• New Music - Telemann: Sonatas for Two Flutes, Op. 2 (Arr. for 2 Mandolins)

    Telemann's Op. 2 Flute Sonatas for 2 Flutes Arranged for Mandolin

    İZMIR, TURKEYTelemann's Op. 2 Flute Sonatas for 2 Flutes Arranged for Mandolin is the title of a new recording from mandolinist Bulent Yazici, available on many prominent streaming platforms.

    As one of the most productive composers in history, Georg Philipp Telemann (1681 - 1767) endeavored to supply a steady stream of new music for both professional and amateur musicians. He is credited with composing more than 3,000 pieces, including all existing genres of his time.

    Track Listing

    • Sonata No. 1 in G Major, TWV 40:101: I. Soave (Arr. for 2 Mandolins in C Major)
    • Sonata No. 1 in G Major, TWV 40:101: II. Allegro (Arr. for 2 Mandolins in C Major)
    • Sonata No. 1 in G Major, TWV 40:101: III. Andante (Arr. for 2 Mandolins in C Major)
    • Sonata No. 1 in G Major, TWV 40:101: IV. Allegro (Arr. for 2 Mandolins in C Major)
    • Sonata No. 2 in D Major, TWV 40:102: I. Dolce (Arr. for 2 Mandolins in G Major)
    • Sonata No. 2 in D Major, TWV 40:102: II. Allegro (Arr. for 2 Mandolins in G Major)
    • Sonata No. 2 in D Major, TWV 40:102: III. Largo (Arr. for 2 Mandolins in G Major)
    • Sonata No. 2 in D Major, TWV 40:102: IV. Vivace (Arr. for 2 Mandolins in G Major)
    • Sonata No. 3 in a Major, TWV 40:103: I. Siciliano (Arr. for 2 Mandolins in D Major)
    • Sonata No. 3 in a Major, TWV 40:103: II. Vivace (Arr. for 2 Mandolins in D Major)
    • Sonata No. 3 in a Major, TWV 40:103: III. Andante (Arr. for 2 Mandolins in D Major)
    • Sonata No. 3 in a Major, TWV 40:103: IV. Allegro (Arr. for 2 Mandolins in D Major)
    • Sonata No. 4 in E Minor, TWV 40:104: I. Largo (Arr. for 2 Mandolins in a Minor)
    • Sonata No. 4 in E Minor, TWV 40:104: II. Allegro (Arr. for 2 Mandolins in a Minor)
    • Sonata No. 4 in E Minor, TWV 40:104: III. Affettuoso (Arr. for 2 Mandolins in a Minor)
    • Sonata No. 4 in E Minor, TWV 40:104: IV. Vivace (Arr. for 2 Mandolins in a Minor)
    • Sonata No. 5 in B Minor, TWV 40:105: I. Largo (Arr. for 2 Mandolins in E Minor)
    • Sonata No. 5 in B Minor, TWV 40:105: II. Vivace (Arr. for 2 Mandolins in E Minor)
    • Sonata No. 5 in B Minor, TWV 40:105: III. Gratioso (Arr. for 2 Mandolins in E Minor)
    • Sonata No. 5 in B Minor, TWV 40:105: IV. Allegro (Arr. for 2 Mandolins in E Minor)
    • Sonata No. 6 in E Major, TWV 40:106: I. Affettuoso (Arr. for 2 Mandolins in a Major)
    • Sonata No. 6 in E Major, TWV 40:106: II. Presto (Arr. for 2 Mandolins in a Major)
    • Sonata No. 6 in E Major, TWV 40:106: III. Soave (Arr. for 2 Mandolins in a Major)
    • Sonata No. 6 in E Major, TWV 40:106: IV. Spirituoso (Arr. for 2 Mandolins in a Major)



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    Comments 3 Comments
    1. DougC's Avatar
      DougC -
      Nice sounding mandolins! I wonder what they are using. Another great discovery of mandolin music.
      Thanks
    1. Mandolin Cafe's Avatar
      Mandolin Cafe -
      Bülent Yazici is a physician by day job and a nuclear medicine specialist. His mandolin appears to be a quality European bowlback: https://www.themandolinworld.com/bulent-yazici

      Didn't research what it was but probably wouldn't be hard to find out.
    1. Bulent Yazici's Avatar
      Bulent Yazici -
      Quote Originally Posted by DougC View Post
      Nice sounding mandolins! I wonder what they are using. Another great discovery of mandolin music.
      Thanks
      Thank you so much. In this album, the mandolin is Martin style 20 from 1930s. I used Thomastic Medium string set on it. I played the both mandolin parts and I also mixed and mastered the recording.