Telemann (1681-1767) - Paris Quartets : Les Ombres - Import CD

Credits:

MASCAGNI, P.

Description:

Telemann's Paris Quartets by members of Les Sombres The up-and-coming baroque ensemble Les Sombres presents a collection of Telemann's Paris Quartets. The "Quadri" (Quartets) was published in Hamburg in 1730. It consists of six pieces: two concertos, two sonatas, and two suites. The "Paris Quartets" (New Quartets) was published in Paris in 1738 and consists of six pieces. Each piece consists of flauto traverso, violin, viola da gamba or cello, and basso continuo. The music is light and expressive, full of variety and charm. King International

Tracklisting:

1.Sonata No. 1 en la majeur a violon, flute, viole et basse continue (Paris Quartets No. 1)~Soave
2.Sonata No. 1 en la majeur a violon, flute, viole et basse continue (Paris Quartets No. 1)~Allegro
3.Sonata No. 1 en la majeur a violon, flute, viole et basse continue (Paris Quartets No. 1)~Andante
4.Sonata No. 1 en la majeur a violon, flute, viole et basse continue (Paris Quartets No. 1)~Vivace
5.Sonata No. 2 en sol mineur a violon, flute, viole et basse continue (Paris Quartets No. 2)~Andante
6.Sonata No. 2 en sol mineur a violon, flute, viole et basse continue (Paris Quartets No. 2)~Allegro
7.Sonata No. 2 en sol mineur a violon, flute, viole et basse continue (Paris Quartets No. 2)~Largo
8.Sonata No. 2 en sol mineur a violon, flute, viole et basse continue (Paris Quartets No. 2)~Vivace
9.Concerto No. 1 en sol majeur a violon, flute, viole et basse continue (Paris Quartets No. 1)~Grave, Allegro, Grave, Allegro
10.Concerto No. 1 en sol majeur a violon, flute, viole et basse continue (Paris Quartets No. 1)~Largo, Presto, Largo
11.Concerto No. 1 en sol majeur a violon, flute, viole et basse continue (Paris Quartets No. 1)~Allegro
12.Quatuor No. 6 en mi mineur (Paris Quartets No. 6)~Prelude "A discretion", Tres vite
13.Quatuor No. 6 en mi mineur (Paris Quartets No. 6)~Gai
14.Quatuor No. 6 en mi mineur (Paris Quartets No. 6)~Vite
15.Quatuor No. 6 en mi mineur (Paris Quartets No. 6)~Gracieusement
16.Quatuor No. 6 en mi mineur (Paris Quartets No. 6)~Distrait
17.Quatuor No. 6 en mi mineur (Paris Quartets No. 6)~Modere