Telemann: Complete Violin Concertos, Vol. 1

Georg Philipp Telemann (Composer), Orfeo Baroque Orchestra (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Orchestra: Orfeo Baroque Orchestra
• Composer: Georg Philipp Telemann
• Audio CD (May 18, 2004)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Cpo Records
• ASIN: B0001WGEL6
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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  • #66 in Music > Classical > Historical Periods > Baroque (c.1600-1750) > Composers > Telemann, Georg Philipp

Track Listings

1. Affetuoso

2. Allegro

3. Grave

4. Allegro

5. Allegro

6. Andante

7. Allegro

8. Allegro

9. Soave

10. Allegro

11. Con Contento

12. Allegro

13. Largo

14. Vivace

15. Affetuoso

16. Allegro Assai

17. Cantabile

18. Allegro

19. Vivace

20. Largo

See all 24 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A long awaited release., August 3, 2008

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Alexander Mendez "Classics" (South Pasadena, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Telemann: Complete Violin Concertos, Vol. 1 (Audio CD)

When one thinks of Telemann the immediate association is with Tafelmusik. Perhaps you may also think of the viola concerto. If you have heard a bit more you may think about the suites and the Polish influence and perhaps of Don Quixote attacking windmills. When you think of his concerti you think of horns and the sounds of the German hunt, but certainly not of Italian concerti for violin.
This volume and its accompanying second volume present us with some of Telemann's output in the genre of violin concerti in the Italian style. Telemann himself mentioned that he did not care for concerti, but from this recording you can't really tell since the works are beautifully crafted. This is a very different Telemann from what one is typically used to hearing.
The sound and the interpretation are really excellent.
I highly recommend this set for those of you who like Telemann but also for fans of the Italian concerto form.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous, April 22, 2009

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J. TIMMERMAN (Lawson, NSW Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Telemann: Complete Violin Concertos, Vol. 1 (Audio CD)

With Vol.2, this is as far as I know the only set of complete violin concertos of Telemann, although being as prolific as he was, I'm suprised there are not more volumes.

Beautifully played on period instruments, with Australian-born Elizabeth Wallfisch in top form, this is very engaging stuff. Telemann was a master of melodic invention so if you like a good tune this is for you. Recording quality is excellent - warm and detailed.

Good on you CPO for releasing so much rarely recorded music.

Recommended for all lovers of Baroque music.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Getting to enjoy more of Telemann's music, May 7, 2011

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GEORGE RANNIE "GWRJWMCL" (DENVER, COLORADO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Telemann: Complete Violin Concertos, Vol. 1 (Audio CD)

Down through the years, I have listened to and enjoyed many of Telemann's compositions such as his Flute Quartets along with numerous chamber works for various instrumental combinations and various orchestra works (i.e., Tafelmusick, orchestra suites, et al).This superb CPO recording of Volume One (1) of Telemann's complete Violin Concertos featuring the superb playing of Elizabeth Wallfisch, on violin wonderfully accompanied by L'Orfeo Barockorchestra, has introduced me to another facet of Telemann's vast musical "output"--the concerto and in this case, the concerto for violin. The seven (7) concertos for violin on this recording are splendid examples of the Baroque "Italian Style" concerti. They have three or four movements that alternate between slow and fast. The aforesaid instrumentalists perform these concertos magnificently on original instruments with nary a harsh sound. I look forward to future recordings of Telemann's Violin concertos from these performers because I really enjoyed this Volume one (1).