{"product_id":"4589538757359","title":"Barthold Kuijken - Colourful Telemann - Import CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarthold Kuijken\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBartold Kuiken, the youngest of the Kuiken brothers—who have led the early music scene worldwide since the latter half of the 20th century—is a renowned Belgian maestro who has been deepening his ties with early music orchestras around the globe in recent years. He has recently joined forces with the Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra, one of the premier early music ensembles in the United States, Baroque Orchestra—and has been steadily releasing recordings on the NAXOS label. While his previous recordings have largely featured French composers such as Lully, Marais, Rameau, Braque, and Leclair, this latest release focuses on Telemann—and not merely as a random collection of the composer’s works, but as a diverse selection spanning from his earliest to his latest works, designed to illustrate the breadth of his style and the evolution of his artistry over more than half a century. While the richness of his middle period—evident in works such as the expansive yet concise Concerto TWV 54:D1—is undeniable, the “Sinfonia Melodica,” written shortly before his death, is a rare masterpiece that serves as both a culmination of his style and a glimpse into new horizons. The compositional styles of the other works on the album are also varied, and the more deeply you listen, the more you will appreciate the performers’ dedication. The poised and composed musical expression drawn from the Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra’s tight ensemble also reveals the talent of Bartold Kuiken, who has demonstrated growing depth not only as a soloist but also as a conductor. The liner notes were also written by the conductor himself. *The domestic Japanese edition includes Japanese liner notes.\nNaxos Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naxos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53525290320161,"sku":"4589538757359","price":1980.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/4589538757359.jpg?v=1789730684","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/products\/4589538757359","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}