G. P. Telemann
Concerto in D Major
for Flute & Orchestra

Georg Philipp Telemann , organist and composer, was born on March 14, 1681 in Magdeburg, Germany and died June 25, 1767 in Hamburg, Germany. Today, J. S. Bach (1685-1750) and George Frederick Handel (1685-1759) are probably the most famous composers of the Baroque Period (1600-1750) in music; however, Telemann was born before, and outlived, both Bach and Handel; was more famous during his lifetime than either and, most remarkably, wrote more music than Bach and Handel combined - more than 6000 works including Operas, Oratorios, Passions, Cantatas, Sonatas, Motets, Quartets, Quintets, and, of course, Concertos!

One of the main differences between Baroque style and that of the Classical Period (1750-1825) which followed, was the use of counterpoint - literally note (“point”) against (“counter”) note (“point”). With 21th century ears, we tend to hear a single melody, usually the highest part, with (harmonic) accompaniment; however, much of Telemann’s music consists of several melodies, all of which are equally important.

At the start of the 18th century, music was only available to nobility or through the church - public concerts or even music stores didn’t exist. Telemann was a true innovator in making music available to the general public; he formed a student society called “Collegium musicum”, one of the first series of concerts that was actually open to the public - J. S. Bach took over as conductor in 1723, resulting in Bach’s developing the keyboard concerto, specifically for the summer concerts held in Zimmermann’s garden in Windmühlstrasse in Leipzig.

He also started a sort of “music by mail” subscription service and not only had many of his compositions published, he even engraved several himself.

FLUTE CONCERTO in D MAJOR is one of 11 Flute concertos which he composed.

Solo Flute part - 9”X12” - 12 pages - $14.95
with CD - 5 smp files:
- 1st Movement (3/4, Moderato, quarter = 92);
- 2nd Movement (4/4, Allegro, quarter = 120);
- 3rd Movement (4/4, Largo, eighth = 68);
- 4th Movement (3/8, Vivace, eighth = 162);
- Complete (All four movements)
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