Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Georg Philipp Telemann with his captivating collection of violin concertos, overtures, suites, and fantasias. Released on September 26, 2025, under the prestigious harmonia mundi label, this album is a testament to Telemann's mastery of the Baroque and Classical periods. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 19 minutes, the album is a rich tapestry of musical brilliance, showcasing Telemann's virtuosic compositions for violin, strings, and continuo.
The album opens with the Ouverture-Suite in B Minor, a multi-movement suite that includes lively dances like the Gavotte, Loure, and Menuet, culminating in the spirited Réjouissance. Telemann's Sonata a tromba in D Major follows, featuring a trumpet in a dialogue with the violin, creating a dynamic and engaging musical conversation. The Violin Concerto in A Major, "Die Relinge," is a highlight, with its intricate and expressive movements that showcase the violin's range and agility.
A unique gem in the collection is the Suite for 2 Violins in D Major, "Gulliver's Travels," inspired by Jonathan Swift's literary classic. This suite paints a vivid musical narrative, from the delicate Lilliputsche Chaconne to the grand Brobdingnagische Gigue, and the reflective Reverie der Laputier. The album also includes the Fantasia in B Minor No. 3, a contemplative piece that contrasts with the more energetic concertos and suites.
The Circle Canon for 2 violins and the concertos for violin, trumpet, cello, strings, and continuo further demonstrate Telemann's versatility and innovation. Each piece is a masterclass in composition, blending technical prowess with emotional depth and narrative power. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience, highlighting the timeless appeal of Telemann's music.
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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