The texts for these cantatas are based on Biblical texts and reflect the canons of German Protestant religious feeling.
Composition History
Telemann began writing these cantatas in 1725, publishing a first collection for solo voice, a dialoguing instrument, and basso continuo.
Performer Biography
Janet Perry, the soprano, has performed in major European opera houses and festivals under renowned conductors like Karajan, Kleiber, and Harnoncourt.
Interpretation
The harpsichord is used in this recording instead of the more "liturgical" organ, reflecting its common use in homes for private devotion during Telemann's time.
Composition History
These cantatas were designed for "general use" and could be adapted for various occasions with larger ensembles, including chorus, trumpets, and kettledrums.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Telemann's music merged French and Italian traditions, which led to original results that influenced German and pre-classical 18th-century musical aesthetics.
Composer Biography
George Philipp Telemann, the composer, had a curious mind and was open to all innovations, even cultivating rare and exotic plants.
