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Donald Macleod follows Telemann to France, where he’s determined to put right a wrong.

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’s involvement in promoting his own music.

Telemann had established his own publishing representatives across Europe in order to promote his own music. When news reached him that pirate editions of his works were appearing in Paris, he decided he must travel there himself, and deal with it personally.

Trio in G major, TWV 42:G11 (Vivace)
The Publick Music

Das Seliges Erwägen, TWV 5:2 (excerpt)
Anna Lucia Richter
Freiburger Barockorchester
Gottfried von der Goltz, conductor

Concerto for 2 Oboes and Bassoon in C, TWV 53:C1 (Concerto alla Francese)
Luise Baumgartl, oboe
Martin Stadler, oboe
Marita Schaar, bassoon
La Stagione Frankfurt
Michael Schneider, conductor

Quartet No 10 in B minor, TWV 43:h2 (excerpt)
The Age of Passions
Michael Behringer, harpsichord

Deus judicium tuum, TWV 7:7
Patrizia Kwella, soprano
Catherine Denley, alto
Mark Tucker, tenor
Michael George, bass
Stephen Roberts, bass
Collegium Musicum 90
Richard Hickox, conductor

Produced by Luke Whitlock, for ´óÏó´«Ã½ Wales