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Telemann Bassoon Sonatas

3/14/2025, 24 Tracks, 55:56

Featuring

  • Stefano Canuti
  • Chiara Santi
  • Diego Cantalupi
  • Georg Philipp Telemann

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Composition History

Two 'sonatinas' by Telemann, originally thought incomplete due to a missing basso continuo part in the printed version, were made performable after a manuscript version was found.

Source: Booklet

Historical Context

In the 18th century, the bassoon was considered a continuo instrument, used when organs or harpsichords were unavailable.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

This album was recorded at the Badia di Santa Maria della Neve in Torrecchiara, Italy, between September 23-25, 2024.

Source: Booklet

Cultural Impact

An 18th-century rhyme from Johann Christoph Weigel's 'Musicalisches Theatrum' describes the bassoon's sound as able to 'rouse the limp soul to happiness'.

Source: Booklet

Composer Biography

Georg Philipp Telemann, a prolific composer, dedicated three solo sonatas specifically to the bassoon.

Source: Booklet

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