Telemann
George Philip Telemann is well known to recorder players, as he added so much wonderful music to their repertoire. Some claim that his music is simple, yet it is important to realize that having composed so much, some of his music was intended to be performed by amateurs, while other pieces are compositional masterpieces.
G.P. was born in Magdeburg in 1681.
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“Telemann, a forgotten master” was published in 1915. A fantastic article.
Telemann’s recorder music supplys generic levitra from india some of the most beautiful repertoire to recorder players. The recorder sonatas, Vier Sonaten fur Blockflote und Basso continuo – Four Sonatas for Treble Recorder and Basso continuo
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Vier Sonaten fur Blockflote und Basso continuo – Four Sonatas for Treble Recorder and Basso continuo Sonaten F-dur TWV 41:F2, B-dur TWV 41:B3, f-moll TWV 41:f1, C-dur TWV 41:C2 – Sonatas in F major TWV 41:F2, in B-flat major TWV 41:B3, in F minor TWV 41:f1, in C major TWV 41:C2. By Georg Philipp Telemann. Edited by Degen, Dietz. For Alto recorder (f,g), Basso continuo. Hortus Musicus. Playing Score; Single Part (paperbound). Published by Hortus Musicus (German import). (HM6) See more info… |
are certainly a fine addition to the repertoire. The First in this collection, the Recorder Sonata 1, F Major
| Recorder Sonata 1, F Major By Georg Philipp Telemann. Arranged by Hunt/Bergmann. recorder and keyboard. Published by Schott – Original Musik fur Blockflote (original music for recorders). (OFB1001) See more info… |
Is of the composer’s most known, but not most beautiful. It is excellent for young students who start performing Baroque sonatas. The Recorder Sonata 3, F Minor
| Recorder Sonata 3, F Minor By Georg Philipp Telemann. Arranged by Bermann. recorder and keyboard. Published by Schott – Original Musik fur Blockflote (original music for recorders). (OFB1005) See more info… |
is something completely different, with it’s very special first movement, Triste, in which the recorder laments over a bass line filled with chromaticism. An absolute jewel. The Recorder Sonata, C Major
| Recorder Sonata, C Major By Georg Philipp Telemann. recorder and keyboard. Published by Schott – Original Musik fur Blockflote (original music for recorders). (OFB0103) See more info… |
Is a great piece – the first movement moves from an opening short adagio into a virtuosic allegro which requires high technical abilities from the player. You are welcome to listen to Drora Bruck’s performance of this movement here. The Recorder Sonata, D Minor
| Recorder Sonata, D Minor By Georg Philipp Telemann. recorder and keyboard. Published by Schott – Original Musik fur Blockflote (original music for recorders). (OFB0104) See more info… |
Is special in the entire recorder repertoire. It is constructed as a small opera, rec. aria, rec. aria – which a very strange first movement, where the recorder enters on the strongest dissonance, and is asked to play with dynamics, repeating notes in F, P, PP, which is most unusual at that time, and not to easy to produce on the recorder. There isn’t much Baroque repertoire for the soprano recorder, and the 6 partitas for soprano recorder and B.C. and the 6 partitas from the “Little Chamber Music” collection is a welcome addition.
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Georg Philipp Telemann: Little Chamber Music – Six Partitas For Violin And Basso Continuo Composed by Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767), edited by Waldemar Woehl. For violin (oboe, flute, or recorder can be substituted), keyboard and basso continuo. Format: set of performance parts (includes separate pull out violin & continuo parts). With solo part, basso continuo part, keyboard realization and introductory text. Baroque. 88 pages. 9×12 inches. Published by Hortus Musicus (German import). (BA.HM47) See more info… |
Originally composed for the German Flute Sonate Metodiche, 1728/32
| Sonate Metodiche, 1728/32 (12 magnificent pieces) By Georg Philipp Telemann. For Alto Recorder, Basso Continuo. recorder(s) with keyboard/continuo. Published by Dolce. (DOL0120) See more info… |
are published here for the recorder. This is a ‘crash course’ in ornamenting, as GP added his set of ornaments to all the slow movements. The 12 Fantasies (c. 1728)
| 12 Fantasies (c. 1728) By Georg Philipp Telemann. For Alto Recorder. recorder solo. Published by Dolce. (DOL0503) See more info… |
are each a pearl. It is not easy to compose solo pieces for a melodic instruments which are both beautiful and interesting. GP excels in all aspects. The following are called concertos yet are composed for cembalo obbligato and recorder : Alto Recorder Concerto, D Minor
| Alto Recorder Concerto, D Minor By Georg Philipp Telemann. Arranged by Ruf. recorder and keyboard. Published by Schott – Original Musik fur Blockflote (original music for recorders). (OFB0145) See more info… |
Alto Recorder Concerto, C Major
| Alto Recorder Concerto, C Major By Georg Philipp Telemann. Arranged by Ruf. recorder and keyboard. Published by Schott – Original Musik fur Blockflote (original music for recorders). (OFB0152) See more info… |
Konzert c-moll fur Blockflote und konzertierendes Cembalo
| Konzert c-moll fur Blockflote und konzertierendes Cembalo Nach dem Konzert a-moll TWV 42:a2 fur Querflote und konzertierendes Cembalo oder Querflote, Violine und Basso continuo. By Georg Philipp Telemann. Edited by Manfred Harras. For Alto recorder (f,g), Harpsichord/ Piano. Blockflotenmusik. TWV 42:a2. Published by Baerenreiter-Ausgaben (German import). (BA6438) See more info… |
Telemann composed what seems to be an endless number of chamber pieces. Trio sonatas for two recorders and b.c. Sonata, F Major, 2 Recorders/Hpschd
| Sonata, F Major, 2 Recorders/Hpschd By Georg Philipp Telemann. two recorders and keyboard (AA). Published by Schott – Original Musik fur Blockflote (original music for recorders). (OFB0106) See more info… |
Trio Sonata in A minor for 2 Treble Recorders and Basso continuo
| Triosonate a-moll fur 2 Blockfloten und Basso continuo – Trio Sonata in A minor for 2 Treble Recorders and Basso continuo By Georg Philipp Telemann. Edited by Klaus Hofmann. For Alto recorder (f,g) (2), Basso continuo. Hortus Musicus. Playing Score; Set of Parts. TWV 42:a9. Published by Hortus Musicus (German import). (HM256) See more info… |
Trio sonatas for recorder, oboe and b.c. Trio Sonata from Essercizii Musici –
| Trio Sonata from Essercizii Musici By Georg Philipp Telemann. Edited by Woehl(Urtext). For A recorder (flute or violin), oboe (violin https://www.viagrasansordonnancefr.com/viagra-naturel/ or viola da G), piano (violoncello ad lib). This edition: set of parts. (c). Published by C.F. Peters. (P04561) See more info… |
Trio Sonata, A Minor, Al Recorder/Ob/Bc
| Trio Sonata, A Minor, Al Recorder/Ob/Bc By Georg Philipp Telemann. Mixed trio. Published by Schott – Antiqua (early music). (ANT0113) See more info… |
Triosonatas for recorder, violin and b.c. Trio, G Minor, Recorder/Violin/Bc
| Trio, G Minor, Recorder/Violin/Bc By Georg Philipp Telemann. two recorders and keyboard (AT). Published by Schott – Original Musik fur Blockflote (original music for recorders). (OFB0109) See more info… |
Sonata a 3 in D Minor
| Sonata a 3 in D Minor – score with parts By Georg Philipp Telemann. For alto recorder, violin, basso continuo. recorder(s) with instruments. Published by Moeck. (MK01067) See more info… |
Trio in D Minor – score with parts
| Trio in D Minor – score with parts By Georg Philipp Telemann. For alto recorder, violin, basso continuo. recorder(s) with instruments. Published by Schott. (OFB0108) See more info… |
Trio Sonata in A Minor – score with parts
| Trio Sonata in A Minor – score with parts By Georg Philipp Telemann. For Alto Recorder, Oboe/violin, Basso Continuo. recorder(s) with instruments. Published by Schott. (ANT0113) See more info… |
Trio Sonata in F Major – score with parts
| Trio Sonata in F Major – score with parts By Georg Philipp Telemann. For alto recorder, violin, basso continuo. recorder(s) with instruments. Level: Medium. Published by Schott. (OFB0105) See more info… |
Triosonate in A Minor – score with parts – for recorder, violin, B.C.
| Triosonate in A Minor – score with parts By Georg Philipp Telemann. For alto recorder, violin, basso continuo. recorder(s) with instruments. Published by Pelikan. (PEL0856) See more info… |
recorder duets: Six Duos, 1752 (bolder & more original than Op. 2 works)
| Six Duos, 1752 (bolder & more original than Op. 2 works) By Georg Philipp Telemann. For AA recorders. recorder duet. Published by Dolce. (DOL0701) See more info… |
Sonatas which are compositional gems : Sonatas In Canon, 6, 2 Alto Recorder
| Sonatas In Canon, 6, 2 Alto Recorder By Georg Philipp Telemann. Arranged by Richert. recorder duet (A). Published by Schott – Original Musik fur Blockflote (original music for recorders). (OFB0098) See more info… |
The Berlin Duos (25 pages w/ commentary)
| The Berlin Duos (25 pages w/ commentary) – score By Georg Philipp Telemann. For AA recorders. recorder duet. Published by Dolce. (DOL0705) See more info… |
are a nice addition to the recorder repertoire. These 4 late duos are semi classical in style, and grant a great challenge to the performers. Quartets: One of my favorite pieces is without a doubt : Quartet in D minor for two Flutes, Recorder (Bassoon, Violoncello), Violoncello and Basso continuo
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Quartett d-Moll fur zwei Querfloten, Blockflote (Fagott, Violoncello), Violoncello und Basso continuo – Quartet in D minor for two Flutes, Recorder (Bassoon, Violoncello), Violoncello and Basso continuo “Tafelmusik II”. By Georg Philipp Telemann. Edited by Johann P. Hinnenthal. For Flute (2), Alto recorder (f,g)/ Bassoon/ Violoncello, Basso continuo. Score; Set of Parts; Urtext Edition. TWV 43:d 1. Published by Baerenreiter-Ausgaben (German import). (BA3539) See more info… |
Here, Telemann joins the flutes with a recorder to what ay seem as a recorder concerto. Wonderful music to listen to, great pleasure and satisfaction to perform. Quadro in G Minor – score with parts
| Quadro in G Minor – score with parts By Georg Philipp Telemann. For Alto Recorder, Violin, Viola, Basso Continuo/alto Recorder, Two Violins, Basso Continuo. recorder(s) with instruments. Published by Moeck. (MK01042) See more info… |
Quartet in F Major – score with parts
| Quartet in F Major – score with parts By Georg Philipp Telemann. For Alto Recorder, Violin, Oboe, Basso Continuo. recorder(s) with instruments. Level: Advanced. Published by Schott. (ST10147) See more info… |
Orchestral Pieces : The a minor suite for recorder and string orchestra is a fine 7 movement piece which is a showcase of dances of many nations (French, Italian, Polish) and allows the recorde rplayer to show virtuosity and lyricism. Suite in A Minor
| Suite in A Minor By Georg Philipp Telemann. For flute (recorder), piano. Orchestral accompaniment to the solo Recorder (Flute) part recorded on compact disc. Published by C.F. Peters. (PMPH882a) See more info… |
Or this edition:
| Suite, A Minor, Alto Recorder/Piano By Georg Philipp Telemann. Arranged by Hunt. recorder and keyboard. Published by Schott – Original Musik fur Blockflote (original music for recorders). (OFB1039) See more info… |
The F Major concerto for recorder and orchestra is again, a beautiful piece with a fantastically difficult 2nd movement which you can listen to here: Concerto for Treble Recorder, Strings and Basso continuo
| Konzert fur Altblockflote, Streicher und Basso continuo – Concerto for Treble Recorder, Strings and Basso continuo By Georg Philipp Telemann. Edited by Ruetz, Manfred. For Recorder-Solo, Strings, Basso continuo. Hortus Musicus. Score. Published by Hortus Musicus (German import). (HM130) See more info… |
This beautiful Double Concerto for Recorder and Flute in E minor
| Double Concerto for Recorder and Flute in E minor (Koelbel) – full score By Georg Philipp Telemann. For flute solo, recorder solo, string orchestra, keyboard: strings, harpsichord in score, soli recorder & flute in set. This edition: full score. Reprint source: Baerenreiter. German: Baroque. Duration 13 minutes. Published by Edwin F. Kalmus. (A6333-FSC) See more info… |
Is a very special piece. It is the only concerto for two such solo instruments, each showing it’s varied possibilities. The third movement here asks the strings to accompany the soloists in pizzicato, which creates a very special effect. The last movement, constructed as a rondo employs a somewhat simple dance tune with a lot of power. More pieces: Double Concerto for Two Recorders in B-flat (Hoffmann) – full score
| Double Concerto for Two Recorders in B-flat (Hoffmann) – full score By Georg Philipp Telemann.
For recorder solo, string orchestra, keyboard: strings, harpsichord in score, soli recorders(2) in set. This edition: full score. Reprint source: Moeseler Verlag. German: Baroque. Duration 8 minutes. Published by Edwin F. Kalmus. (A6371-FSC) |
Concerto in D Minor – score with parts
| Concerto in D Minor – score with parts By Georg Philipp Telemann. For alto recorder, harpsichord oboe. recorder(s) with keyboard/continuo. Level: Medium -Advanced. Published by Schott. (OFB0145) See more info… |
Concerto a 4 in A Minor – score with parts
| Concerto a 4 in
A Minor – score with parts By Georg Philipp Telemann. For alto recorder, two violins, cello, oboe, harpsichord. -. Published by Moeck. (MK01066)See more info… |
This concerto is a beautiful piece hardly performed: Concerto di Camera – score with parts
| Concerto di Camera – score with parts By Georg Philipp Telemann. For alto recorder, two violins, basso continuo. recorder(s) with instruments. Level: Medium. Published by Schott. (OFB0100) See more info… |
Suite in F Major for recorder quartet
| Suite in F Major By Georg Philipp Telemann. Edited by U.Herrmann. For SATB recorder. This edition: score and parts. Published by Heinrichshofen Verlag. (N03777) See more info… |
Double Concerto for Recorder and Bassoon in F
| Double Concerto for Recorder and Bassoon in F (Angerhoefer) – solo part (recorder) By Georg Philipp Telemann. For bassoon solo, recorder solo, string orchestra, keyboard: strings, harpsichord in set, soli recorder & bassoon in set. This edition: solo part (recorder). Reprint source: DVfM (Deutsche Verlag fur Musik). German: Baroque. Duration 12 minutes. Published by Edwin F. Kalmus. (A7770-SP-REC) See more info… |
Concerto in A Minor – score with parts
| Concerto in A Minor – score with parts By Georg Philipp Telemann. For alto recorder, two violins, viola, cello, viola da gamba, harpsichord. recorder(s) with instruments. Published by Moeck. (MK01052) See more info… |
Overture in C major – Water Music – Hamburger Ebb und Fluth table width=”100%” border=”0″ cellspacing=”4″ cellpadding=”0″> Ouverture C-dur – Wassermusik – Hamburger Ebb und Fluth – Overture in C major – Water Music – Hamburger Ebb und Fluth By Georg Philipp Telemann. Edited by Friedrich Noack. For Alto recorder (f,g) (2), Flute 1, Flute 2/ Piccolo, Oboe (2), Bassoon. Wind Parts. Published by Baerenreiter-Ausgaben (German import). (BA2983 65)
See more info… Concerto a 6
| Concerto a 6 By Georg Philipp Telemann. Edited by Hechler. For A recorder, bassoon, 2 violin, viola, piano (cembalo) (violoncello ad lib). This edition: set of parts. Published by Heinrichshofen Verlag. (N06009) See more info… |
Concerto in F for recorder quartet
| Concerto in F (a strong & exciting piece) – score with parts By Georg Philipp Telemann. For AAAA recorders. recorder quartet. Published by Dolce. (DOL0305) See more info… |
Sinfonia F Major – score
| Sinfonia F Major – score By Georg Philipp Telemann. For alto recorder, viola da gamba, strings., harpsichord. recorder(s) with instruments. Level: Medium. Published by Schott. (CON0150) See more info… |
Listen to the Triosonate in B Flat Major : here
| Triosonate in B Flat Major – score with parts By Georg Philipp Telemann. For Alto Recorder, Basso Continuo, Harpsichord. recorder(s) with instruments. Published by Pelikan. (PEL0861) See more info… |
GP composed a great number of cantatas, in which the recorder plays an important part. These are only a few of his pieces: Gesegnet ist die Zuversicht
| Gesegnet ist die Zuversicht Kantate zum 7. Sonntag nach Trinitatis oder zum Erntedankfest. Der Partitur liegen die Vokal- und Instrumentalstimmen bei. By Georg Philipp Telemann. Edited by Alfred Durr. For Tenor/ Soprano solo, Bass solo, Alto recorder (f,g) (2), Violin (2), Basso continuo. Score; Set of Parts. Published by Baerenreiter-Ausgaben (German import). (BA1978) See more info… |
Die Hirten bei der Krippe
| Die Hirten bei der Krippe Geistliche Kantate. Urtext der Telemann-Werkausgabe. By Georg Philipp Telemann. Edited by Hobohm, Wolf. For Alto recorder (f,g) (2), Piccolo (2), Flute (2), Oboe (2), Bassoon, Horn (2), Trumpet (3), Kettledrum, Strings, Basso continuo. Set of Parts; Urtext Edition. TWV 1:797. Published by Baerenreiter-Ausgaben (German import). (BA5852 65) See more info… |
Ich danke dem Herrn
| Ich danke dem Herrn By Georg Philipp Telemann. For recorder. Published by Carus Verlag (German import). (3910721) See more info… |
Lauter Wonne, lauter Freude
| Lauter Wonne, lauter Freude By Georg Philipp Telemann. For recorder. Published by Carus Verlag (German import). (3948921) See more info… |
Matthaus-Passion (1746)
| Matthaus-Passion (1746) By Georg Philipp Telemann. Edited by Felix Schroeder. For Soli (10), Mixed Choir-SATB, Alto recorder (f,g), Flute (2), Oboe (Oboe d’amore (a)), Bassoon, Horn, Violin (2), Viola, VcObl, Violoncello, Contrabass, Organ. Score (paperbound). Published by Soeddeutscher Musikverlag (German import). (SM2349) See more info… |
Sechs Arien aus “Harmon. Gottesdienst”
| Sechs Arien aus “Harmon. Gottesdienst” By Georg Philipp Telemann. For recorder. Published by Carus Verlag (German import). (3948821) See more info… |
Tirsis am Scheidewege
| Tirsis am Scheidewege Kantate fur Singstimme und Instrumente (im der Partitur beiliegenden Stimmensatz auch die Vokalstimme). By Georg Philipp Telemann. Edited by Klaus Hofmann. For miSingSt, Alto recorder (f,g), Violin (2), Viola, Basso continuo. Concerto vocale. Playing Score; Set of Parts. Published by Baerenreiter-Ausgaben (German import). (BA6478) See more info… |
Zerrei! das Herz
| Zerrei! das Herz By Georg Philipp Telemann. For recorder. Published by Carus Verlag (German import). (3949021) See more info… |
