Telemann: 12 Fantasien für Violine ohne Bass, TWV 40:14-25

Featuring

Anca Vasile Caraman
Georg Philipp Telemann

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Compositional Technique

The Fantasias demonstrate a variety of forms, with some showing Italian sonata and concerto influences, while others reflect the German tradition of solo violin music.

Composition History

Telemann's Fantasias for solo violin were published in 1735, about fifteen years after Bach's Sonatas and Partitas for unaccompanied violin.

Compositional Technique

Telemann himself categorized these compositions as '12 Fantasias of which 6 include Fugues and 6 are 'Galanterie',' with 'Galanterie' referring to pieces showcasing violin technique through jumps, high positions, arpeggios, and bariolage.

Compositional Technique

Fantasia No. 12 includes a delightful parody of Giuseppe Tartini's "Didone abbandonata," published the previous year in Italy, and echoes dissonances from Istrian folk repertoire.

Composer Biography

Telemann was also a skilled violinist, particularly during his time as Kapellmeister in Eisenach, where he worked closely with Pantaleon Hebenstreit, a major violinist of that era.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Unlike Bach, Telemann aimed to explore the instrument's possibilities and create original technical and expressive solutions to enhance the performer's capabilities, captivating the audience.

Performer Biography

Anca Vasile Caraman, the violinist on this album, has won 9 national prizes in Romania and 3 international prizes, including the 'Rovere d'Oro 2010' in the soloist category.