An envied man of many talents and a consummate stylist: Georg Philipp Telemann was the godfather of the European Baroque. This programme focuses on two cantatas that demonstrate his theatrical instinct, artistic freedom and unusually prominent sense of humour. Ino is a mythological drama about a Theban princess who is driven to madness by her husband and the gods. It finds its perfect counterpart in Du angenehmer Weiberorden – a humorous reflection on expectations of marriage and human illusions. The soprano Sophie Karthaüser switches effortlessly between the despairing princess and the blushing bride as Les Muffatti serves up an instrumental repertoire that showcases Telemann’s imagination and creativity. A concert full of contrasts, in which tragedy and humour challenge each other like a hunter and prey!
Program
G.P. Telemann: Ino, TWV 20:41 | Du angenehmer Weiberorden, TWV 20:49 | Concerto for 2 flutes, bassoon & strings, TWV 53:G1 | Divertimento in E? major, TWV 50:21
Performers
Sophie Karthäuser, soprano | Les Muffatti | Patrick Cohën-Akenine, musical director