Concerts “Telemann’s Reincarnations”

Ahead of the anniversary of the first edition (1727) of Georg Philipp Telemann’s twelve solo flute fantasias, flutist Paulius Gefenas explores fantasy as a musical genre and an expression of our shared humanity. Known as “the godfather” among eighteenth-century musicians, Telemann was a colourful figure who experimented with musical form and the very concept of an instrument. His original works meet new fantasias written for this project. We will let our imagination roam and seek Telemann’s spirit in the world of sound.

Also featuring composer Manuel Velázquez (Mexico/Lithuania) and pianist Morta Grigaliūnaitė. Supported by the Lithuanian Council for Culture.

Programme:

Manuel Velázquez – Boreas for solo flute and live electronics (2025)
Georg Philipp Telemann – Fantasia No. 2 in A minor, TWV 40:3, for solo flute (c. 1727)
Justina Šikšnelytė – Telemannian Fantasia “Šakelė” in G-sharp minor for solo flute (premiere)
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach – Sonata in A minor, Wq. 132 (1747), in an innovative 2025 version with electronics and extended techniques
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Georg Philipp Telemann – Fantasia No. 9 in E major, TWV 40:10, for solo flute (c. 1727)
Manuel Velázquez – Fantasia Telemannesque for solo flute (premiere)
Manuel Velázquez – Paulius Gefenas – Anemoi: Scattered Feathers for solo flute (2025)
André Jolivet – Chant de Linos for flute and piano (1944), piano performed by Morta Grigaliūnaitė