Georg Philipp Telemann: Complete Cantatas Vol. 3 Classical CPO

Georg Philipp Telemann: Complete Cantatas Vol. 3

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CX 5438

Georg Philipp Telemann: Complete Cantatas Vol. 3

Label Catalogue Number:
cpo 555 438-2

Release Date: January 2024
Originally recorded in 2023

Genre:
Classical

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"Six dozen is half a gross. And Georg Philipp Telemann composed that many cantatas for the Frankfurt Church Year of 1714/15. cpo, Felix Koch, the Gutenberg Soloists and the Neumeyer Consort have taken up the cause to record this so-called ""French church year"" in its entirety – a mighty project that is all the more impressive given that the creative spirit behind these scores never worked en gros. Although he usually limited his instrumentation to two oboes, strings and basso continuo, adding a flute, bassoon, horns, trumpets and timpani for special Sundays or festive occasions, the composer's talent for orchestration was evidently boundless. He finds the appropriate sounds for his musical ""sermon"" on every theological topic. Every subject determined by the church calendar is reflected in his own individual way with a range of expression from the contemplative to the theatrical – and we are only one-third of the way through this fascinating journey."

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Interpretation **** Sound Quality **** Repertoire Value ***** Booklet *****

“… Felix Koch keeps the action moving with a lively, breathing freshness, without ever rushing … The recordings were made in the SWR studio in Kaiserslautern and have all the expected advantages of a studio recording - clarity, excellent balance and organization of the tableau, convincing gradation…”

Dr Matthias Lange – Klassik.com – 20 June 2024

“… The performances are worthy of the project, with a cast made up of experienced hands in the bass department and fine young singers specially picked for the project, who also sing in the 12-strong chorus. The playing of the Neumeyer Consort is also more than adequate, and the well-judged direction of Felix Koch firmly in the Telemann groove…”

Lindsay Kemp – Gramophone magazine – June 2024

Classic Today Recommendation

Artistic Quality 10 Sound Quality 10 Overall Impression 10

“… A must for church musicians and also for baroque fans. Clearly recommended.”

Thomas Baack – klassik-heute.de – 25 March 2024

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