Georg Philipp Telemann's mother initially intended for him to follow in his clergyman father's footsteps, but he secretly pursued music despite her disapproval.
Composer Biography
Johann Joachim Quantz, like Telemann, was initially destined for a different profession (blacksmith) but was freed to pursue music after his father's death.
Compositional Technique
Telemann's Viola Concerto in G major is likely the first solo concerto written for the viola, demonstrating his interest in unusual timbres.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in November 2014 at the Saint-Augustin-de-Mirabel church in Quebec.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Telemann aimed to create a new German national style by blending French and Italian musical traditions with the traditional Germanic focus on counterpoint.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Quantz's ideal sound for the flute was described as 'a bright, incisive, broad, round, masculine but pleasant tone.'
Performer Biography
Claire Guimond, the flutist and artistic director of Arion Baroque Orchestra, is a founding member of the ensemble and has an extensive discography of over 40 recordings.
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