The Imaginarium Ensemble, led by Enrico Onofri, temporarily removed its bass section to become a 'sharp band' of solo violins, highlighting the instrument's qualities.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Telemann's works offer a rich cross-section of German musical culture from the first half of the 18th century, perfectly embodying the taste of his time.
Compositional Technique
Telemann's musical periodical, Der getreue Music-Meister, featured a 'forest of clefs and key signatures' to facilitate transposition and allow pieces to be played on a wide variety of instruments.
Composition History
Many of Telemann's works without basso continuo were intended for amateur musicians, allowing them to perform music for pleasure in their homes.
Compositional Technique
Telemann designed his compositions to be flexible in instrumentation, allowing amateurs to play them on various instruments commonly found in wealthy households.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Telemann's formal choices, including canons, fugues, and French or galant styles, served to create an entertaining and comprehensible musical language adapted to the fashionable music of his time.
Performer Biography
Enrico Onofri, the musical director and baroque violinist, was invited to be concertmaster of La Capella Real while still a student, launching his career.
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