{"product_id":"the-36-fantasias-for-keyboard-9780486253657","title":"The 36 Fantasias for Keyboard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"One of the most delightful facets of his particular talent is seen in the \u003ci\u003eFantasies. . . . \u003c\/i\u003eThese Rococo miniatures have a lively opening section with light and clear-textured writing, a brief slow section in homophonic style, and then a return to the initial section.\" -- Gillespie, \u003ci\u003eFive Centuries of Keyboard Music.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eWidely regarded as one of the most important German composers of the early and middle eighteenth century, Telemann (1681-1767) was a highly skilled contrapuntist with excellent technical mastery and a fluent command of melody. He was also extremely prolific. According to Handel, he could write a motet in eight parts as easily as anyone else could write a letter.\u003cbr\u003eToday, the keyboard works of this early master are being studied, played, and recorded more than ever before. The \u003ci\u003eFantasias\u003c\/i\u003e (published 1732-33) are of particular historic interest, for along with their polish, grace, and fluidity, the beginnings of the sonata form are revealed in Telemann's technique of bringing together different motifs.\u003cbr\u003eNow all 36 of these graceful, appealing compositions are available in this authoritative edition, ready to challenge and delight keyboard artists with a wealth of freshness, wit, and lighthearted \u003ci\u003estyle galant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dover Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/19\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780486253657\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 80\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.97h x 8.16w x 0.21d","brand":"Georg Philipp Telemann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36637689151644,"sku":"9780486253657","price":13.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_15b4e155-192f-410a-8041-c83bd06e9a32.jpg?v=1603845437","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-36-fantasias-for-keyboard-9780486253657","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}