Telemann's annual cycle for the church year 1716/17, known as the "Concerten-Jahrgang" or "Italian Cycle," was composed in two parts due to the heavy workload of the poet Erdmann Neumeister.
Performer Biography
Florian Heyerick, the conductor, is a versatile musician from Flanders, active as a flautist, pianist, and leader of ensembles like Ex Tempore and the Mannheimer Hofkapelle.
Historical Context
The Magdeburg Telemann Festival Days, first held in 1962, aim to present exemplary interpretations of Georg Philipp Telemann's works by international artists, with a focus on church music and newly edited works.
Compositional Technique
Telemann's "Concerten-Jahrgang" utilizes the "concertizing principle," characterized by a playful yet organized treatment of motifs and themes, similar to instrumental concertos and opera arias.
Recording & Production
This CD is based on a live recording of the concert "Aller Augen warten auf dich" from the 23rd Magdeburg Telemann Festival Days on March 19, 2016.
Interpretation
The Mannheimer Hofkapelle, led by Florian Heyerick, plays music of the 'Mannheim School' on original instruments, reconstructing the instrumental settings and performance practices of the 18th century.
Cultural Impact
A musical revolution originated in Mannheim 250 years ago, and its influence can still be heard in the Mannheimer Hofkapelle today.
