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Georg Philipp Telemann's Use Of The Trumpet In Tafelmusik II-TWV 55: D1 (1733) Together with Three Recitals of Selected Works by Kennan, Torelli, Chaynes and Others

Abstract

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While trumpeters know him best for his concertos, Telemann included trumpets in his operas, cantatas, oratorios, orchestral music and mixed chamber music. This project will study the opening suite and conclusion of Tafelmusik II (TWV: D1, 1733) in order to examine his use of the trumpet in a mixed chamber work. Since Telemann was heavily influenced by his environment, the first chapter will focus on the city of Hamburg. As a major port, Hamburg's thriving economy gave rise to a wealthy merchant class, who were among Telemann's greatest supporters. The city boasted of many progressive elements: a democratic government, intellectual societies, foreign visitors, and a great love of music. This made Hamburg an ideal place for Telemann to work. The second chapter will provide an analysis of the movements: their forms, key structures, phrase organizations and orchestrations. After a brief explanation of the Baroque Trumpet, the third chapter will focus on Telemann's use of the trumpet in the work. Special attention will be paid to the methods which he employed to conceal the trumpet's tonal limitations and its relationship to the other instruments of the ensemble.

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University of North Texas
Year dc:date
2005

Author and committee

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Author dc:creator
  • Swisher, Eric
Contributors dc:contributor
  • Johnson, Keith
  • Corporon, Eugene
  • Holt, John, 1959-

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  • Public
  • Copyright
  • Swisher, Eric
  • Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.
Language dc:language
English

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Identifier
oclc: 70876489
https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc4928/
ark: ark:/67531/metadc4928
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info:ark/67531/metadc4928

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Swisher, Eric. Georg Philipp Telemann's Use Of The Trumpet In Tafelmusik II-TWV 55: D1 (1733) Together with Three Recitals of Selected Works by Kennan, Torelli, Chaynes and Others. University of North Texas, 2005. https://doi.org/10.12794/metadc4928