Georg Philipp Telemann: Die Tageszeiten & Daran ist erschienen die Liebe Gottes CD

Barbara Schlick, Christoph Prégardien, Rheinische Kantorei | Hermann Max, Conductor

Product Information

• UPC: 4006408672036
• Catalog Number: 67 203
• Format: Digital / CD (Re-mastered)
• Genre: Baroque Vocal / Cantatas
• Composer: Georg Philipp Telemann (1681–1767)

• Works Included:

  • Die Tageszeiten (Cantata) TVWV 20:39
  • Daran ist erschienen die Liebe Gottes (Cantata for Second Day of Whitsuntide) TVWVI:165

• Performers:

  Conductor: Hermann Max
  • Barbara Schlick (Soprano)
  • Hilke Helling (Alto/Contralto)
  • David Cordier (Altus)
  • Christoph Prégardien (Tenor)
  • Hein Meens (Tenor)
  • Stephen Varcoe (Bass)
  • Harry van der Kamp (Bass)
  • Rheinische Kantorei
  • Das Kleine Konzert
• Label: Capriccio / WDR
• Recording Date: 1988/1989
• Country of Manufacture: Germany
• Re-mastered Edition

Overview

This distinguished recording presents two exquisite cantatas by the prolific Baroque composer Georg Philipp Telemann. The album opens with Die Tageszeiten, a vivid cantata capturing the poetic essence of the times of day, followed by Daran ist erschienen die Liebe Gottes, a spiritually profound cantata for the second day of Whitsuntide (Pentecost).

The performances by renowned vocal soloists such as Barbara Schlick and Christoph Prégardien, supported by the Rheinische Kantorei and Das Kleine Konzert under Hermann Max’s expert direction, breathe new life into Telemann’s masterful blend of expressive melody and intricate counterpoint.

This re-mastered release preserves the warm and transparent sound typical of the original recordings, highlighting the clarity and nuance of Baroque performance practice.

Product Features

• Format: Digital CD, re-mastered sound quality
• Length: Approximate duration covering 24 tracks

• Works:

  Performers: Ensemble of soloists and chorus, historic period instruments
  • Die Tageszeiten TVWV 20:39 (tracks 1–17)
  • Daran ist erschienen die Liebe Gottes TVWVI:165 (tracks 18–24)
• Label: Capriccio, in cooperation with Westdeutscher Rundfunk Köln (WDR)

Interesting Facts

• Telemann’s Versatility: Telemann was one of the most prolific and versatile composers of the Baroque era, adept in vocal and instrumental genres.
• Hermann Max’s Interpretation: A specialist in early music, Max brings authentic Baroque style and precise direction, enhancing the emotional depth of these cantatas.
• Featured Soloists: Barbara Schlick and Christoph Prégardien are internationally acclaimed for their lyrical and expressive Baroque singing.
• WDR Collaboration: This recording is a co-production with Westdeutscher Rundfunk Köln, a major German broadcaster with a rich tradition of classical music productions.
• Re-mastered Sound: The 1988/1989 recordings have been carefully re-mastered to bring clarity and warmth to these historic performances.

Publishers

Published by Capriccio in cooperation with Westdeutscher Rundfunk Köln (WDR), produced by Delta Music GmbH, Frechen, Germany.

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