Georg Philipp TELEMANN (1681 - 1767)
Trio Sonatas for recorder, violin and continuo
Trio sonata for recorder, violin and bc in d minor (TWV 42,d10) [8:55]
Trio sonata for recorder, violin and bc in a minor (TWV 42,a1) [9:33]
Trio sonata for recorder, violin and bc in F (TWV 42,F8) [7:03]
Trio sonata for recorder, violin and bc in f minor (TWV 42,f2) [6:26]
Trio sonata for recorder, violin and bc in a minor (TWV 42,a4) [10:27]
Sonata for recorder and bc in f minor (TWV 41,f1) [9:46]
Fabio Biondi (violin); Tripla Concordia (Lorenzo Cavasanti (recorder), Caroline Boersma (cello), Sergio Ciomei (harpsichord))
rec. live, 29 June 1997, Chiostri di S. Domenico, Cagliari, Italy. DDD
DYNAMIC CDS 7667 [52:13]
The trio sonata was one of the most popular forms of chamber music in the
first half of the 18th century. Many composers contributed to the genre,
and that certainly goes for Georg Philipp Telemann. In his work-list we
find a large number of pieces for two instruments and basso continuo. They
are different in scoring and formally Telemann sometimes deviates from the
sonata as it was modelled by Corelli. The Trio sonata in d minor,
for instance, begins with a fast movement, which is followed by an adagio
and two further fast movements. Telemann loved the combination of instruments
from different families. We find various sonatas for recorder, transverse
flute or oboe with a violin or a viola da gamba. This disc includes the
sonatas for recorder and violin. In some recordings one may find sonatas
which are omitted here, but that is because in those pieces the second melody
part is for a descant viol.
Trio sonatas were mostly written for the amateur market, and those by Telemann
are no excpetion. He paid much attention to writing good melodies which
were pleasant for the ear and nice to play. There are plenty of these qualities
in the sonatas on this disc. The fast movements are lively and energetic,
and include some really catchy melodies. This is music for domestic entertainment
but it’s by no means devoid of expression. The grave from the
Trio sonata in a minor (a1) and the affettuoso from the Trio
sonata in a minor (a4) are good examples. The Sonata in f minor
begins with a beautiful triste. This is an addition to the programme;
it is taken from the collection Der getreue Music-Meister, and is
scored for recorder or bassoon and bc.
There is much to enjoy here. That goes especially for Lorenzo Cavasanti;
previously I have welcomed various recordings by him. Caroline Boersma and
Sergio Ciomei deliver excellent support. Things look a bit different with
regard to Fabio Biondi. In some fast movements his tone is not very subtle
- rather unpolished and even scratchy. An example is the very first movement
on this disc, from the Trio sonata in d minor. It is played at breakneck
speed - too fast, I would say - and here he produces a rather unlovely sound.
At such moments he tends to overpower the recorder. In slow movements his
playing is more enjoyable. However, over the years I have heard performances
in which recorder and violin blend better than is the case here.
On balance, these are not ideal performances. Those who want to add the
works to their collection should probably look elsewhere. The short playing
time doesn’t help either.
Johan van Veen
http://www.musica-dei-donum.org
https://twitter.com/johanvanveen
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