The final bonus track on this album captures the ensemble in a relaxed moment of 'goofing off' during the recording session.
Performer Biography
Wolfgang Brunner, the founder of Salzburger Hofmusik, is known for his love of historical sound sources and keyboard improvisation, and has released approximately 60 CD recordings.
Interpretation
The Salzburger Hofmusik ensemble plays primarily on historical instruments or faithful copies to achieve authentic performances.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Telemann, a passionate gardener, often incorporated a similar delight in exotic and foreign elements into his musical compositions.
Historical Context
The 18th century was a highly fertile period for musical instrument invention and development, including the birth of the hammerklavier and the clarinet.
Instruments
The chalumeau, an instrument fashionable in 18th-century Germany and Austria, was built in five sizes: descant, alto, tenor, bass, and bassoon.
Composer Biography
In his youth, Telemann learned to play the chalumeau, an instrument he later used in many of his compositions.
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