Telemann: Festive Cantatas

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Haenssler Classic
Release Date
February 10, 2015
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      TELEMANN, GEORG PHILIPP
    • PERFORMER
      Hannoversche Hofkapelle, Collegium Vocale Siegen, Mertens, Vitzthum, Feuersinger, Stoetzel
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      February 10, 2015
    • UPC
      4010276027539
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      98047
    • LABEL
      Haenssler Classic
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Chamber Music & Recitals
    Works ⌄

    1. Der Herr lebet (Chorus)

      Composer: Georg Philipp Telemann

      Ensemble: Siegen Collegium Vocale, Hannoversche Hofkapelle

      Conductor: Ulrich Stötzel

    2. Aria: Nun jauchzet, ihr Himmel! (Bass)

      Composer: Georg Philipp Telemann

      Ensemble: Hannoversche Hofkapelle

      Performer: Klaus Mertens

      Conductor: Ulrich Stötzel

    3. Recitative: O Heiland, gib auch mir die Kraft zum Auferstehn! (Alto)

      Composer: Georg Philipp Telemann

      Performer: Franz Vitzthum, Ulrich Stötzel

    4. Aria: Hilf, dass ich auch (Soprano)

      Composer: Georg Philipp Telemann

      Ensemble: Hannoversche Hofkapelle

      Performer: Miriam Feuersinger

      Conductor: Ulrich Stötzel

    5. Der Herr lebet (Chorus)

      Composer: Georg Philipp Telemann

      Ensemble: Siegen Collegium Vocale, Hannoversche Hofkapelle

      Conductor: Ulrich Stötzel

    6. Ehr und Dank sey Dir gesungen (Chorus)

      Composer: Georg Philipp Telemann

      Ensemble: Siegen Collegium Vocale, Hannoversche Hofkapelle

      Conductor: Ulrich Stötzel

    7. Aria: Tobe nur, Satan (Bass)

      Composer: Georg Philipp Telemann

      Ensemble: Hannoversche Hofkapelle

      Performer: Klaus Mertens

      Conductor: Ulrich Stötzel

    8. Recitative: Ach Herr, Dein Engel lagert sich um die allein (Bass)

      Composer: Georg Philipp Telemann

      Performer: Klaus Mertens, Ulrich Stötzel

    9. Aria: Dienstbare Geister des ewigen Wesens! (Bass)

      Composer: Georg Philipp Telemann

      Ensemble: Hannoversche Hofkapelle

      Performer: Klaus Mertens

      Conductor: Ulrich Stötzel

    10. Ach Herr lass dein lieb Engelein (Chorus)

      Composer: Georg Philipp Telemann

      Ensemble: Siegen Collegium Vocale, Hannoversche Hofkapelle

      Conductor: Ulrich Stötzel

    11. Der Geist gibt Zeugnis (Chorus)

      Composer: Georg Philipp Telemann

      Ensemble: Siegen Collegium Vocale, Hannoversche Hofkapelle

      Conductor: Ulrich Stötzel

    12. Aria: Wer bin ich, und was ist mein Herz (Alto)

      Composer: Georg Philipp Telemann

      Ensemble: Hannoversche Hofkapelle

      Performer: Franz Vitzthum

      Conductor: Ulrich Stötzel

    13. Recitative: Ja, ja! Mein Gott (Alto)

      Composer: Georg Philipp Telemann

      Performer: Franz Vitzthum, Ulrich Stötzel

    14. Aria: Geist des Trostes und der Gnade (Alto)

      Composer: Georg Philipp Telemann

      Ensemble: Hannoversche Hofkapelle

      Performer: Franz Vitzthum

      Conductor: Ulrich Stötzel

    15. Der Geist gibt Zeugnis (Chorus)

      Composer: Georg Philipp Telemann

      Ensemble: Siegen Collegium Vocale, Hannoversche Hofkapelle

      Conductor: Ulrich Stötzel


With 3600 works to his credit, Georg Philipp Telemann is rightly regarded as of one of the most prolific composers of all time. This superlative however has brought him less honor than one may have hoped, because with so many works came the suspicion that quality may have been sacrificed in the process, a view that prevailed especially throughout the 19th century. As a result, the objective study of Telemann and his protean work only began in earnest in the late 20th century, resulting in many discoveries and first performances that show the seriousness and depth of the composer's genius. The present CD features a trio of cantatas from the so-called "Engel-Jahrgang" (lit. "Angel cycle" named for the image of an angel that appears on the cover of the printed scores) dating from 1748/49. In these works, Telemann has already begun to explore the Rococo style, which had just begun to take root and demonstrates his compositional skill and originality at every turn. Three festive cantatas ring out in glorious tones: "Der Herr lebet" for the first day of Easter, "Ehr und Dank sey Dir gesungen" for the Feast of St, Michael and "Der Geist giebt Zeugnis" for the Day of Pentecost. The Bach-Chor Siegen, the Hannoversche Hofkapelle, singers Miriam Feuersinger, Franz Vitzthum and Klaus Mertens and director Ulrich Stötzel are in their element with Telemann - having previously released several Telemann albums with hänssler CLASSIC - and present another installment of enchanting and accomplished performances of rarely heard music from one of the greatest masters of the Baroque.