Telemann's Danse d'Polonie (TWV 45) is a collection of dances in his own handwriting, believed to be a notebook where he wrote down melodies he heard in Poland.
Performer Biography
Aisslinn Nosky, the guest violinist on this album, is concertmaster of the Handel and Haydn Society of Boston and was a member of Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra from 2005 to 2016.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Georg Philipp Telemann, the composer, was inspired by Polish music he heard at age 25, which influenced him for the rest of his life.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at Musis, Arnhem, The Netherlands, in August 2020.
Interpretation
Holland Baroque's artistic leaders, Judith and Tineke Steenbrink, curate the ensemble's sound, create original programs, and rewrite repertoire to fit their style.
Composer Biography
Telemann, in his autobiography, described Polish music and the music of the Hannaken as having "barbaric beauty" and noted its fantastic musical ideas.
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