Telemann Collection

Various Artists

95440

Artists:
Erik Bosgraaf, Anna Besson, Dan Laurin, Barbara Locher, Zeger Vandersteene, Stefan Dörr, Freiburger Vokalensemble, Musica Amphion, Ensemble Cordevento, St. Christopher Chamber Orchestra, Collegium Instrumentale Brugense, Musica ad Rhenum, Ensemble Symposium, l'arpa festante, Pieter-Jan Belder, Federico Guglielmo, Patrick Peire, Wolfgang Schäfer

Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the death of Georg Philipp Telemann, this release encapsulates a snapshot of the composer's varied and wide-ranging works. Deservedly celebrated as one of the greatest Baroque composers, Telemann mastered a variety of genres, from solo concertos to large-scale oratorios. Born in Magdeburg, Germany, in 1681 (four years before J.S. Bach), Telemann's musical talents were recognised early on, when he studied singing and composition with the cantor Benedikt Christiani. His parents were unhappy about the possibility of a future musical career, and tried to pair him with a teacher who would give him a rounder education; however, when Caspar Calvoer recognised his musical talents, he also encouraged Telemann to develop his abilities. Although he entered Leipzig University intending to study Law, Telemann soon abandoned this for his musical career. In 1705 he became Kapellmeister to the Count of Promnitz, who frequently travelled through Italy and France; Telemann soon immersed himself in the French style, and, while working for the count, was also exposed to Polish and Moravian folk music.

CD x 10

Brilliant Classics

11/13/19

5028421954400