Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Baroque music with Georg Philipp Telemann's "Telemann: Violin Concertos. Overture. Suite. Fantasie," set to release on September 26, 2025, under the esteemed label harmonia mundi. This captivating collection showcases Telemann's virtuosity and versatility, offering a rich tapestry of compositions that span a variety of forms and moods.
The album opens with the majestic "Ouverture-Suite in B Minor," a multi-movement work that includes lively dances like the Gavotte and Loure, demonstrating Telemann's mastery of the suite format. The "Sonata a tromba in D Major" follows, featuring the brilliant interplay between violin and trumpet, while the "Violin Concerto in A Major, TWV 51:A4 'Die Relinge'" showcases Telemann's ability to craft a concerto that is both technically demanding and deeply expressive.
One of the highlights of the album is the "Suite for 2 Violins in D Major, TWV 40:108 'Gulliver's Travels'," a programmatic suite that brings to life the whimsical and imaginative world of Jonathan Swift's novel. Each movement paints a vivid picture, from the delicate "Lilliputsche Chaconne" to the energetic "Brobdingnagische Gigue."
The album also includes the intricate "Fantasia in B Minor No. 3" and the playful "Circle Canon for 2 violins in E Minor," showcasing Telemann's inventive and playful side. The concertos for violin, strings, and continuo in A Minor and D Major round out the collection, offering a mix of intensity and grace.
With a total runtime of 1 hour and 19 minutes, this album is a testament to Telemann's enduring appeal and his significant contributions to the Baroque repertoire. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Telemann: Violin Concertos. Overture. Suite. Fantasie" promises a delightful and enriching listening experience.
Tracks
Ouverture-Suite in B Minor, TWV 55:h4: I. OuvertureGeorg Philipp Telemann, Isabelle Faust, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Bernhard Forck
Ouverture-Suite in B Minor, TWV 55:h4: II. GavotteGeorg Philipp Telemann, Isabelle Faust, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Bernhard Forck
Ouverture-Suite in B Minor, TWV 55:h4: III. LoureGeorg Philipp Telemann, Isabelle Faust, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Bernhard Forck
Ouverture-Suite in B Minor, TWV 55:h4: IV. Réjouissance. Très viteGeorg Philipp Telemann, Isabelle Faust, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Bernhard Forck
Ouverture-Suite in B Minor, TWV 55:h4: V. La BravoureGeorg Philipp Telemann, Isabelle Faust, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Bernhard Forck
Ouverture-Suite in B Minor, TWV 55:h4: VI. Menuet I - VII. Menuet IIGeorg Philipp Telemann, Isabelle Faust, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Bernhard Forck
Ouverture-Suite in B Minor, TWV 55:h4: VIII. RodomontadeGeorg Philipp Telemann, Isabelle Faust, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Bernhard Forck
Sonata a tromba in D Major, TWV 44:1: I. Sinfonia. SpirituosoGeorg Philipp Telemann, Isabelle Faust, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Bernhard Forck, Ute Hartwich
Sonata a tromba in D Major, TWV 44:1: II. LargoGeorg Philipp Telemann, Isabelle Faust, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Bernhard Forck, Edi Kotlyar, Clemens-Maria Nuszbaumer, Katharina Litschig
Sonata a tromba in D Major, TWV 44:1: III. VivaceGeorg Philipp Telemann, Isabelle Faust, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Bernhard Forck, Ute Hartwich
Violin Concerto in A Major, TWV 51:A4 "Die Relinge": I. AllegroGeorg Philipp Telemann, Isabelle Faust, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Bernhard Forck
Violin Concerto in A Major, TWV 51:A4 "Die Relinge": II. AdagioGeorg Philipp Telemann, Isabelle Faust, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Bernhard Forck
Violin Concerto in A Major, TWV 51:A4 "Die Relinge": III. Menuet - AlternativementGeorg Philipp Telemann, Isabelle Faust, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Bernhard Forck
Suite for 2 Violins in D Major, TWV 40:108 "Gulliver's Travels": I. Intrada. SpirituosoGeorg Philipp Telemann, Isabelle Faust, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Bernhard Forck
Suite for 2 Violins in D Major, TWV 40:108 "Gulliver's Travels": II. Lilliputsche ChaconneGeorg Philipp Telemann, Isabelle Faust, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Bernhard Forck
Suite for 2 Violins in D Major, TWV 40:108 "Gulliver's Travels": III. Brobdingnagische GigueGeorg Philipp Telemann, Isabelle Faust, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Bernhard Forck
Suite for 2 Violins in D Major, TWV 40:108 "Gulliver's Travels": IV. Reverie der Laputier, nebst ihren Aufweckern. AndanteGeorg Philipp Telemann, Isabelle Faust, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Bernhard Forck
Suite for 2 Violins in D Major, TWV 40:108 "Gulliver's Travels": V. Loure der gesitteten Houyhnhnms - Furie der unartigen YahoosGeorg Philipp Telemann, Isabelle Faust, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Bernhard Forck
Fantasia in B Minor No. 3, TWV 40:4: I. Largo - Vivace. Largo - Vivace. II. AllegroGeorg Philipp Telemann, Isabelle Faust, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Bernhard Forck
Circle Canon for 2 violins in E Minor, TWV Ahn 40:103: Più tosto vivaceJohann Joachim Quantz, Isabelle Faust, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Bernhard Forck
Concerto for Violin, Strings and Continuo in A Minor, TWV 51:a1: I. AdagioGeorg Philipp Telemann, Isabelle Faust, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Bernhard Forck
Concerto for Violin, Strings and Continuo in A Minor, TWV 51:a1: II. Allegro - AdagioGeorg Philipp Telemann, Isabelle Faust, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Bernhard Forck
Concerto for Violin, Strings and Continuo in A Minor, TWV 51:a1: III. PrestoGeorg Philipp Telemann, Isabelle Faust, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Bernhard Forck
Concerto for Violin, Trumpet, Cello, Strings and Basso Continuo in D Major, TWV 53:D5: I. VivaceGeorg Philipp Telemann, Isabelle Faust, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Bernhard Forck, Ute Hartwich, Katharina Litschig
Concerto for Violin, Trumpet, Cello, Strings and Basso Continuo in D Major, TWV 53:D5: II. AdagioGeorg Philipp Telemann, Isabelle Faust, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Bernhard Forck
Concerto for Violin, Trumpet, Cello, Strings and Basso Continuo in D Major, TWV 53:D5: III. AllegroGeorg Philipp Telemann, Isabelle Faust, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Bernhard Forck, Ute Hartwich, Katharina Litschig
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