Tag: Telemann

Written by Garrett Lyne Rowland

Celebrating Georg Philipp Telemann~

Today marks the 341st birthday of Georg Philipp Telemann, by many accounts the most prolific composer in history, writing more than 3,000 pieces.Today is a good opportunity to remember his life and discuss his works, so I hope you all will join me below. Biographical Outline: Telemann’s compositional career can roughly be split into two […]

Written by Garrett Lyne Rowland

Telemann’s Keyboard Fantasias

Telemann wrote a considerable amount of keyboard works, including chorales, fugues, fantasias, and short dance movements. Per the title, this post will focus on his fantasias. Telemann wrote three sets of 12 fantasias (TWV 33). They are all quite short-to-medium-length, simple pieces that don’t require any crazy technique, however they are all musically creative and […]