Telemann: Hamburger Admiralitätsmusik 1723; Overture in C
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Canadian Music Store CD DetailsComposer: Georg Philipp TelemannConductor: Wolfgang Helbich Orchestra: Bremen Baroque Orchestra Performer: Klaus Mertens Performer: David Thomas [bass] Performer: Michael Schopper Performer: Miecke Van der Sluis Performer: Mieke van der Sluis Performer: Graham Pushee Edition: Music CD CD Release Date: 1996-11-05 Music Label: Cpo Records Soundtracks: Music CD 1
Music reviews of Telemann: Hamburger Admiralitätsmusik 1723; Overture in CMusic Review: Overwhelming feast of joy
For reasons I don't know, this (not-so-little) gem from CPO has thus far been ignored, so for a change it's me who's gonna sing the praise. Not much given to elaborating on background information, of which there's a good deal in the booklet, I'll come right to my point by saying this is simply the most uplifting and powerfully life-affirming vocal music I've heard, baroque or otherwise. In terms of festive splendour, it even surpasses Telemann's own "Kapitänsmusiken", at least the ones I know. The entire oratorio is sung in German, but it's not really vital to understand that much, the gist of it all being that the city of Hamburg is celebrated as the very paradise on earth. An austere one, to be sure - anyway it's this notion his commissioners wanted Telemann to get across, and as usual, he delivers to utter satisfaction. Moods are permanently changing and range from peaceful to belligerent - there's even an aria to warn the pirates off! Incidentally, here the fairly well-known overture suite "Hamburger Ebb' und Fluth" is heard for the first time in its proper context, serving, so to speak, as an entrée to the main dish. And there's even yet another overture, introducing the first chorus, scored for timpani, three trumpets and strings, which I consider a masterpiece in its own right. Acoustics are somewhat ambient, but because of its maritime connections, they suit the music very well. Helbich, his Barockorchester Bremen, the Alsfelder Vokalensemble and all six soloists do the work full justice. - These are almost 100 minutes of pure musical joy, which will leave you - yes, you - elated. For if you have only the slightest interest for this truly amazing composer, pray do yourself a favour and don't miss out. -- When my stomach was still in order, I would listen to this twice a year on headphones, with a cooled bottle of dry white whine in easy reach. Yea, those were the days...
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