Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767) was renowned for his modern zeitgeist, which enabled him to embrace the evolving musical tastes of his time and the preferences of his audience. His compositional output encompasses influences and musical fashions from many European counties, melting them into the so-called mixed style, the goÃ»t rÃ©uni. This mix of styles is an especially prominent feature in his XII Fantasie per il Flauto senza Basso (c. 1733, Hamburg). These Fantasias for an unaccompanied flute juxtapose German counterpoint with Italian virtuosity, French and English dance movements with Polish folk infused dances. Perhaps this is what Telemann's choice of title, 'Fantasie', refers to: a fanciful, imaginative, daring, and fantastic line-up of musical languages. This invites the idea of exploring the continuing relevance of these ingenious pieces by adding the 21st century to the mosaic of compositional styles. On the occasion of Telemann's 250th anniversary of death in 2017 the City Music Foundation and Tabea Debus have commissioned twelve contemporary pieces based on each of the Fantasias. All of these freshly-penned pieces are reflections on thematic, harmonic or rhythmic material taken from the Fantasias, a (re-) interpretation of musical ideas, a reply to Telemann's musical thoughts. This recording aims not only at documenting the ever expanding repertoire for solo recorder, but also at showcasing so-far "unheard of" ways of listening to seemingly 'old" music. It strives to reveal the continuous relevance of Telemann's music in general and his twelve Fantasias for solo flute in particular.

Tracklist:

12 Fantaisies, No. 1 In A Major, Twv 40:2: I. Vivace
12 Fantaisies, No. 1 In A Major, Twv 40:2: II. Allegro
Two And A Half Minutes To Midnight
12 Fantaisies, No. 2 In A Minor, Twv 40:3: I. Grave
12 Fantaisies, No. 2 In A Minor, Twv 40:3: II. Vivace
12 Fantaisies, No. 2 In A Minor, Twv 40:3: III. Adagio
12 Fantaisies, No. 2 In A Minor, Twv 40:3: IV. Allegro
Mirrored Lines
12 Fantaisies, No. 3 In B Minor, Twv 40:4: I. Largo
Bendy Broken Telemann No. 3
12 Fantaisies, No. 3 In B Minor, Twv 40:4: II. Allegro
Si La Passion Pour Les Plantes Exotiques
12 Fantaisies, No. 4 In B-Flat Major, Twv 40:5: I. Andante
12 Fantaisies, No. 4 In B-Flat Major, Twv 40:5: II. Allegro
12 Fantaisies, No. 4 In B-Flat Major, Twv 40:5: III. Presto
Air
12 Fantaisies, No. 5 In C Major, Twv 40:6: II. Allegro
12 Fantaisies, No. 5 In C Major, Twv 40:6: III. Allegro
12 Fantaisies, No. 6 In D Minor, Twv 40:7: I. Dolce
12 Fantaisies, No. 6 In D Minor, Twv 40:7: II. Allegro
12 Fantaisies, No. 6 In D Minor, Twv 40:7: III. Spiritoso
Entr'acte
12 Fantaisies, No. 7 In D Major, Twv 40:8: I. Alla Francese
12 Fantaisies, No. 7 In D Major, Twv 40:8: II. Presto
12 Fantaisies, No. 8 In E Minor, Twv 40:9: I. Largo
12 Fantaisies, No. 8 In E Minor, Twv 40:9: II. Spiritoso
12 Fantaisies, No. 8 In E Minor, Twv 40:9: III. Allegro
Meditation & Gigue
12 Fantaisies, No. 9 In E Major, Twv 40:10: I. Affettuoso
12 Fantaisies, No. 9 In E Major, Twv 40:10: II. Allegro
12 Fantaisies, No. 9 In E Major, Twv 40:10: III. Grave
12 Fantaisies, No. 9 In E Major, Twv 40:10: IV. Vivace
Fantasia In Stereo
12 Fantaisies, No. 10 In F-Sharp Minor, Twv 40:11: I. A Tempo Giusto
12 Fantaisies, No. 10 In F-Sharp Minor, Twv 40:11: II. Hommage Au Ravel
12 Fantaisies, No. 10 In F-Sharp Minor, Twv 40:11: III. Presto
12 Fantaisies, No. 10 In F-Sharp Minor, Twv 40:11: IV. Quavers
12 Fantaisies, No. 10 In F-Sharp Minor, Twv 40:11: V. Moderato
12 Fantaisies, No. 11 In G Major, Twv 40:12: I. Allegro
12 Fantaisies, No. 11 In G Major, Twv 40:12: II. Adagio - Vivace
12 Fantaisies, No. 11 In G Major, Twv 40:12: III. Allegro
...Fizzling Out...: I. Allegro
...Fizzling Out...: II. Adagio - Vivace
...Fizzling Out...: III. Allegro
Meditation (After G.P. Telemann's 12 Fantaisies)
12 Fantaisies, No. 12 In G Minor, Twv 40:13: I. Grave - Allegro
12 Fantaisies, No. 12 In G Minor, Twv 40:13: II. Presto

UPC: 4250702801054
Label: Tyxart
Release Date: 6.22.18
Format: CD

Telemann / Debus - Xxiv Fantasie Per Il Flauto (CD)