Family Man
Donald Macleod examines Telemann鈥檚 ill-fated marriages, plus two significant friendships.
Donald Macleod examines Telemann鈥檚 ill-fated marriages and two significant friendships.
Georg Philipp Telemann was one of the most celebrated musicians of the 18th century. In Europe, his fame eclipsed that of his close contemporaries, Handel and Bach, and he left behind him a vast legacy of works. This week, Donald Macleod turns the spotlight on this often forgotten musical superstar, exploring the many challenges he met, the influence of his family and friends, and the composer鈥檚 involvement in promoting his own music.
Today, Donald follows Telemann through two marriages, the first ending in tragedy and the second in hardship and recriminations, plus he examines the composer鈥檚 personal connections with two of the era鈥檚 most enduring musical icons.
Trumpet Concert, TWV 51:D7 (Adagio)
Alison Balsom, trumpet
Balsom Ensemble
Germanicus (Rimembranza crudel)
Ann Hallenberg, mezzo-soprano
Il Pomo d鈥橭ro
Riccardo Minasi, conductor
Concerto for 2 violins in G, TWV 52:G2
Simon Standage, violin
Micaela Comberti, violin
Collegium Musicum 90
Concerto in G major, TWV 51:G2 (excerpt)
Emmanuel Pahud, flute
Berlin Baroque Soloists
Rainer Ku脽maul, conductor
Brockes Passion, TWV 5:1 (excerpt)
Birgitte Christensen, soprano
Lydia Teuscher, soprano
Marie-Claude Chappios, mezzo-soprano
Don谩t Hav谩r, tenor
Daniel Behle, tenor
Johannes Weisser, baritone
RIAS Kammercor
Academy for Early Music, Berlin
Ren茅 Jacobs, conductor
Produced by Luke Whitlock, for 蜜芽传媒 Wales
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Georg Philipp Telemann
Trumpet Concert, TWV 51:D7 (Adagio)
Performer: Alison Balsom. Ensemble: Balsom Ensemble.- WARNER CLASSICS : 9029537006.
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Georg Philipp Telemann
Germanicus (Rimembranza crudel)
Singer: Ann Hallenberg. Orchestra: Il Pomo d鈥橭ro. Conductor: Riccardo Minasi.- DHM : 88875128162.
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Georg Philipp Telemann
Concerto for 2 violins in G, TWV 52:G2
Performer: Simon Standage. Performer: Micaela Comberti. Orchestra: Collegium Musicum 90.- CHANDOS : CHAN0512.
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Georg Philipp Telemann
Concerto in G major, TWV 51:G2 (excerpt)
Performer: Emmanuel Pahud. Orchestra: Berlin Baroque Soloists. Conductor: Rainer Kussmaul.- WARNER CLASSICS : 5573972.
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Georg Philipp Telemann
Brockes Passion, TWV 5:1 (excerpt)
Singer: Birgitte Christensen. Singer: Lydia Teuscher. Singer: Marie鈥怌laude Chappuis. Singer: Don谩t Hav谩r. Singer: Daniel Behle. Singer: Johannes Weisser. Choir: RIAS Chamber Choir. Ensemble: Berlin Academy Of Ancient Music. Conductor: Ren茅 Jacobs.- HARMONIA MUNDI : HMC-902013.14.
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- Tue 14 Sep 2021 12:00蜜芽传媒 Radio 3
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