Capella Corelli Plays Handel and Telemann
Capella Corelli has long been one of Australia's foremost baroque chamber ensembles. In this recording they present a collection of sonatas by Handel and Telemann written for various combinations of the baroque violin, recorder, violin da gamba and harpsichord.
Four of the five sonatas recorded here belong to the da chiesacategory, that is to say, the movements are types other than dances. Telemann's Sonata in D, on the other hand, is a sonata da camera, composed of the four standard movements of the late Baroque suite. Chronologically this is the first published work amongst those recorded here, the second of a set of six sonatas printed in Frankfurt in 1715 and dedicated to Prince Johann Ernst Duke of Saxony.
Artist
Capella Corelli
Capella Corelli, one of Australia's foremost baroque chamber ensembles, was formed 21 years ago. The violin works of the great Italian virtuoso Arcangelo Corelli and of his Italian predecessors were the initial inspiration for the group.
Press quotes
“The musicians play the pieces totally in keeping with the spirit of the music; it's again a CD I've played time and time again.”
— Sophie Masson, The New Englander
“Period pioneers maintain the standard.”
— Sydney Morning Herald
“It is commendable that Move should capture some of the country's leading earlier music players on disc ... Capella Corelli displays a great dal of technical security and rhythmic tautness ...”
— Tony Way, The Age - Green Guide
Audio preview
Track Listing
- Affettuoso
- Allegro
- Larghetto
- Allegro
- Prelude
- Allemande
- Courante
- Air (and variation)
- Andante
- Allegro
- Largo
- Allegro
- Andante
- Allegro
- Adagio
- Allegro
- Larghetto
- Allegro
- Larghetto
- A tempo di Gavotti
- Allegro
- Allemanda (Largo)
- Corrente (Vivace)
- Sarabanda
- Gigue
Sonata in D for Violin and Baso Continuo George Frideric Handel
Suite in E for Harpsichord George Frideric Handel
Sonata in F for Recorder, Violin and Basso Continuo Georg Philipp Telemann
Sonata in A for Violin and Basso Continuo George Frideric Handel
Sonata in C for Recorder and Basso Continuo George Frideric Handel
Sonata in D for Violin and Basso Continuo Georg Philipp Telemann
Performers
- Ruth Wilkinson · recorder, viola da gamba
- John O'Donnell · harpsichord
- Cynthia O'Brien · baroque violin
Composers
Georg Philipp Telemann
Georg Philipp Telemann (1681–1767) was a German Baroque composer and multi-instrumentalist. Almost completely self-taught in music, he became a composer against his family's wishes.
George Frideric Handel
George Frideric Handel was a German-British Baroque composer, famous for his operas, oratorios, and concertos. Handel's music was well known to such later composers as Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven.
Where to buy
Capella Corelli Plays Handel and Telemann can be purchased online through Buywell Just Classical or the Australian Music Centre which both offer secure online ordering.
This title is also available in (or can be ordered through) many fine music retailers across Australia, including Thomas’, Discurio and Readings.
Product details
This recording project has been assisted by the Commonwealth Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.
