6 Sonates corellisantes

Georg Philipp Telemann

BaroqueSpecialistsonata~18 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 3

About this piece

Telemann's 'corellisantes' sonatas are stylistically imitative of Corelli's Italian Baroque style, offering finely crafted melodic lines and clear contrapuntal textures. They are excellent examples of the galant style transitioning into the Classical era.

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Teacher notes

Developing a clear, articulate touch and mastering Baroque ornamentation are key to performing these sonatas authentically.

Technical focus

ornamentationcounterpointfinger-independencearticulation

Mood

elegantprecise

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 6 Sonates corellisantes by Georg Philipp Telemann?

6 Sonates corellisantes is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 3.

What level do I need to play 6 Sonates corellisantes?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 3 — meaning you can already play level 2–3 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

How long is 6 Sonates corellisantes?

A typical performance of 6 Sonates corellisantes lasts about 18 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 6 Sonates corellisantes?

6 Sonates corellisantes is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.