Telemann: Recorder Sonatas

Fantastic performance of Caroline Eidsten Dahl on Recorder, together with Baroque Cello (Kate Hearne) and Harpsicord (Christian Kjos). Telemann Recorde Sonates and Sonatinas.

Goerg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767) gained fame over much of Europe during the middle of his own life for his gallant and mixed style. Colourful instrumentation is a feature of Telemann's oeuvre and this can especially be heard in his cantatas, operas and orchestral suites, or in his original configurations such as the Concertos for Four Violins without orchestra. Another typical feature of his work, and one which strongly appeals to musicians such as Caroline Eidsten Dahl, is his ability to compose idiomatically. This is hardly surprising, as according to his autobiographical texts, he played harpsichord, lute, violin and recorder during his childhood, and then later learned basic skills on the oboe, the transverse flute, the viola da gamba, double bass and the trombone.