Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767)
Musique de table
Concerto pour enregistreur et flûte en mi mineur, TWV 52:e1
Concerto pour deux enregistreurs en la mineur, TWV 52:a2
Concerto pour enregistreur et basson en fa majeur, TWV 52:F1
Concerto pour enregistreur et viole de gambe en la mineur, TWV 52:a1
Concerto pour deux enregistreurs en si bémol majeur, TWV 52:B1
Concerto en sol majeur, TWV 51:G2
Concerto pour hautbois en do mineur, TWV 51:c1
Concerto pour hautbois en mi bémol majeur, TWV 51:es1 – Concerto pour hautbois en do mineur, TWV 51:c2
Concerto pour hautbois en ré mineur, TWV 51:d2
Concerto pour hautbois d'amour en la majeur, TWV 51:a2
Concerto pour violon en la majeur, TWV 51:a5
Concerto en sol majeur, TWV 43:G1
Concerto en ré majeur, TWV 43:D1
Symphonie en fa majeur, TWV 50:3
Concerto pour enregistreur et viole de gambe en la mineur, TWV 52:a1
Ouverture suite en ré majeur, TWV 55:d6
Ouverture suite en ré majeur, TWV 55:D18
Ouverture "Burlesque de Quixotte" suite en sol majeur, TWV 55:G10
Ouverture suite en do mineur, TWV 55:c2
Ouverture "Alster" suite en fa majeur, TWV 55:F11
Ouverture "Volker-Ouverture" suite en si bémol majeur, TWV 55:B5
Ouverture suite en ré mineur, TWV 55:d2
Ouverture suite en si bémol majeur, TWV 55:B7
Sonate en la majeur, TWWV 43:A1
Suite en mi mineur, TWV 43:e1
Suite en si mineur, TWV 43:h1
Sonate en sol mineur, TWV 43:g1
Scherzo en la majeur, TWV 42:A4
Scherzo en si bémol majeur, TWV 42:B3
Scherzo en sol majeur, TWV 42:G5
Scherzo en mi bémol majeur, TWV 42-Es2
Scherzo en mi mineur, TWV 42:c4
Scherzo en sol mineur, TWV 42:g3
Scherzo en ré majeur, TWV 42:D7
Seliges Erwägen des bittern Leidens und Sterbens Jesu Christi, TWV 5:2

Barbara Locher, soprano
Zeger Vandersteene, ténor
Stefan Dörr, ténor
Berthold Possemeyer, baryton
Johan-René Schmidt, baryton
Wilbert Hazelet, flûte
Kate Clark, flûte
Rémy Baudet, violon
Sayuri Yamagata, violon
Frank de Bruine, hautbois
Jaap ter Linden, violoncelle
Richte van der Meer, violoncelle
Anna Besson, flûte traversière
Yi-Chang Liang, flûte à bec
Marije van der Ende, basson
Robert Smith, viole de gambe
Andrius Puskunigis, hautbois, hautbois d'amour
Dan Laurin, flûte à bec
Federico Guglielmo, violon
Claudia Combs, violon
Monica Pellicari, violon, alto
Gianni Maraldi, violoncelle
Vanni Moretto, contrebasse
Cristiano Contadin, basse de viole
Roberto Loreggian, clavecin
Maria Folena, flûte traversière
Riccardo Coelati, contrebasse
Paolo Faldi, hautbois
Doron Sherwin, cornet
Andrea Iinghisciano, cornet
Ermes Giussani, trombone
Mauro Morini, trombone
Manu Mellaerts, trompette
Steven Devolder, trompette
Piet de block, timpani
Elisabeth Schollaert, hautbois
Bram nolf, hautbois
Marc Peire, flûte à bec
Dirk Lieppens, violon
Dirk Lievens, violon
Ivo Haldermann, cor
Johan van Neste, cor
Rik Vercruysse, cor
Bart Cypers, cor
Jan Maebe, cor
Koen Coppé, basson
Musica Ad Rhenum
Ensemble Symposium
Musica Amphion
Pieter-Jan Belder, direction
Ensemble Cordevento
Erik Bosgraaf, flûte à bec, direction
St Christopher Chamber Orchestra
Donatas Katkus, direction
Collegium Instrumentale Brugense
Patrick Peire, direction
Freiburger vokalensemble
L'Arpa Festante
Wolfgang Schäfer, direction

En 2017, nous commémorons le 250ème anniversaire de la mort d’un des compositeurs les plus importants de la période baroque : Georg Philipp Telemann. Musicien prolifique, il était considéré par ses contemporains comme l’un des plus grands compositeurs allemands, à l'égal de ses amis Bach et Haendel. Toujours fraîche, inventive, mélodieuse, pleine d’humour et d’esprit, son œuvre se nourrit de l’influence des styles français, italien ou même polonais, qu’elle intègre parfaitement. A travers les 10 disques qui composent ce coffret, Brilliant Classics nous propose une très belle sélection des compositions les plus appréciées du maître hambourgeois : Les bien connues partitions de musique de table ; les concertos pour trompette, flûte à bec ou hautbois; mais également les suites orchestrales et son oratorio de la Passion. Les interprètes, tous excellents, rendent avec fougue et précision l’hommage qu’elles méritent à ces pages majeures de la musique baroque allemande et à l’un de ses plus glorieux représentants.

Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the death of Georg Philipp Telemann, this release encapsulates a snapshot of the composer's varied and wide-ranging works. Deservedly celebrated as one of the greatest Baroque composers, Telemann mastered a variety of genres, from solo concertos to large-scale oratorios. Born in Magdeburg, Germany, in 1681 (four years before J.S. Bach), Telemann's musical talents were recognised early on, when he studied singing and composition with the cantor Benedikt Christiani. His parents were unhappy about the possibility of a future musical career, and tried to pair him with a teacher who would give him a rounder education; however, when Caspar Calvoer recognised his musical talents, he also encouraged Telemann to develop his abilities. Although he entered Leipzig University intending to study Law, Telemann soon abandoned this for his musical career. In 1705 he became Kapellmeister to the Count of Promnitz, who frequently travelled through Italy and France; Telemann soon immersed himself in the French style, and, while working for the count, was also exposed to Polish and Moravian folk music. Telemann then became Konzertmeister for the Duke of Eisenach Johann Wilhelm. It was in Eisenach that he began to focus particularly on instrumental music, still in his preferred French style. He also met Bach here for the first time, later becoming godfather to C.P.E. Bach. His first marriage ended in tragedy, when his wife died in childbirth a year after their wedding; his second, to Maria Catharina Textor, was more successful. Together they had nine children, though none would go on to become a musician. In 1721, Telemann became cantor and musical director of the five main churches of Hamburg, sparking the most creative period of his career. He was obliged to produce two cantatas for every Sunday, and a new Passion for Lent. Despite a heavy load of teaching responsibilities, Telemann also found time for public concerts, and supplemented his income further by printing his works (despite protests from the city's printer). Famously, he applied for and then turned down the position of Thomaskantor in Leipzig, forcing Hamburg officials to increase his salary, solidifying his position in the city. He became part of the intellectual fabric of that city, vacating it only for a sojourn to Paris in 1737–38, where he wrote the Paris Quartets. In the years leading up to his death in 1767, Telemann published little, but remained alert to the musical trends of the day, corresponding regularly with younger composers such as C.P.E. Bach. He was highly popular still at the time of his death, but fell out of the favour during the 19th century. Only towards the second half of the 20th century was the composer's reputation fully restored, culminating in a comprehensive thematic catalogue that documented over 3000 works. Brilliant Classics has already released an extensive Telemann Edition (BC95150), comprising 50CDs' worth of music, which is an excellent addition for any lover of Baroque music. However, those just looking to dip their toes into the water for the first time will find much to treasure on this release, a fine selection of some of the most exquisite examples of Telemann's works.