Six Songs by Telemann
Telemann arr Ann Marshall
4 SATB. Beherzter Freyer (Plucky Freyer) - Seltenes Glück (Rare Good Fortune) - Neues (New) - Geld (Money) - Sanfter Schlaf (Gentle Sleep) - Wind.
Among the huge list of compositions by Telemann was a large number of short songs, for voice and continuo. They were written for the use of amateur musicians, and particularly as instructional exercises in the realisation of figured bass. I have chosen six of these songs and, while they may not be the pinnacle of Telemann’s musical achievement, they are very pleasant pieces, and of interest to players and audience alike as examples of little-known work by a major composer. Total playing time is about six minutes.
4 SATB. Beherzter Freyer (Plucky Freyer) - Seltenes Glück (Rare Good Fortune) - Neues (New) - Geld (Money) - Sanfter Schlaf (Gentle Sleep) - Wind.
Among the huge list of compositions by Telemann was a large number of short songs, for voice and continuo. They were written for the use of amateur musicians, and particularly as instructional exercises in the realisation of figured bass. I have chosen six of these songs and, while they may not be the pinnacle of Telemann’s musical achievement, they are very pleasant pieces, and of interest to players and audience alike as examples of little-known work by a major composer. Total playing time is about six minutes.
