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Leipzig 1723 - Audition Cantatas Impress
Not many know that Bach wasn't the town council's first choice. Or even their second choice. And most -- including myself -- were unaware of the application requirements.
Ambitious Oratorios from Georg Philipp Telemann
Michael Alexander Willens and the Kölner Akademie are among the premier practitioners of high German Baroque choral music. Their performances here are fluid and supple.
Kölner Akademie's Telemann Easter Cantatas Highly Recommended
The musicianship is superb. Willens' direction brings out the individual characters of each cantata.
Georg Philipp Telemann Sings of Love
All in all, a fine addition to Telemann's recorded cantatas.
100 Menuets showcase Telemann's brilliance in miniature
Andre Coen performs to his usual high standards. hat makes this recording stand out is Coen's dedication. He takes every one of these 100 menuets seriously.
#ClassicsaDay #ClassicalHoliday Week 3
New hashtag, same concept. During the month of December post works that were meant to be performed in the wintertime.
#ClassicsaDay #ClassicalHoliday Week 2
During the month of December post works that were meant to be performed in the wintertime.
Kölner Akademie continues excellent Telemann Christmas series
A welcome addition to the catalog of Baroque seasonal recordings.
Telemann Complete Violin Concertos Vol. 7 takes a side trip
Hearing authentic Telemann next to suspect Telemann was revealing.
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