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Telemann Duo Sonatas

Lesley Lewis and Joanna Dudley give the first recording of Telemann's second book of Six Duo Sonatas on two recorders: light-hearted Baroque chamber music built on short, memorable themes.

Georg Philipp Telemanncomposer No photograph: Joanna Dudley Joanna Dudleyrecorder No photograph: Lesley Lewis Lesley Lewisrecorder
  • CatalogueMD 3140
  • Released30 Jun 1994

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  1. Duo I in B-flat MajorGeorg Philipp Telemann 3 movements
    1. 1 i. Vivace
    2. 2 ii. Allegretto
    3. 3 iii. Spiritoso
  2. Duo II in C MinorGeorg Philipp Telemann 3 movements
    1. 4 i. Vivace
    2. 5 ii. Moderato
    3. 6 iii. Allegro
  3. Duo III in D MinorGeorg Philipp Telemann 3 movements
    1. 7 i. Vivace
    2. 8 ii. Poco presto
    3. 9 iii. Allegro
  4. Duo IV in G MinorGeorg Philipp Telemann 3 movements
    1. 10 i. Allegro
    2. 11 ii. Andante
    3. 12 iii. Vivace
  5. Duo V in F MajorGeorg Philipp Telemann 3 movements
    1. 13 i. Allegro
    2. 14 ii. Poco allegremente
    3. 15 iii. Poco presto
  6. Duo VI in G MajorGeorg Philipp Telemann 3 movements
    1. 16 i. Presto
    2. 17 ii. Aria (Allegretto)
    3. 18 iii. Vivace assai

Each duo has three movements that loosely follow Baroque sonata practice, sometimes in binary form and sometimes through-composed. For this performance the works are transposed up a minor third so they sit comfortably on the recorders.

The set favours clear dialogue between the two lines and a prevailing sense of play rather than heavy contrast of tempo or key.

In the artist’s words

The Duos all comprised of three movements and loosely encapsulate the elements of baroque sonata, sometimes using binary form with repeated sections or alternatively using a through composed form which encapsulated the later classical sonata movement. The accepted norm of contrast between movements i.e. fast–slow–fast, is not always present, and similarly the key changes between movements stretch the bounds of relativity. This suggests that the Duos may have been conceived as individual movements not necessarily to be performed together as a three movement sonata, even though they were published this way.

In this performance for two recorders the Duos have all been transposed up a minor 3rd from the original key, to fit the compass of the instruments.

— Lesley Lewis

Reviews

Lewis and Dudley are fine recorder players who combine a great sense of enjoyment and very solid technique.

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Artists

Photograph of Georg Philipp Telemann

Georg Philipp Telemann

composer

Georg Philipp Telemann (1681–1767) was a German Baroque composer and multi-instrumentalist. Almost completely self-taught, he became a composer against his family's wishes and ranked among the leading German musicians of his age.

 No photograph: Joanna Dudley

Joanna Dudley

recorder

Joanna Dudley has been one of the Elder Conservatorium's most promising graduates in her chosen instrument, the recorder. Having gained a first class Honours degree, she has already established herself as a versatile professional artist in Australia through her appearances with the ensemble ‘Fresh Air’ featuring World Music and her solo performances, many of which have featured premières of Australian works. She has featured in ABC radio broadcasts and as part of the Adelaide Arts Fringe Festival in 1992 and 1994 as a soloist of baroque and contemporary music with equal success.

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Lesley Lewis

recorder

Lesley Lewis teaches recorder, harpsichord and conducts the Early Music programme at the Elder Conservatorium's school of Practical Studies within the University of Adelaide. She also performs as harpsichordist with the Adelaide based baroque ensemble Musica da Camera and the orchestra New Holland Baroque. As a founding member of Baroque Music Promotions Incorporated, she has played a key role in establishing early music education and appreciation in the South Australian community.

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Technical credits

  • Recording Engineer Craig Greening
  • Editing Engineer Martin Wright
  • Venue Radio 5UV Adelaide
  • Thanks to Adelaide University Foundation

Details

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$25.00 AUD
Release date
Categories
Baroque, Classical
Genre
Baroque
Musical work copyright
© 1994 Move Records
Sound recording copyright
℗ 1994 Move Records
Catalogue
MD 3140
EAN
9314574314021

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