Telemann (1681-1767) 
Telemann (1681-1767)
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | The Entrepreneur | 20060220 | Donald Macleod begins a week-long exploration of the life and music of the composer who largely eclipsed the reputation even of his compatriot and contemporary JS Bach. A look at Telemann's entrepreneurial flare, the springboard for a number of his most important publications. Overture Jubeloratorium für die Hamburger Admiralität, TWV 23'1 Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin Der Getreue Music-Meister - Lesson No 17 Sonata in F for violin and continuo Mary Utiger (violin) Michael McCraw (cello) Nicholas Selo (harpsichord) Paris Quartet - Sonata No 2, Hamburg Quadri No 4 Barthold Kuijken (flute) Sigiswald Kuijken (violin) Wieland Kuijken (viola da gamba) Gustav Leonhardt (harpsichord) Brocke's Passion, end Evangelist....Martin Klietmann Daughter of Zion....Maria Zadori Faithful soul....Annette Markert Centurion....Guy de Mey Stadtsingechor zu Halle Capella Savaria Nicholas McGegan (director). |
| 01 | The Entrepreneur | 20060220 | Donald Macleod begins a week-long exploration of the life and music of the composer who largely eclipsed the reputation even of his compatriot and contemporary JS Bach. In this edition, a view of Telemann's entrepreneurial flare, the springboard for a number of his most important publications. Overture Jubeloratorium für die Hamburger Admiralität TWV 23:1 Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin Der Getreue Music-Meister: Lesson No 17 Sonata in F for violin and continuo Mary Utiger (violin) Michael McCraw (cello) Nicholas Selo (harpsichord) Paris Quartet: Sonata No 2, Hamburg Quadri No 4 Barthold Kuijken (flute) Sigiswald Kuijken (violin) Wieland Kuijken (viola da gamba) Gustav Leonhardt (harpsichord) Brocke's Passion, end Martin Klietmann (Evangelist) Maria Zadori (Daughter of Zion) Annette Markert (faithful soul) Guy de Mey (Centurion) Stadtsingechor zu Halle Capella Savaria Nicholas McGegan (director). |
| 02 | A True Cosmopolitan | 20060221 | Telemann was the very model of a modern European citizen in his era. Donald Macleod joins him on a lightning tour of the continent with colourful stopovers in Moscow, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Paris and Norway. Suite des Nations anciens et modernes Collegium Musicum 90 Simon Standage (director) Keyboard Fantasia 2éme douzaine, No 11 John Butt (harpsichord) Concerto in Em for recorder, flute and strings Simon Standage (director/violin) De Danske, norske og Tydske (excerpts) Dorothee Mields (soprano) Klaus Mertens (bass) Magdeburger Kammerchor Telemann-Kammerorchester Michaelstein Ludger Rémy (director). |
| 03 | Brains | 20060222 | Donald Macleod explores Telemann's formidable reputation as an intellectual heavyweight and discovers how his diverse interests and knowledge inspired his music-making. Cantata: Sehet an die Exempel Mona Spägele (soprano) Henning Voss (alto) Wilfried Jochens (tenor) Klaus Mertens (bass) Bläserkollegium Leipzig Telemann-Kammerorchestra Michaelstein Ludger Rémer (director) Concerto for 2 Chalumeaux in Dm Colin Lawson, Michael Harris (chalumeau) Collegium Musicum 90 Simon Standage An den Schlaf (Oden 1741) Klaus Mertens (baritone) Ludger Rémy (harpsichord) Der neumodische Liebhaber Damon - excerpt Damon....Michael Schopper (bass) La Stagione Frankfurt Michael Schneider (director). |
| 04 | The Operator | 20060223 | Telemann's willingness to blur the lines of church and theatre in Hamburg made him several enemies among his professional rivals in the city. Donald Macleod discovers the influence this had on his music through a selection of works for religious and dramatic occasions. Cantata - Saget den Verzagten Herzen Dorothee Meilds (soprano) Britta Schwarz (alto) Wilfried Jochens (tenor) Dirk Schmidt (bass) Magdeburg Kammerchor Telemann-Kammerorchestrer Michaelstein Ludger Rémy (director) Pimpinone - end of intermezzo II Vespetta....Metchtild Bach Michael Schopper (bass) La Stagione Frankfurt Michael Schneider (director) Der Tod Jesu - Part I (excerpts) Jan Kobow (tenor) Ouverture Burlesque Collegium Musicum 90 Simon Standage (director). |
| 05 LAST | Earthquake, Wind And Fire | 20060224 | Donald Macleod ends his exploration of Telemann's music with an assessment of the composer's commitment to his patrons and fellow city dwellers, including his searing musical reflection on the Lisbon earthquake to commemorate its first anniversary. Die Donner-Ode - Part 1 Patrizia Kwella (soprano) Catherine Denley (alto) Stephen Roberts, Michael George (bass) Collegium Musicum 90 Richard Hickox (conductor) 'Alster' Overture Akademie für alte Musik Berlin Ouverture jointe d'une Suite Tragi-comique - Le podagre (Loure) |
| 05 LAST | Earthquake, Wind And Fire | 20060224 | Donald Macleod ends his exploration of Telemann's music with an assessment of the composer's commitment to his patrons and fellow city dwellers, including his searing musical reflection on the Lisbon earthquake to commemorate its first anniversary. Die Donner-Ode - Part 1 Patrizia Kwella (soprano) Catherine Denley (alto) Stephen Roberts, Michael George (bass) Collegium Musicum 90 Richard Hickox (conductor) 'Alster' Overture Akademie für alte Musik Berlin Ouverture jointe d'une Suite Tragi-comique - Le podagre (Loure) |
Updated: 12/16/2011