Georg Philipp Telemann: Melodious Canons & Fantasias Elysium Ensemble

• Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767): Sonata No. 1 in G major, TWV 40:118:
• 1 Sonata No. 1 in G major, TWV 40:118: I. Vivace 01:45
• 2 Sonata No. 1 in G major, TWV 40:118: II. Adagio 01:55
• 3 Sonata No. 1 in G major, TWV 40:118: III. Allegro 01:56
• 4 Sonata No. 2 in G minor, TWV 40:119: I. Presto 01:32
• 5 Sonata No. 2 in G minor, TWV 40:119: II. Largo 01:26
• 6 Sonata No. 2 in G minor, TWV 40:119: III. Vivace 01:25
• Fantasia No. 12 in G minor, TWV 40:13:
• 7 Fantasia No. 12 in G minor, TWV 40:13: I. Grave - Allegro - Grave - Allegro - Dolce - Allegro 03:32
• 8 Fantasia No. 12 in G minor, TWV 40:13: II. Presto 03:38
• Fantasia No. 7 in E-flat major, TWV 40:20:
• 9 Fantasia No. 7 in E-flat major, TWV 40:20: I. Dolce 02:00
• 10 Fantasia No. 7 in E-flat major, TWV 40:20: II. Allegro 03:42
• 11 Fantasia No. 7 in E-flat major, TWV 40:20: III. Largo 02:11
• 12 Fantasia No. 7 in E-flat major, TWV 40:20: IV. Presto 01:13
• Sonata No. 3 in D major, TWV 40:120:
• 13 Sonata No. 3 in D major, TWV 40:120: I. Spirituoso 02:15
• 14 Sonata No. 3 in D major, TWV 40:120: II. Larghetto 01:15
• 15 Sonata No. 3 in D major, TWV 40:120: III. Allegro assai 02:19
• Sonata No. 4 in D minor, TWV 40:121:
• 16 Sonata No. 4 in D minor, TWV 40:121: I. Vivace ma moderato 01:47
• 17 Sonata No. 4 in D minor, TWV 40:121: II. Piacevole non Largo 02:38
• 18 Sonata No. 4 in D minor, TWV 40:121: III. Presto 01:31
• Fantasia No. 6 in D minor, TWV 40:7:
• 19 Fantasia No. 6 in D minor, TWV 40:7: I. Dolce 04:57
• 20 Fantasia No. 6 in D minor, TWV 40:7: II. Allegro 01:33
• 21 Fantasia No. 6 in D minor, TWV 40:7: III. Spirituoso 01:05
• Sonata No. 5 in A major, TWV 40:122:
• 22 Sonata No. 5 in A major, TWV 40:122: I. Vivace 02:18
• 23 Sonata No. 5 in A major, TWV 40:122: II. Cantabile 01:38
• 24 Sonata No. 5 in A major, TWV 40:122: III.Schentando 03:23
• Sonata No. 6 in A minor, TWV 40:123:
• 25 Sonata No. 6 in A minor, TWV 40:123: I. Vivace 02:04
• 26 Sonata No. 6 in A minor, TWV 40:123: II. Soave 01:56
• 27 Sonata No. 6 in A minor, TWV 40:123: III. Allegro assai 02:18
• Total Runtime 59:12

Info for Georg Philipp Telemann: Melodious Canons & Fantasias

Australian early music group the Elysium Ensemble continue their series of recordings of duos on period instruments focussing on the art of elegant conversation in the Baroque with this album of canons and fantasias by Georg Philipp Telemann.

Based around the Melodious Canons composed in 1738 in Paris, Elysium principals Greg Dikmans (flute) and Lucinda Moon (violin) also introduce a selection of Telemann’s solo fantasias for their respective instruments.

Elysium Ensemble:
Lucinda Moon, baroque violin
Greg Dikmans, baroque flute

The Elysium Ensemble
has been acclaimed by critics for its exciting performances, fine musicianship and authoritative interpretations of music from the Baroque and Classical periods. This special ensemble embodies the concept of elysium (defined in the 17th century as a state of ideal happiness) by bringing together musicians whose awareness of the stylistic demands of the repertoire is combined with a mastery of period instruments. The ensemble’s performances are indicative of the freshness and spontaneity which the musicians bring to this collaboration through discussion, rehearsal, experimentation and research.

Founded in 1985 by Greg Dikmans, the Elysium Ensemble has a flexible format drawn from Australasia’s leading period instrument specialists who perform an extensive repertoire including chamber music and orchestral works. Lucinda Moon is a core member who has collaborated with Greg for many years in the artistic and musical direction of the ensemble.

From 1989 to 2002 the ensemble presented an annual concert series in Melbourne that established its reputation as one of Australia’s finest chamber ensembles. The Melbourne series included a one-day Baroque Festival from 1998-1993 that involved guest artists and ensembles from Australia and overseas.

Greg Dikmans and Lucinda Moon
have been working together for over 25 years. In this time they have developed a fruitful collaboration built around an approach to historically informed performance that is characterised by careful scholarship combined with subtle, tasteful and, above all, unpretentious musicianship.

Greg and Lucinda have both undertaken postgraduate studies in Europe, studying with leading exponents of Early Music including Barthold Kuijken (flute) and Sigiswald Kuijken (violin).

In recent years they have focused on the rich and varied genre of the 18th-century instrumental duet. In this time they have presented concerts exploring the theme of Dialogue: The Art of Elegant Conversation.

On returning to Australia, Greg founded the Elysium Ensemble in 1985 with the aim of bringing together musicians with an affinity for the music of the Baroque and Classical periods and an interest in historically informed performance. He continued his postgraduate research, completing a Masters thesis on the performance of 18th-century French flute music in 1991, and has been teaching at a number of tertiary institutions.

After completing her formal studies, Lucinda was appointed concertmaster of the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra (1995–2008). She has performed and recorded with baroque orchestras and ensembles in Australia, Mexico, Japan, Europe, Canada and Scandinavia.

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