Matthias Höfs, the trumpeter, made a careful selection of ornaments for the B minor sonata, considering his instrument's virtuosic capabilities, as notated ornaments can sound less spontaneous than improvised ones.
Historical Context
From the early 15th century, trumpeters were under imperial protection, and a guild for trumpeters and kettledrummers was formed in 1623 to maintain high standards and exclusivity.
Interpretation
Matthias Höfs, the trumpeter, uses modern instruments for this recording, which allows him to perform works originally for natural trumpet alongside transcriptions of sonatas for other instruments like oboe and flute.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Unlike Bach or Handel, Telemann, the composer, dedicated multiple solo concertos to the trumpet, making him particularly significant for trumpeters.
Composer Biography
Georg Philipp Telemann, the composer, was incredibly prolific, writing 3600 compositions, 25 operas, and serving as music director for five churches in Hamburg.
Performer Biography
Matthias Höfs, the trumpeter and director, became solo trumpeter of the Philharmonic State Orchestra in Hamburg at just 18 years old and is also a member of the acclaimed GERMAN BRASS ensemble.
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