Telemann For Two
Volumes 1 and 2 NOW AVAILABLE!
What started as a project to help our students understand Telemann’s 12 Fantasies for Solo Flute in a deeper way both rhythmically and harmonically through flute duets quickly turned into concert pieces of their own—full of energy, wit and bravura! Jeff Zook and I had so much fun creating them and are delighted in the fact that we can share them with the entire flute community.
As reviewed in The Flutist Quarterly…
“This charming and delightful arrangement of the first six Telemann Fantasies for two flutes is a wonderful addition to any flutist’s library. The duets beautifully balance Telemann’s original work while enhancing their potential by being set as two-part inventions by arrangers Sharon Sparrow and Jeffery Zook. The original Fantasia is transposed between both the first and second flute parts, with additional harmonic, rhythmic, and textural support provided in the non-melodic line. Inventive countermelodies provide both simplicity and context, adding a layer of depth which even Telemann would approve. The use of complimentary rhythms, hemiolas and rhythmic dissonance provides an exciting experience for anyone who knows these pieces by heart. The addition of dynamics and tasteful, limited ornamentation options also helps provide contextual options for the developing student. The addition of original manuscript for Fantasia 6 is also a nice reference for the student.”
Click on the button below to download the handout from NFA Convention 2022 presentation of Telemann for Two: Twice the Fun!: