The album Wassermusik Water Music Musique Sur LEau 3 Konzerte Concertos by Georg Philipp Telemann Musica Antiqua Köln, Reinhard Goebel is a treat for classical music lovers. The album features three concertos that are inspired by water and its various moods. The music is performed by Musica Antiqua Köln, an ensemble known for their authentic performances of Baroque music, and conducted by Reinhard Goebel.
The first concerto, "Die Donau" (The Danube), is a lively and energetic piece that captures the spirit of the river. The second concerto, "Die Moldau" (The Vltava), is a more contemplative piece that evokes the gentle flow of the river. The third concerto, "Hamburger Ebb und Fluth" (Hamburg Ebb and Flow), is a playful and whimsical piece that depicts the ebb and flow of the tides.
The musicians of Musica Antiqua Köln deliver a stellar performance, bringing out the nuances and subtleties of Telemann's compositions. Reinhard Goebel's conducting is also noteworthy, as he guides the ensemble with precision and flair.
Ⓟ 1984 Polydor International GmbH, Hamburg. Coproduction with WDR, Köln.
Made in W.Germany by Polygram (label). Printed in West Germany by / Imprimé en RFA par Münstermann, Hannover.
This CD has IFPI codes, which were not issued until 1994; therefore the CD was released after 1994.
Digitally recorded at Friedrich-Ebert-Halle, Hamburg-Harburg, 1984
Ⓟ 1984
Made in West Germany / Printed in West Germany
Made in France by PMDC (label). Printed in West Germany by / Imprimé en RFA par Münstermann, Hannover.
Brazilian edition
Compact Disc is manufactured by PolyGram in by Hanover, Germany (label). Printed in West Germany by / Imprimé en Allemagne par Neef, Wittingen. Made in West Germany.
Other (Suffix catalog# - boxed in separately): A H
Other (Distribution Code - boxed in separately): POL 925
Other (SPARS Code): DDD
Matrix / Runout: Made in Germany
Matrix / Runout: 413 788-2 01 #
About Georg Philipp Telemann Musica Antiqua Köln, Reinhard Goebel
German Baroque composer and multi-instrumentalist (14 March 1681, Magdeburg, Germany - 25 June 1767, Hamburg, Germany).
Telemann was one of the most prolific composers in history and was considered by his contemporaries to be one of the leading German composers of the time. He was compared favorably both to his friend , who made him the Godfather and namesake of his son , and to , whom Telemann also knew personally. Telemann's music incorporates several national styles: French, Italian, and Polish. He remained at the forefront of all new musical tendencies and his music is an important link between the late Baroque and early Classical styles.
As a child he showed considerable musical talent, mastering the violin, flute, zither and keyboard by the age of ten and composing an opera (Sigismundus, on a text by Postel). His family did not approve of his involvement in music, and upon his mother's insistence, he entered the University of Leipzig to study law in 1701.
Within a year of his arrival in Leipzig he founded the student Collegium Musicum with which he gave public concerts (and which Bach was later to direct), wrote operatic works for the Leipzig Theater, and in 1703 became musical director of the Leipzig Opera and was appointed organist at the Neue Kirche in 1704. Needless to say, he dropped the study of law and pursued his career in music.
Telemann held important positions in Leipzig, Żary, Eisenach, and Frankfurt before settling in Hamburg in 1721, where he became musical director of the city's five main churches. Throughout his life he composed a year's worth of cantatas for regular church services and 78 services for special occasions totaling 1,043 cantatas, 40 operas, 600-700 orchestral suites, 44 passions, along with numerous concerti, sonatas and chamber music for various instrumental combinations.
Wassermusik Water Music Musique Sur LEau 3 Konzerte Concertos by Georg Philipp Telemann Musica Antiqua Köln, Reinhard Goebel is a delightful album that showcases the beauty and versatility of Baroque music. Classical music aficionados will appreciate the authenticity and artistry of the performances, while newcomers to the genre will find the music accessible and enjoyable.