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| |  | Telemann: Musique de Table (Tafelmusik), Vol. 4
“The Orchestra of the Golden Age bring expressive warmth to this evergreen repertoire. The present disc contains the third of the three 'Productions' that make up Telemann's most comprehensive orchestral/instrumental publication.
It's the shortest of the three and so can be accommodated comfortably on a single disc. Like its predecessors, the Third consists of an orchestral Suite, Quartet, Concerto, Trio, Sonata for melody instrument with figured bass and an orchestral 'Conclusion'. Telemann had already generously provided for transverse flute, trumpet and solo violins in the previous 'Productions' while maintaining the flute profile (Quartet and Trio) in the third anthology; he gives pride of place to oboe(s) in the Suite, Sonata and Conclusion, and a pair of horns in the Concerto.
One might feel that a slightly augmented string section would have been justified for the orchestral suites and concertos. But, in this instance the players realise the innate nobility of the French overture character with a justly 'occasional' tempo. In the Concerto, which comes over well, if perhaps a shade rigidly in its rhythm, the horn players Roger Montgomery and Gavin Edwards sustain an evenly balanced and tonally secure partnership. That also goes for the lightly articulated flute partnership of Edwina Smith and Felicity Bryson in the Trio.
The lovely G minor Oboe Sonata is played with warmth and expressive intimacy by Heather Foxwell. Telemann brings all to a vigorous close with a little three-section orchestral coda, marked Furioso. This is a set which makes rather more of Telemann's inflective délicatesse than others at twice or even three times the price.” Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010 “The last volume in the Orchestra of the Golden Age's four-disc survey of works from Telemann's Musique de Table is consistently inventive and appealing.” Gramophone Magazine | | | (also available to download from $6.00) | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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“Telemann's 1733 compendium exhibits impeccable 'table manners' thanks to Concentus Musicus Wien's innate vivacity and Harnoncourt's charm offensive.” BBC Music Magazine, January 2010 **** | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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CD1: Part I - Overture in E minor, Quartet in G major, Concerto for flute, violin & cello in A major CD2: Part I - Trio in E flat major, Flute Sonata in B minor, Sinfonia in E minor, ‘Conclusion’ Part II - Overture in D major, Quartet in D minor CD3: Part II - Concerto for 3 violins in F major, Trio in E minor, Violin Sonata in A major, Conclusion in D major CD4: Part III - Overture in B flat major, Quartet in E minor, Concerto for two horns & strings in E flat major, Trio in D major, Oboe Sonata in G minor, Conclusion in B flat major
In his Musique de Table, through skilful organisation, breadth of imagination and sheer masterful inspiration, Telemann concentrates the entire range of European musical styles. This bravura display brings together ‘what stern custom had divided’. Here is the ultimate glittering banquet of late Baroque goût in all its rich diversity. The Freiburger Barockorchester can look back on a success story lasting over 20 years and is a popular guest at the foremost concert halls and opera houses. The Freiburgers’ artistic credo, however, remains unchanged: the creative curiosity of each individual member, with the aim of playing a composition in as lively and expressive a manner as possible. This also involves assigning demanding solo concertos to players from the orchestra’s own ranks. Cultivated, yet at the same time exciting, ensemble playing has thus become the orchestra’s international trademark. The FBO collaborates with leading artists such as René Jacobs, Andreas Staier and Thomas Quasthoff, and enjoys a close cooperation with harmonia mundi France. Under the artistic directorship of its two Konzertmeisters Gottfried von der Goltz and Petra Müllejans, and under the baton of selected conductors, the FBO presents around 100 performances per year in a variety of formations from chamber to opera orchestra: a self-governing ensemble with its own subscription concerts at the Konzerthaus in Freiburg, the Liederhalle in Stuttgart and the Berlin Philharmonie in addition to a worldwide touring programme. “Telemann’s worklist is vast enough to scare off the crowds. Here he’s at his best, creating three lavish menus of suites, concertos and chamber music. The Freiburg players attack it all with light-footed grace.” The Times, 16th October 2010 “I was reminded time and again that Telemann's music is extraordinarily good, and amazed at the quality of the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra's performances. This is an unmitigated joy.” Gramophone Magazine, January 2011 “Readers familiar with the accomplishments of the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra will be expecting great things and, by and large, they are unlikely to be disappointed. Tempos are judicious...the many solo contributions of the Freiburg set make considerable appeal.” International Record Review, December 2010 | | | Usually despatched in 3 - 4 working days. |
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Much of Telemann’s finest music is contained in this specially priced 4-CD set of his Tafelmusik, a collection encompassing the forms of the late Baroque: French overture and dance suite, quartet, concerto, trio, and solo sonata. Reinhard Goebel, a champion of this composer, and his Musica Antiqua Köln offer these outstanding performances of precision and clarity with “dazzling virtuosity and unanimity of ensemble and musical thinking” –The Penguin Guide The benchmark recording of Telemann’s wide-ranging anthology of orchestral, chamber, and solo music Acclaimed recording quality: “Vivid and fresh” The Penguin Guide | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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A gourmet experience that’s hard to imagine being bettered.
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Gramophone Awards 2011
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