The Colourful Telemann presents works from different periods of Georg Philipp Telemann's life, reflecting his lively personality and exploring his seemingly unlimited invention over a wide variety of styles and genres. A contemporary of Bach and Handel, Telemann wrote music that stands out for it's delightful and remarkably generous character, each piece like a leisurely walk with a good friend. From the German and French influences of the earlier Sonata to the dignified Sinfonia Melodica, possibly composed in the year of his death, this is Telemann at his best. Barthold Kuijken is an eminent leader in the field of early music. A virtuoso traverso soloist, teacher and conductor, he has shaped the fields of historical flutes and historically informed performance over the last 40 years. Kuijken has widely performed and recorded the repertoire for the Baroque flute and has collaborated with other early music specialists including his brothers, Sigiswald Kuijken and Wieland Kuijken, Frans BrÃ¼ggen, Gustav Leonhardt and Paul Dombrecht.

Tracklist:

Overture In C Minor, Twv Twv 55:C4
Concerto For 2 Flutes & Bassoon In G Major, Twv 53:G1: I. Vivace
Concerto For 2 Flutes & Bassoon In G Major, Twv 53:G1: II. Allegro
Concerto For 2 Flutes & Bassoon In G Major, Twv 53:G1: III. Largo
Concerto For 2 Flutes & Bassoon In G Major, Twv 53:G1: IV. Presto
Sonata In E Minor, Twv 50:4: I. Gravement
Sonata In E Minor, Twv 50:4: II. Alla Breve
Sonata In E Minor, Twv 50:4: III. Air
Sonata In E Minor, Twv 50:4: IV. Tendrement
Sonata In E Minor, Twv 50:4: V. Gay
Concerto For 2 Flutes, Violin & Cello In D Major, Twv 54:D1: I. Vivace
Concerto For 2 Flutes, Violin & Cello In D Major, Twv 54:D1: II. Siciliana
Concerto For 2 Flutes, Violin & Cello In D Major, Twv 54:D1: III. Allegro
Concerto For 2 Flutes, Violin & Cello In D Major, Twv 54:D1: IV. Gavotte. Presto
Sinfonia Melodica In C Major, Twv 50:2: I. Vivace Assai
Sinfonia Melodica In C Major, Twv 50:2: II. Sarabande
Sinfonia Melodica In C Major, Twv 50:2: III. Bourrée
Sinfonia Melodica In C Major, Twv 50:2: IV. Menuet En Rondeau
Sinfonia Melodica In C Major, Twv 50:2: V. Loure
Sinfonia Melodica In C Major, Twv 50:2: VI. Chaconnette
Sinfonia Melodica In C Major, Twv 50:2: VII. Gigue En Canarie

UPC: 747313390076
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 7.24.20
Format: CD

Telemann / Indianapolis Baroque Orch / Kuijken - Colourful Telemann (CD)