Temmingh & Capricornus - Leipzig 1723 - Graupner Recorder Concerto - II Andante

Christoph Graupner (1683-1770) - Recorder concerto in F major GWV 323 - II. Andante Rehearsal recording at Festival “Smetana’s Litomyšl“ on 25 June 2023, Litomyšl, Czech Republic. Concert “LEIPZIG 1723“ - The Leipzig Tomaskantor Election 1723: Bach and his competitors – German Recorder Concertos by Bach, Fasch, Graupner & Telemann. Stefan Temmingh (recorder) Capricornus Consort Basel, Péter Barczi Released on CD by Accent/note1 in Sept. 2021 Winner of the German OPUS Klassik Award 2022 as concerto recording of the year. Just imagine – when the prestigious Thomaskantor position in Leipzig became vacant 300 years ago, the top ranks of German composers were on the list: Bach, Fasch, Graupner and Telemann. They all knew each other and had a good network of colleagues. Bach finally accepted the post in 1723. All the more astonishing that he was only the third choice! This event inspired Stefan Temmingh to his project “Leipzig 1723”. With his expressive sound and masterly playing, he presents German recorder concertos from the pen of these four composers. All are masterpieces for his instrument, including Bach’s own transcription of his 4th Brandenburg Concerto. What could be more appealing than to draw your own comparison and choose your personal favourite as Thomaskantor? Thumbnail photo (c) František Renza Video (c) Andreas Janotta