Hélène Houzel – Telemann: 12 Fantasias for Violin without Bass (2021) [Official Digital Download 24bit/88,2kHz]

Hélène Houzel – Telemann: 12 Fantasias for Violin without Bass (2021)
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Telemann’s Fantasias for the violin were published in 1735 in Hamburg amid a proliferation of similar works published between 1732 and 1735: 12 Fantasias for the flute, 12 for the viol, 36 for the harpsichord… Even for a composer as prolific as Telemann, 72 Fantasias in 4 years is impressive! While the flute fantasias have often been played and recorded, the violin fantasias have been overshadowed, suffering no doubt from their proximity to J.S. Bach’s Sonatas and Partitas. Some have considered them minor works, simple, regarding them with a hint of contempt… music for conservatory students.

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