Georg Philipp Telemann (1681–1767) was—to characterize him in contemporary terms—a workaholic, thanks to which we have, amongst his 3,000-plus works, his two sets of marvellously rich Paris Quartets. SOMM Recordings is pleased to release TELEMANN Paris Quartets Volume 1: 6 Quadri, featuring leading period-instrument specialists from The London Handel Players, praised by the New York Times for their “soulful depth” and their “consummate skill and musicianship.”
Works:
•Telemann: Concerto à 4 in D Major, TWV 43:d1
•Telemann: Quartet TWV 43:A1 in A major for flute, violin, viola da gamba or cello & b.c.
•Telemann: Quartet TWV 43:e1 in E minor for violin, flute, viola da gamba or cello & b.c.
•Telemann: Quartet TWV 43:G1 in G major for flute, violin, viola da gamba or cello & b.c.
•Telemann: Quartet TWV 43:h1 in B minor for flute, violin, viola da gamba or cello & b.c.
•Telemann: Sonata à 4 in G Minor, TWV 43:g1