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Sonatas, Vol. 1
or 24 Short Concert Pieces.
Telemann Methodical Sonatas, vol. 1
This
new CD combines performances of five sonatas with detailed study notes on
Baroque ornamentation. Included are suggestions for analyzing the sonatas, a
glossary of ornaments Telemann uses, and information on articulation and style.
Also included are the “rules for Baroque ornamentation” developed by the late
Sam Baron. The study guide was
previewed in the Greater Boston Flute Association's Gazette.
Features the sonatas in G Minor, A Major, E
Minor, D Major, and A Minor.
Here is an mp3 clip of the fourth movement of the e minor
sonata.
Click here
to hear a clip of the second movement of the D Major Sonata.
This lovely and instructive new recording brings
to the fore one of the most important and practical sources of
information about the interpretation of Baroque music. Included on this
CD are five sonatas out of the twelve published by Georg Phillip
Telemann in two sets in 1728 and 1732. In addition to her very clean,
relaxed, and expressive performances, flutist Hopkins (Professor of
Flute at the University of Connecticut and a member of the Hartford
Symphony) provides in her liner notes a very concise but extremely
helpful study guide for how to analyze the Baroque sonata, a glossary of
ornaments Telemann uses, and other helpful information on articulation
and style. Of course, for study purposes these recorded realizations of
Telemann’s suggested possibilities need to be used along with his
written score, which provides copious illustrations of the kind of kind
of ornamentation the composer considered appropriate—and they are much
more elaborate and intricate than the way most 18th century sonatas are
usually played today. And, in the performances by Hopkins and Skernick,
these seemingly simple melodies come to life with the addition of
informed use of articulation, nuance, affect, and embellishments. The
works take on a shape and direction of line that makes them full, rich
and highly musical. Her flute tone is so limpid, yet focused, and
resonant that her interpretations sound convincing and absolutely
natural on the modern silver flute. And Skernick’s continuo playing
provides a rhythmic, melodic and harmonic underpinning that is full and
balanced. Whether for information, amusement, or amazement you are sure
to find this recording compelling and well worth purchasing.
--Jerry Pritchard, The Flute Network |
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24 Short Concert Pieces CD
The pieces in Robert Cavally's popular collection, 24 Short
Concert Pieces, have long been loved by flutists and audiences. Now,
there is finally a recording available of these wonderful pieces!
"She plays them beautifully, with charm and elegance, and
immaculate technique."- John Wion, Principal Flutist of the New York City
Opera (retired), and Professor of Flute at The Hartt School.
Here
is a clip of the Godard Allegretto as an mp3 sound file.
Click here
to hear a clip of the Molique Andante.
Track List
1. Bernhard Molique: Andante from Concerto, opus 69
2. Charles Henri Rene de Boisdeffre: Orientale
3. Victorin Joncieres: Hungarian Serenade
4. Jules Massenet: Elegie
5. Emile Pessard: Andalouse
6-8. Johann Sebastian Bach: Three movements from the Suite in b Minor:
Rondeau, Polonaise, and Badinerie
9. Georges Bizet: Minuet from L'Arlesienne
10. Gabriel Faure: Sicilienne from Pelleas and Melisande
11. Christoph Willibald von Gluck: Minuet and Dance of the Blessed
Spirits from Orfeo ed Eurydice
12-13. Benjamin Godard: Idylle and Allegretto, opus 116
14. Armand Perilhou: Ballade
15. Karl Joachim Andersen: Scherzino, opus 55
16-17. Johannes Donjon: Offertoire and Pan
18-19. Johann Joachim Quantz: Arioso and Presto
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U.S. addresses,
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