Final point Re: Cantatas...there's approx 1,400 known with about 300+ Lost, so modestly we are dealing with some 2,000 + Cantatas, many were gathered into the Cycles with further distinctions, French, Zellischer, even one without Recitatives, be aware the French Cycle is now on-going on CPO as a Recording Project under Felix Koch.... some truly superb works coming to light!! Vol 4 is now out at CPO!! Well worth a Listen+ Merry Christmas 2024...safe transit into the NEW Musical Year! ;-))
Telemann suffers from the curse that all extremely prolific composers suffer from: the "eyes glazing over" effect, whereby the mind is blown by the sheer size of the output, so listeners give up before they even start. I think that a few 20th century composers suffer from this as well, namely Martinu, Milhaud, and Krenek. What all three have in common is tremendous diversity of style, which is inexplicably held against them.
There is a Telemann aria called "Jesu, komm in meine Seele" (from the cantata " Machet die Tore weit ") beautifully sung by Teresa Stich-Randall which, strangely, has never been recorded on CD. There is another version available on CD, but the singer is not as good by far. If a CD editor is interested ...
Primo, his long-term Friend GF Handel "borrowed" copiously from these 3 Productions!! Even the MAIN Theme to the Arrival of the Queen of Sheba (rather famous!!) comes from the Triple Violin Concerto in F! Handel recognised good tuneful Musique!! Amusingly, when Handel & Telemann wrote to each other they did so in French! From the Choral Side of things: Der Tag des Gerichts (1762) OUTstanding!! Also the Donner-Ode 1756+ Another imposing choral gem!! The late, vintage Oratorios 1750+ are superb! I have a great fondness for the Works in TVWV2: = Church Consecration Pieces!!
And talking about prolific composers, when will you introduce us to your one Villa-Lobos work? I can't think of many composers who cared so much about the tamtam... (By the way, a video with your thoughts on this wonderful instrument would be really interesting)
What a fascinating and insightful chat. Thanks Dave!
Final point Re: Cantatas...there's approx 1,400 known with about 300+ Lost, so modestly we are dealing with some 2,000 + Cantatas, many were gathered into the Cycles with further distinctions, French, Zellischer, even one without Recitatives, be aware the French Cycle is now on-going on CPO as a Recording Project under Felix Koch.... some truly superb works coming to light!! Vol 4 is now out at CPO!! Well worth a Listen+ Merry Christmas 2024...safe transit into the NEW Musical Year! ;-))
Telemann suffers from the curse that all extremely prolific composers suffer from: the "eyes glazing over" effect, whereby the mind is blown by the sheer size of the output, so listeners give up before they even start. I think that a few 20th century composers suffer from this as well, namely Martinu, Milhaud, and Krenek. What all three have in common is tremendous diversity of style, which is inexplicably held against them.
Not only is the music great to listen to, but it's fun to play or sing as well.
I’ve really struggled with baroque, but I listened to this online & then bought a copy :) Thank you kindly Dave
Agreed. The Parisian Quartets are very dear to me, but I still think that Tafelmusik is a peak of baroque and western music.
There is a Telemann aria called "Jesu, komm in meine Seele" (from the cantata " Machet die Tore weit ") beautifully sung by Teresa Stich-Randall which, strangely, has never been recorded on CD. There is another version available on CD, but the singer is not as good by far. If a CD editor is interested ...
Great intro to Telemann!
Perfect choice as usual, Dave!
Primo, his long-term Friend GF Handel "borrowed" copiously from these 3 Productions!! Even the MAIN Theme to the Arrival of the Queen of Sheba (rather famous!!) comes from the Triple Violin Concerto in F! Handel recognised good tuneful Musique!! Amusingly, when Handel & Telemann wrote to each other they did so in French!
From the Choral Side of things: Der Tag des Gerichts (1762) OUTstanding!! Also the Donner-Ode 1756+ Another imposing choral gem!! The late, vintage Oratorios 1750+ are superb! I have a great fondness for the Works in TVWV2: = Church Consecration Pieces!!
I was waiting for this one! :-)
Perhaps the most salient Question about the Musique de Table... Which recording is the Best out of the 5-6-7 Versions on CD???
And talking about prolific composers, when will you introduce us to your one Villa-Lobos work? I can't think of many composers who cared so much about the tamtam... (By the way, a video with your thoughts on this wonderful instrument would be really interesting)