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Composer of the Week: Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767)

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1/5. Donald Macleod begins a week-long exploration of the life and music of Georg Philipp Telemann who, during his life, largely eclipsed the reputation even of his compatriot and contemporary JS Bach. He begins by exploring Telemann's entrepreneurial flair.
Overture: Jubeloratorium fur die Hamburger Admiralitat Akademie fur Alte Musik, Berlin
Violin Sonata in F(Der Getreue Music-Meister) Mary Utiger (violin), Michael McCraw (cello), Nicholas Selo (harpsichord) Sonata No 2 (Paris Quartets)
Barthold Kuijken (flute), Sigiswald Kuijken (violin), Wieland Kuijken (viola da gamba), Gustav Leonhardt (harpsichord) Brockes Passion (conclusion)
Halle Town Choir. Capella Savaria, director Nicholas McGegan

Contributors

Unknown:
Donald MacLeod
Unknown:
Georg Philipp Telemann
Unknown:
Js Bach.
Violin:
Mary Utiger
Violin:
Michael McCraw
Harpsichord:
Nicholas Selo
Viola:
Wieland Kuijken
Harpsichord:
Gustav Leonhardt
Director:
Nicholas McGegan
Evangelist:
Martin Klietmann (tenor)
Daughter of Zion:
Maria Zadori (soprano)
Faithful soul:
Annette Markert (mezzo)
Centurion:
Guy de Mey (tenor)
Source: Radio Times

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