Tafelmusik (Telemann) – Wikipedia

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Frontispiece of the partition of “table music” (Tafelmusik)

Table music , or Table music of which this is the original name, is a collection of instrumental works by Georg Philipp Telemann published in 1733. The work is one of the most famous compositions in Telemann; It is the peak and at the same time one of the last examples of court table music.

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The composition was primarily aimed at wealthy music lovers. The copper engraving of the whole work alone cost eight rixdale, an exorbitant sum when you know that Jean-Sébastien Bach received the same in order to pay the whole orchestra, including drums and trumpets, to play a Court music. There were more than 200 subscribers ready to pay in advance the purchase price and their names, the date and their places of residence were published in the first edition. The illustrious list included, next to crowned heads, noble ladies and traders, musicians from Germany and other countries, including Händel, Piendel, Essez and Blavet.

Telemann, who was a musical director of Hamburg at that time, rimed about this publication:

‘ Hopefully the work will be remembered for fame,
But you will not regret it at any time … »

(This work I hope will lead me to glory
But you will regret the value at any time.)

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Max Seiffert, German musicologist, detected eighteen different quotes from Table music In Händel’s works, but at that time it was not considered plagiarism. On the contrary, Telemann was flattered, especially since Händel cleared himself by providing rare plants to his old friend.

The work is divided into three parts (productions) of the same structure: they begin with a large set of opening pieces, continue with a quartet for three instruments and a continuo, by a concerto for many instruments and strings, by a Sonata-Trio then a solo sonata with continuo. The final then forms a movement that Telemann transforms into conclusion: it takes up the tone and the initial workforce of the introduction without following a known diagram.

With the opening, the concerto, the sonatas, as well as the fairly rare but favorite quartet of Telemann, each part offers a example of the most important instrumental genres.

First production [ modifier | Modifier and code ]

Opening (continued) In Mi Minor (TWV 55: E1)
For two flutes, ropes and bass

  • I. Opening: Slowly – Quickly – Slowly
  • Ii. Rejouissance
  • III. Rondeau
  • IV. Berrain
  • V. Passepied
  • YOU. Air
  • VII. Jig

Quatuor a sole male (TWV 43: G2)
For flutes, oboe, violin and continuo

  • I. LONG – ALLEGRO – LONG
  • II. Lively – moderate – lively
  • 3. Heavy
  • IV. Lively

Concerto in the major (TWV 53: A2)
For flute, violin, cello, strings and bass

  • I. Largo
  • 2. Allegro
  • III. Graceful
  • IV. Allegro

Trio in major mi flat (TWV 42: ES1)
For two violins and a bass

  • I. affectionate
  • II. Lively
  • 3. Heavy
  • IV. Allegro

Sonate en Si Mineur (Twv 41: H4)
For flute and bass

  • I. Cantabile
  • 2. Allegro
  • III. Dolce
  • IV. Allegro

CONCLUSION IN MY MINEUR (TWV 50: 5)
For two flutes, ropes and bass

Second production [ modifier | Modifier and code ]

Opening (continued) in Major (TWV 55: D1)
For oboe, trumpet, rope and bass

  • I. Opening
  • II. Air: right time
  • III. Air: Vivace
  • IV. Air: soon
  • V. Air: Allegro

Four en ré mineur (Twv 43: D1)
For two factor flutes, beak (or bassoon) and bass flutes

  • I. Andante
  • II. Lively
  • 3. Be very large
  • IV. Allegro

Concerto in major FA (TWV 53: F1)
For three violins, ropes and bass

  • I. Allegro
  • II. Wide
  • III. Lively

Trio En Mi Mineur (TwV 42: E2)
For flutes, oboe and bass

  • I. affectionate
  • 2. Allegro
  • III. Dolce
  • IV. Lively

Sonata in the major (TWV 41: A4)
For violin and bass

  • I. Andante
  • II. Lively
  • 3. Cantabile
  • IV. Allegro – Adagio – Allegro – Adagio

Conclusion in major re (TWV 50: 9)
For oboe, trumpet, strings and bass

  • Allegro – Adagio – Allegro

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Opening (continued) in Si Flat Major (TWV 55: B1)
For two oboe, bassoon, strings and bass

  • I. Opening
  • II. Sheepfold (a little strongly)
  • 3. Allegress (Vite)
  • IV. Postillons
  • V. Flattery
  • VI. Badinage (very quickly)
  • VII. Minuet

Four en mine mineur (Twv 43: E2)
For flute, violin, cello and bass

  • I. Adagio
  • 2. Allegro
  • III. Dolce
  • IV. Allegro

Concerto in MI major mi (TWV 54: ES1)
For two horns, strings and bass

  • I. majestic
  • 2. Allegro
  • 3. Heavy
  • IV. Lively

Trio in Major (TWV 42: D5)
For two flutes and bass

  • I. Andante
  • 2. Allegro
  • III. Grave – Largo – Grave
  • IV. Lively

Sonata in minor floor (TWV 41: G6)
For oboe and bass

  • I. Largo
  • II. Soon
  • III. Right time
  • 3. Andante
  • IV. Allegro

Conclusion in Si Flat Major (TWV 50:10)
For two oboe, bassoon, strings and bass

  • Allegro – Adagio – Allegro

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