Telemann: Concerto TWV 53:F1 in F major for 3 violins, strings & b.c. (Tafelmusik II No. 3)

The partnership of Neville Marriner and the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields is possibly the most recorded of all partnerships in recorded classical music. This collection brings together three of their very first recordings: A RECITAL, A SECOND RECITAL and ITALIAN CONCERTOS, the three LPs receiving their first complete release on CD. The first two were called ‘Recitals’ in the manner of concert programs, mixing concerti grossi with solo concertos, with the Academy’s principals as soloists. Crispness of ensemble, stylish delivery, flexible and febrile performances, and rich-toned recordings were their hallmarks. This pioneering 2CD set is issued in celebration of the Academy’s 50th anniversary this year and these recordings form part of a series of Marriner reissues on Eloquence.

Three of Marriner’s earliest recordings with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, including his very first, reissued on CD for the first time.

Forms part of a series of recordings with Marriner and the Academy.

Capriccio Basel was founded in 1999 and “very quickly played itself to the forefront of our indigenous baroque orchestras” (Basler Zeitung). The musicians play on original period instruments and the orchestra’s sound is rich in nuance and colour, and noted for its dynamism and imagination.

Georg Philipp Telemann was a contemporary of J.S. Bach. In Telemann’s music, however, one can detect a sense of humour far more often than in Bach’s work. At the time Tafelmusik immediately was a great success. And today it is still really appreciated. On this single CD a selection played by Musica Amphion under Pieter-Jan Belder.