VERIT - Sonata Metodica Nr. 3 in E minor

Taya König-Tarasevich - Flute Bartolomeo Dandolo Marchesi - Cello Alexander von Heißen - Harpsichord Telemann, Georg Philipp (1681-1767) Sonata Metodica Nr. 3 in E minor 19:45​ Grave 22:37​ Vivace 25:19​ Cunando 27:21​ Vivace This sonata by Georg Philipp Telemann is the only piece on our Vol.2 program where the cello plays the role of basso continuo, supporting and leading the flute at the same time. Upon encountering this set of sonatas titled the „Methodical Sonatas,“ one may assume them to have an instructional function, and thus, to be musically amateur. These pieces for solo violin or flute with accompaniment, however, are not intended for instruction in performance, rather, instruction in ornamentation. In his publication, he provides the bare melody and underneath it, his suggested ornamentation of the given melody.