Vocalconsort Berlin, founded in 2003, is considered one of Germany's finest choirs, known for its adaptability in repertoire and consistent style.
Composition History
Telemann's Pastorelle en musique is likely one of the serenatas he wrote for 'the most important weddings' in Frankfurt between 1712 and 1721, during which time he was a young widower seeking a new wife.
Performer Biography
Ensemble 1700, founded by Dorothee Oberlinger in 2002, focuses on European Baroque music and has received awards such as the Echo Klassik, Diapason d'Or, and Opus Klassik.
Performer Biography
Dorothee Oberlinger, the director of this recording, has received numerous national and international awards, including Opus Klassik and Echo Klassik Awards, and the Telemann Prize of the City of Magdeburg.
Recording & Production
This album is a live recording of an opera production by Musikfestspiele Potsdam Sanssouci, in cooperation with other festivals.
Performer Biography
Dorothee Oberlinger, the director, was awarded the Bundesverdienstkreuz (equivalent to a British OBE) in 2021 for her contributions to music.
Recording & Production
The recording sessions for this album took place in June 2021 at the Schlosstheater Neues Palais, Potsdam Sanssouci.
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