Telemann: Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, Vol. 2: The Cantatas for Middle Voice, Violin and Basso Continuo I

Markku Luolajan-Mikkola (Performer), Georg Philipp Telemann (Composer), Franz Vitzthum (Performer), Bergen Barokk (Performer), Hans Knut Sveen (Performer), Bjarte Eike (Performer)

Product Details

• Performer: Markku Luolajan-Mikkola, Franz Vitzthum, Bergen Barokk, Hans Knut Sveen, Bjarte Eike
• Composer: Georg Philipp Telemann
• Audio CD (July 14, 2009)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Toccata
• ASIN: B002AG2NK2
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #363,971 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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The second CD of the first complete recording of the 72 cantatas from Georg Philipp Telemann's collection Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, published in Hamburg in 1726.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent addition to any baroque fan's collection, July 28, 2009

By	Heather A. Buettner (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This CD was recently reviewed on the Harmonia Early Music Podcast (it's a great podcast-if you're into this type of music, check it out here [...]), and being a Telemann fan, I had to check it out. I'm so glad I did. Bergen Barokk is a group I'd not been familiar with before but will take notice of from now on.

This CD focuses on works for, as the title suggests, violin, basso continuo, and countertenor. I particularly enjoyed the countertenor voice, and found the CD in the whole to be energetic and uplifting. Like much baroque music, if you pay attention, you can hear wonderful depth, but if you just put it on for background music, like for studying or work, it can just help you be more productive.

Most of the Telemann music I own doesn't feature voice, so this is a nice addition to my collection.