5 Things to Know About Telemann’s 12 Fantasias for Solo Violin

The set contains 41 movements total. Each fantasia is a multi-movement work, not a single piece.

Alina Ibragimova recorded all twelve fantasias. Her album covers the complete cycle.

The fantasias are for solo violin. They require no accompaniment, showcasing the instrument alone.

They were composed in the Baroque era. Telemann wrote them in 1735, during the late Baroque period.

The movements vary in tempo and style. They include fast, slow, and dance-like sections, typical of Baroque suites.