Virtuosic chamber music by Telemann, the superstar composer of his time, and his godsons, Kress and CPE Bach, for the beguilingly sensuous combination of baroque flute, two viols and keyboard. This recording features a selection of Sonatas, Concerti and Trio works, prepared and performed by Charivari Agréable using period instrumentation.
Performance ★★★★ Recording ★★★★★ There is a pleasing energy in this playing which is also supple, fluent and idiomatic – BBC Music Magazine
★★★★ The sensuality of sound and luscious phrasing pull the listener into the recording – Goldberg Magazine
As ever, Charivari Agréable demonstrate their determined ingenuity in finding and adapting music based around their core line-up of viol and continuo – Gramophone
An excellent collection which offers both delightful listening and thought-provoking programming – MusicWeb International