Telemann: Flute Concertos

Artist: Emmanuel Pahud
Number of Discs: 1
Total time: 66:14
Label: EMI Music Distributio
SPAR: DDD
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Review

Although there are many things to recommend from this Telemann Flute Concertos -- the sweet, smooth tone of flutist Emmanuel Pahud; the elegant accompaniment of the Berliner Barock Solisten; EMI's intimate sound -- the two best things about this disc are that it has two Telemann flute concertos that have never been recorded before and that it does not have the most-frequently recorded of all Telemann flute works on it. Because of the deterioration of the manuscript, the work that starts the disc had never been recorded before. But educated guess works by scholars revealed a work that is not only as lovely as any Telemann flute concerto, but a work whose opening bears an uncanny resemblance to the serene central movement of Bach's Harpsichord Concerto in F minor. And the third work on the disc is similarly a premiere recording of a hitherto unknown work that, while not perhaps as pretty as the first work, is still a welcome addition to the Telemann flute concerto discography. Thankfully, the disc does not include Telemann's Flute Concerto in A minor, a wonderful work but one that has appeared on nearly every disc of Telemann's flute concertos since the invention of recordings. This is well worth it for lovers of Telemann's flute music. ~ James Leonard, All Music Guide

Review-capsulated

Emmanuel Pahud and his colleagues in the Berliner Barock Solisten turn in immaculate and stylish performances of these elegant concertos. They sound particularly impressive in the A major Concerto for Flute, Violin, Cello, and Strings from Telemann's Musique de Table--which, at nearly 20 minutes' length and structured in four movements (as are all of these works), is a major piece by any standard.

Among today's flutists, Pahud stands out for his huge tone and impressive dynamic range, qualities that are very much in evidence here. Still, he's a sensitive partner in the works for multiple soloists, nowhere more so than in the very interesting Concerto for 2 Flutes, Violone, and Strings in A minor, which (according to EMI) here receives its first recording. Also new to disc, the G major Flute Concerto had to be reconstructed from a seriously corrupted manuscript, and it makes a worthy addition to the Telemann canon. Fine recorded sound rounds out a surprisingly varied and appealing release that, while admirably showcasing Pahud's artistry, presents him with sufficient variety and contrast so that sustained listening remains a pleasure rather than a chore. First rate.

—Classics Today

Read About This Recording

Georg Philipp Telemann is one of the great composers of the late Baroque whose secret seems to be out. Often mentioned in passing among his friends and peers, Bach and Handel, his music has long been known to music fans as a remarkable bridge between the Baroque and Classical Eras. His friendship with Bach is legendary and it has often amazed me, with Bach as a friend and peer, how his music could be so light and charming. Without question, listeners hear as much of Mozartand Haydn in his works as they do of Handel or Bach. The flute is, of course, a wonderful instrument if what you write is light, pleasant melodies and the performers on this CD, the Berliner Barock Solisten and Emmanuel Pahud, are perfect.

This is a Telemann recording you will want to hear again and again.

—Jeffrey R. Nissim

Quotes

"A pleasure rather than a chore. First rate." —Classics Today

"Immaculate and stylish performances of these elegant concertos." —Classics Today

"Among today's flutists, Pahud stands out for his huge tone and impressive dynamic range, qualities that are very much in evidence here." —Classics Today

"9/9" —Classics Today

Concerto for Flute, Strings & Continuo in G; Concerto for Flute, Violin, Cello, Strings & Continuo in A from Musique de Table I; Concerto for 2 Flutes, Violone, Strings & Continuo in A Minor; Concerto for Flute, Oboe d'amore, Viola d'amore, Strings & Continuo in E; Concerto for Flute, Strings and Continuo in D.

Emmanuel Pahud, Jacques Zoon, Flutes; Rainer Kussmaul, Violin & Director; Wolfram Christ, Viola d'amore; Georg Faust, Cello; Klaus Stoll, Violone; Albrecht Mayer, Oboe d'amore; Berliner Barock Solisten.

Tracks + Soundclips

Telemann: Flute Concertos
	1.	Concerto for oboe (or flute), strings & continuo in G major, TWV 51:G2 by Telemann, Georg Philipp Ensemble: Berliner Barock Solisten Flute: Emmanuel Pahud Length: 2:47
	2.	Concerto for oboe (or flute), strings & continuo in G major, TWV 51:G2 by Telemann, Georg Philipp Ensemble: Berliner Barock Solisten Flute: Emmanuel Pahud Length: 2:06
	3.	Concerto for oboe (or flute), strings & continuo in G major, TWV 51:G2 by Telemann, Georg Philipp Ensemble: Berliner Barock Solisten Flute: Emmanuel Pahud Length: 1:54
	4.	Concerto for oboe (or flute), strings & continuo in G major, TWV 51:G2 by Telemann, Georg Philipp Ensemble: Berliner Barock Solisten Flute: Emmanuel Pahud Length: 2:21
	5.	Concerto for flute, violin, cello, strings & continuo in A major (Tafelmusik I/3), TWV 53:A2 by Telemann, Georg Philipp Ensemble: Berliner Barock Solisten Flute: Emmanuel Pahud Length: 4:18
	6.	Concerto for flute, violin, cello, strings & continuo in A major (Tafelmusik I/3), TWV 53:A2 by Telemann, Georg Philipp Ensemble: Berliner Barock Solisten Flute: Emmanuel Pahud Length: 5:39
	7.	Concerto for flute, violin, cello, strings & continuo in A major (Tafelmusik I/3), TWV 53:A2 by Telemann, Georg Philipp Ensemble: Berliner Barock Solisten Flute: Emmanuel Pahud Length: 3:50
	8.	Concerto for flute, violin, cello, strings & continuo in A major (Tafelmusik I/3), TWV 53:A2 by Telemann, Georg Philipp Ensemble: Berliner Barock Solisten Flute: Emmanuel Pahud Length: 5:54
	9.	Concerto for 2 flutes, "bass" (bassoon?), strings & continuo in A minor, TWV 53:a1 by Telemann, Georg Philipp Ensemble: Berliner Barock Solisten Flute: Emmanuel Pahud Length: 2:39
	10.	Concerto for 2 flutes, "bass" (bassoon?), strings & continuo in A minor, TWV 53:a1 by Telemann, Georg Philipp Ensemble: Berliner Barock Solisten Flute: Emmanuel Pahud Length: 2:42
	11.	Concerto for 2 flutes, "bass" (bassoon?), strings & continuo in A minor, TWV 53:a1 by Telemann, Georg Philipp Ensemble: Berliner Barock Solisten Flute: Emmanuel Pahud Length: 1:12
	12.	Concerto for 2 flutes, "bass" (bassoon?), strings & continuo in A minor, TWV 53:a1 by Telemann, Georg Philipp Ensemble: Berliner Barock Solisten Flute: Emmanuel Pahud Length: 2:19
	13.	Concerto for flute, oboe d'amore, viola d'amore, strings & continuo in E major, TWV 53:E1 by Telemann, Georg Philipp Ensemble: Berliner Barock Solisten Flute: Emmanuel Pahud Length: 3:27
	14.	Concerto for flute, oboe d'amore, viola d'amore, strings & continuo in E major, TWV 53:E1 by Telemann, Georg Philipp Ensemble: Berliner Barock Solisten Flute: Emmanuel Pahud Length: 5:09
	15.	Concerto for flute, oboe d'amore, viola d'amore, strings & continuo in E major, TWV 53:E1 by Telemann, Georg Philipp Ensemble: Berliner Barock Solisten Flute: Emmanuel Pahud Length: 3:02
	16.	Concerto for flute, oboe d'amore, viola d'amore, strings & continuo in E major, TWV 53:E1 by Telemann, Georg Philipp Ensemble: Berliner Barock Solisten Flute: Emmanuel Pahud Length: 4:14
	17.	Concerto for flute, strings & continuo in D major, TWV 51:D2 by Telemann, Georg Philipp Ensemble: Berliner Barock Solisten Flute: Emmanuel Pahud Length: 2:24
	18.	Concerto for flute, strings & continuo in D major, TWV 51:D2 by Telemann, Georg Philipp Ensemble: Berliner Barock Solisten Flute: Emmanuel Pahud Length: 3:33
	19.	Concerto for flute, strings & continuo in D major, TWV 51:D2 by Telemann, Georg Philipp Ensemble: Berliner Barock Solisten Flute: Emmanuel Pahud Length: 3:17
	20.	Concerto for flute, strings & continuo in D major, TWV 51:D2 by Telemann, Georg Philipp Ensemble: Berliner Barock Solisten Flute: Emmanuel Pahud Length: 3:27