Theory - 9. FANTASIE

Question 1

Who is the composer?

Answer 1

Georg Philipp Telemann

Question 2

Born?

Answer 2

In Magdeburg in 1681

Question 3

What period is his work?

Answer 3

Late Baroque Period

Question 4

Died?

Answer 4

In Hamburg in 1767

Question 5

How famous was he?

Answer 5

Telemann was the most famous composer of all German composers, even higher regard as J.S. Bach.

Question 6

Compositions?

Answer 6

Solo concertos, Sonatas, 12 fantasies, concertos for two or more wind instruments and strings.

Question 7

Some of this other works include…

Answer 7

40 operas, 44 passions, more than 100 concertos, more than 200 solos and fantasies for solo instruments.

Question 8

Telemann’s contemporaries?

Answer 8

Bach, Handel, Vivaldi

Question 9

What does ‘Fantasie” mean?

Answer 9

Flight of fancy

Question 10

Characteristics of his fantasies?

Answer 10

Ornamentation, Imitation, Counterpoint, Long phrases, “terraced” dynamics.

Question 11

What are the four movements? And what do they mean?

Answer 11

Affettusos - affectionate, tender or loving.
Allegro - fast and lively.
Grave - slow and solemn.
Vivace - lively and spirited.