Telemann: Complete Trio Sonatas with Recorder & Viol

Featuring

Emma Murphy
Susanna Pell
Steven Devine
Da Camera
Georg Philipp Telemann

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Instruments

The harpsichord used in this recording is a single-manual instrument made by Colin Booth in 2013, modeled after Christian Vater's 1738 harpsichord from Hanover.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Telemann, the composer, aimed to please all tastes, stating in his 1716 work 'Die Kleine Cammer-Music' that he endeavored to present something for everyone.

Recording & Production

This album was recorded using 24-bit / 96 kHz technology, which provides a dynamic range up to 48 dB greater and 256 times the resolution of standard 16-bit recordings.

Historical Context

Telemann's publishing activities were historically significant, as he pursued exclusive publication rights for his works, setting a precedent for music as intellectual property.

Compositional Technique

Telemann's 'Essercizii Musici' includes four trio sonatas with obbligato harpsichord, which are among the earliest known chamber works featuring a harpsichord as a melody part.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Telemann, the composer, was one of the first to adopt the German 'mixed style', combining German, French, and Italian styles in his compositions.

Composer Biography

Georg Philipp Telemann, the composer, held important positions in Leipzig, Sorau, Eisenach, and Frankfurt before settling in Hamburg in 1721, where he became musical director of the city's five main churches.