Concerto Melante – Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott (2017) [Qobuz FLAC 24bit/96kHz]

The Concerto “Melante” ensemble (the name is an anagram of “Telemann”) has already earned high praise for its first CD, “Spirituosa,” of works by Telemann: “Whoever thinks they know Telemann should buy this CD so that their knowledge is decidedly expanded.” (Toccata 2011)

As part of this year’s celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of Telemann’s death, the ensemble, which includes members of the Berlin Philharmonic, Akademie für Alte Musik and other famous ensembles, has once again searched out long forgotten treasures within the Telemann opus and has unearthed something new. Concerto Melante discovered the two cantatas “Sey tausendmahl willkommen” ( TVWV 13:9a) and “Du bleibest dennoch unser Gott” (TWV 13:9b) as well as three highly captivating sonatas da camera (TWV 42:e7/42:e:8 and TWV 43:G13), which they present as world premiere recordings on this album.

A further highlight of this release is the chorale “Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott,” (A Safe Stronghold) which can be heard on this disc in four different versions of the original Johann Walter with the text by Martin Luther and also as a motet by Telemann. This makes the recording a kind of musical “church service” paying tribute not only to the Telemann anniversary year, but also to the quincentenary celebration of the Reformation.

Tracklist

Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767)
Sey tausenmahl willkommen, TWV 13:9a
1 I. Sinfonia 02:46
2 II. Sey tausendmal willkommen (Aria) 08:42
3 III. Gewiss ist das der Tag (Recitativ) 00:45
4 IV. Entflammt, geweihte Jubelkerzen (Aria) 05:30
5 V. Es mögen darum noch so sehr Sturm, Ungestüm und Wetter krachen (Recitativ) 00:44
6 VI. Frohlocket und jauchzet, glückselige Bürger (Aria) 03:52

Johann Walter (1496-1570)
7 Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, Beckmann 25 (Instrumental) 00:51

Georg Philipp Telemann
8 Trio Sonata in E Minor, TWV 42:e8: I. Affetuoso 02:14
9 Trio Sonata in E Minor, TWV 42:e8: II. Vivace 01:38
10 Trio Sonata in E Minor, TWV 42:e8: III. Andante 01:26
11 Trio Sonata in E Minor, TWV 42:e8: IV. Presto 01:35

Johann Walter
12 Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, Beckmann 25 (Tenor & Trombone) 01:04

Georg Philipp Telemann
13 Trio Sonata in E Minor, TWV 42:e7: I. Largo 02:48
14 Trio Sonata in E Minor, TWV 42:e7: II. Allegro 02:18
15 Trio Sonata in E Minor, TWV 42:e7: III. Largo 00:39
16 Trio Sonata in E Minor, TWV 42:e7: IV. Allegro 01:45

Johann Walter
17 Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, TVWV 8:7 05:30

Georg Philipp Telemann
18 Sonata in G Major, TWV 43:G13: I. Moderato 01:52
19 Sonata in G Major, TWV 43:G13: II. Allegro 02:40
20 Sonata in G Major, TWV 43:G13: III. Andante 01:29
21 Sonata in G Major, TWV 43:G13: IV. Vivace 02:09

Johann Walter
22 Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, Beckmann 25 (Vocal) 00:51

Georg Philipp Telemann
23 Du bleibest dennoch unser Gott, TWV 13:9b: I. Du bleibest dennoch unser Gott (Duetto) 04:40
24 Du bleibest dennoch unser Gott, TWV 13:9b: II. Drum dankt dem Herrn für seine Treu (Recitativ) 00:31
25 Du bleibest dennoch unser Gott, TWV 13:9b: III. Auf! Wünschet Jerusalem Glück (Aria) 05:29
26 Du bleibest dennoch unser Gott, TWV 13:9b: IV. Herr, steh in Zukunft fernerhin (Recitativ) 00:40
27 Du bleibest dennoch unser Gott, TWV 13:9b: V. Hüter Israel, schlaf und schlummre nicht (Duetto) 05:03

Johann Walter
28 Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, Beckmann 25 (Instrumental Reprise) 00:53

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