Telemann in Moscow

A Russian early music orchestra.....Marvelous!

I recently discover two CDs on the "Caro Mitis"(Russian) label of this wondrous group performing world premiere recordings of Telemann Suites and Concertos. They are a force to reckon with and are truly amazing! Search them out and discover how engaging they are. Click on the link for "Caro Mitis" under "Institutions I follow" to discover other recordings this company offers. Click also on the link "Grigorian.com" in order to order these items.

DISCOVER AND ENJOY!

More glorious Telemann!

Another masterpiece!

Out of this world!

In my opinion!

With the Exception of the 20th Century(including the post Romantic period), Georg Philipp Telemann is my favorite composer!

More insects?

Listen to this selection and hear frogs and cranes. Evidently Herr Telemann seemed to like insects and birds! Quite imaginative!

Crickets?

The greatest music of the Baroque period!

Telemann's "Tafelmusik" is the greatest and most impressive body of orchestral and chamber music written during the the Baroque period. He wrote three "Productions" and the first one runs for well over an hour and a half. No one had ever contemplated such an undertaking before and hardly since. He is considered to be the most prolific composer that ever lived and yet there is not a dull moment in this great masterpiece. No matter the cost for a complete recording of this work, please get one as it will change your life!

VIVE TELEMANN!!

Telemann's Paris Quartet no.1(1738)

It should be noted that I indeed do HATE the modern flute(metal)! Once upon hearing Jed Wentz playing the transverse flute at a "I Furiosi" concert here in Toronto, I discovered how much I love this instrument. It is made out of wood and has a sweeter and thankfully, a less metallic sound. Transverse flutes are the instruments that were common during the Baroque period and were first introduced by the Germans. Do not get this confused with the recorder as the transverse is played the same way as modern flutes......ugh!

Please feel free to discover Telemann's wonderful music for this remarkable instrument....he wrote a great deal and it's all very civilized music!

ENJOY!!

The Glory of Telemann!

I ADORE TELEMANN! One of my very favorite composers of all time. He was the greatest composer of his time and even over-shadowed Bach. Adored in his native Germany and in France. His chamber music is totally magnificent and finds it's culmination in the "Paris Quartets(1738)" and in the complete "Tafelmusik"! His ability to integrate both the Italian AND French styles in to his works made him the darling of all of Europe!

VIVE TELEMANN!!