arpeggios and multiple stops, where two or more strings are played at once—so rich it’s hard to believe it’s just a single violin.

Watching a violinist play them with brilliance is enough to inspire anyone who dreams of becoming one.

With all twelve fantasias to explore, you’re sure to find a favorite.

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Tafelmusik (Table Music), Book IGeorg Philipp Telemann44rank/position

Telemann: Tafelmusik, Collection I – Orchestral Suite in E minor, TWV 55:e1

“Tafelmusik” literally means music performed at the banquets of princes and nobles, but in reality it was written to be enjoyed as chamber music.

The Suite in E minor from Part I is scored for two flutes, string ensemble, and basso continuo.

It evokes a piece that calls to mind a table lavishly set with luxurious dishes.