Telemann: Complete Tafelmusik

It isn’t often that one finds a complete recording of Telemann’s Tafelmusik, and what a performance this is! The best “early music” musicians of The Netherlands came together and had obviously a good time: Wilbert Hazelzet & Kate Clark/traverse, Rémy Baudet (concertmaster Orchestra of the 18th Century/Frans Brüggen), violin, Richte van der Meer & Jaap ter Linden/cello, under the inspiring direction of Pieter-Jan Belder, who also plays the harpsichord.

Tafelmusik consists of three “Productions” in various ensembles, from solo to orchestral. It was written for performance during ceremonious dinners, explaining the “diverting” character of the music, which is by no means shallow or lightweight, but full of catching melodies and brilliant instrumental virtuosity, a proof of Telemann’s genius. Enjoy your meal, with this appetizing piece of music!

Track listing:

CD1
Musique de Table, Production I
I. Ouverture - Suite in E minor for two flutes, strings & b.c.
1. Ouverture (Lentement-Vite-Lentement-Vite Lentement) 8:57
2. Réjouissance 4:13
3. Rondeau 2:31
4. Loure 3:52
5. Passepied 2:59
6. Air. Un peu vivement 4:20
7. Gigue 2:18
II. Quatuor in G major for flute, oboe, violin & b.c.
8. Largo-Allegro-Largo 3:26
9. Vivace-Moderato-Vivace 6:57
10. Grave 0:24
11. Vivace 3:22
III.Concerto in A major for flute, violin, violoncello, strings & b.c.
12. Largo 4:37
13. Allegro 8:45
14. Grazioso 3:36
15. Allegro 9:24

CD2
Musique de Table, Production I (continuation)
IV.Trio in E-flat major for two violins & b.c.
1. Affetuoso 2:51
2. Vivace 3:44
3. Grave 2:52
4. Allegro 4:01
V. Solo in B minor for flute & b.c.
5. Cantabile 2:40
6. Allegro 2:14
7. Dolce 2:48
8. Allegro 3:24
VI.Conclusion in E minor for two flutes, strings & b.c.
9. Allegro 5:00
Musique de Table, Production II
I. Ouverture-Suite in D major for oboe, trumpet, strings & b.c.
10. Ouverture (Lentement-Vite-Lentement-Vite-Lentement) 10:37
11. Air. Tempo giusto 6:28
12. Air. Vivace 2:57
13. Air. Presto 5:15
14. Air. Allegro 3:36

CD3
Musique de Table, Production II(continuation)
I. Quatuor in D minor for recorder, two flutes & b.c.
1. Andante 3:00
2. Vivace 3:41
3. Largo 3:09
4. Allegro 4:18
II. Concerto in F major for three violins, violino grosso & b.c.
5. Allegro 5:16
6. Largo 4:32
7. Vivace 3:10
III.Trio in E minor for flute, oboe & b.c.
8. Affetuoso 3:40
9. Allegro 2:46
10. Dolce 4:40
11. Vivace 3:44
IV. Solo in A major for violin & b.c.
12. Andante 2:06
13. Vivace 3:50
14. Cantabile 3:08
15. Allegro 3:53
V. Conclusion in D major for oboe, trumpet, strings & b.c.
16. Allegro-Adagio-Allegro 6:37

CD4
Musique de Table, Production III
I. Ouverture-Suite in B flat major for 2 oboes, bassoon, strings & b.c.
1. Ouverture (Lentement-Presto-Lentement-Presto) 8:11
2. Bergerie (un peu vivement) 2:37
3. Allegresse (vite) 2:29
4. Postillons 2:07
5. Flaterie 3:07
6. Badinage (très vite) 2:24
7. Menuet 2:57
II.Quatuor in E minor for flute, violin, violoncello & b.c.
8. Adagio 2:07
9. Allegro 2:02
10. Dolce 2:37
11. Allegro 2:02
III. Concerto in E flat major for two horns, strings & b.c.
12. Maestoso 2:59
13. Allegro 4:35
14. Grave 2:43
15. Vivace 4:18
III. Trio in D major for 2 flutes & b.c.
16. Andante 2:22
17. Allegro 2:06
18. Grave-Largo-Grave 2:28
19. Vivace 1:55
VI. Solo in G minor for oboe & b.c.
20. Largo 2:50
21. Presto-Tempo giusto-Presto 4:32
22. Andante 1:06
23. Allegro 2:43
IX. Conclusion in B flat major for two oboes, bassoon, strings & b.c.
24. Furioso