Composer Of The Week

Donald Macleod explores some of the challenges Telemann faced as he struggled for successGeorg Philipp Telemann was one of the most celebrated musicians of the 18th century. In Europe, his fame eclipsed that of his close contemporaries Handel and Bach and he left behind him a vast legacy of works. This week, Donald Macleod turns the spotlight on this often forgotten musical superstar, exploring the many challenges he met, the influence of his family and friends and the composer’s involvement in promoting his own music.Music Featured: Concerto in E minor for recorder, flute, strings and continuo, TWV52:e1 (Presto) Sonata for violin and basso continuo in G, TWV 41:G1 (Allegro & Adagio) Ouverture Suite in A minor, TWV 55:a2 Die Auferstehung und Himmelfahrt Jesu, TWV 6:6 (Tod! Wo ist dein Stachel?) Seig der Schönheit, TWV 21:10 (excerpt) Trumpet Concert, TWV 51:D7 (Adagio) Germanicus (Rimembranza crudel) Concerto for 2 violins in G, TWV 52:G2 Concerto in G major, TWV 51:G2 (excerpt) Brockes Passion, TWV 5:1 (