Sonata Metodica No. 4 in D major, TWV 41:D3

Master D major's festive, trumpet-like character
Execute brilliant fanfare-style passages
Study ornamentation in celebratory contexts
Develop brilliant, focused altissimo tone

About This Piece

Composer: Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767)

Difficulty: Advanced

Key: D major (2 sharps: F#, C#)

Movements: I. Andante - II. Vivace - III. Largo - IV. Allegro

I. Andante - Noble Introduction

Majestic D major with fanfare implications. Tempo: ♩ = 66-72

II. Vivace - Brilliant Display

Fanfare-style broken chords and scales. Tempo: ♩ = 120-132

III. Largo - Expressive Contrast

Rich embellishments contrasting with bright fast movements. Tempo: ♩ = 42-48

IV. Allegro - Festive Finale

Joyful finale with dance character. Tempo: ♩ = 108-120

Performance Practice

D major's festive, celebratory character should pervade this sonata. Use clear, brilliant articulation reminiscent of trumpet playing. Telemann's ornaments in the Largo maintain brightness even in expressive contexts. This sonata is ideal for festive concerts and demonstrates the recorder's capacity for brilliance.

Performance Goal: Project D major brilliance and festive joy. Technical passages should be effortless and clear. Ornaments should enhance rather than obscure the celebratory character. This is showpiece repertoire demonstrating the recorder's brilliance.