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Telemann鈥檚 old age brings a surprising late twist to his story. With Donald Macleod

Telemann鈥檚 old age brings a surprising late twist to his story. With Donald Macleod

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, Telemann鈥檚 plans for a peaceful retirement are disrupted when a tragedy leaves him responsible for raising his young grandson. This period coincided with a sudden resurgence of creativity, which saw Telemann take an active interest in publishing again, and produce many new compositions.

Violin Concerto in D, TWV 51:D10 (Vivace)
Elizabeth Wallfisch, violin
L鈥橭rfeo Barokorchester
Michi Gaigg

Quartet in G, TWV 43:G2
Musica Amphion
Pieter-Jan Belder, director

Fantasie in A minor, TWV 33:19
Joseph Payne, Harpsichord

Fantasie in E minor, TWV 33:4
Joseph Payne, Harpsichord

Ouverture-Suite in C, TWV 55:C3 (Wassermusik) (excerpt)
H枚枚r Barock
Dan Laurin, director

Ino, TWV 20:41 (excerpt)
Ana Maria Labin, soprano
La Stagione, Frankfurt
Michael Schneider, director

Produced by Luke Whitlock, for 大象传媒 Wales

59 minutes

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Fri 17 Sep 2021 12:00
大象传媒 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Georg Philipp Telemann

    Violin Concerto in D, TWV 51:D10 (Vivace)

    Performer: Elizabeth Wallfisch. Orchestra: L鈥橭rfeo Barockorchester. Conductor: Michi Gaigg.
    • CPO : 999-900-2.
    • CPO.
    • 24.

  • Georg Philipp Telemann

    Quartet in G, TWV 43:G2

    Ensemble: Musica Amphion. Director: Pieter-Jan Belder.
    • BRILLIANT : CLASSICS-92177/3.
    • BRILLIANT.
    • 8.

  • Georg Philipp Telemann

    Fantasie in A minor, TWV 33:19

    Performer: Joseph Payne.
    • CENTAUR : CRC-2530-31.
    • CENTAUR.
    • 1.

  • Georg Philipp Telemann

    Fantasie in E minor, TWV 33:4

    Performer: Joseph Payne.
    • CENTAUR : CRC-2530-31.
    • CENTAUR.
    • 4.

  • Georg Philipp Telemann

    Ouverture-Suite in C, TWV 55:C3 (Wassermusik) (excerpt)

    Performer: H枚枚r Barock. Performer: Dan Laurin.
    • BIS BIS2235.
    • BIS.
    • 8.

  • Georg Philipp Telemann

    Ino, TWV 20:41 (excerpt)

    Singer: Ana Maria Labin. Orchestra: La Stagione Frankfurt. Director: Michael Schneider.
    • DHM : G010003283334P.
    • DHM.
    • 5.

Broadcast

  • Fri 17 Sep 2021 12:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3

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