Canons

Maya Magub is joined by string players spread across 3 continents to offer a fresh performance of Telemann’s Canonic Sonatas and Mozart’s rich contributions to the form, heard here in recording firsts for strings.

Georg Philipp Telemann: Canonic Sonatas

Sonata No. 1 in G Major, TWV 40: 118

I. Vivace

II. Adagio

III. Allegro

Sonata No. 2 in G Minor, TWV 40: 119

I. Presto

II. Largo

III. Vivace

Sonata No. 3 in D Major, TWV 40: 120

I. Spirituoso

II. Larghetto

II. Allegro assai

Sonata No. 4 in D Minor, TWV 40: 121

I. Vivace ma moderato

II. Piacevole non largo

III. Presto

Sonata No. 5 in A Major, TWV 40: 122

I. Vivace

II. Cantabile

III. Schentando

Sonata No. 6 in A Minor, TWV 40: 123

I. Vivace

II. Soave

III. Allegro assai

 

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Canons

Four- and five-part Canons

19. Kyrie in G Major, K.89 (Arr. for violins by Maya Magub)

20. Nascoso è il mio sol, K.557 (Arr. for violins by Maya Magub)

21. Grechtelt’s enk, K.556 (Arr. for violins by Maya Magub)

22. O du eselhafter Martin (Jakob), K.560b (Arr. for violins by Maya Magub)

23. Ave maria, K.554 (Arr. for violins by Maya Magub)

24. Lieber Freistädtler, lieber Gaulimauli , K.232 (Arr. for violins by Maya Magub)

25. Alleliua, K.553 (Arr. for violins by Maya Magub)

26. Bona nox! bist a rechta ox, K.561 (Arr. for violins by Maya Magub)

27. Lacrimoso son’io, K.555 (Arr. for violins by Maya Magub)

 

Two-, three and multi-part Canons:

28. Heiterkeit und leichtes Blut, K.507 (Arr. for string trio by Maya Magub)

29. Sie ist dahin, K.229 (Arr. for string trio by Maya Magub)

30. Dona nobis pacem (Arr. for string trio by Maya Magub)

31. Caro bell’idol mio, K.562 (Arr. for string trio by Maya Magub)

32. Selig, selig alle, K.230 (Arr. for violin and viola by Maya Magub)

33. Auf das Wohl aller Freunde, K.508 (Arr. for string trio by Maya Magub)

34. Bei der Hitz’ im Sommer ess ich, K.234 (Arr. for string trio by Maya Magub)

 

Puzzle Canons:

35. 4 Puzzle Canons, K.89: Incipe Menalios mecum (Arr. for strings by Maya Magub)

36. 4 Puzzle Canons, K.89: Confitebor tibi, Domine (Arr. for strings by Maya Magub)

37. 4 Puzzle Canons, K.89: Thebanna bella cantus (Arr. for strings by Maya Magub)

38. 4 Puzzle Canons, K.89: Cantate Domino (Arr. for strings by Maya Magub)

Reviews"Telemann’s sonatas for two violins prove themselves charmers... especially so when the performances are alert, full of vivacity and crisply articulated – the first movement of the D major is bright and up on its toes, and the Allegro assai fairly crackles with wide-eyed vitality" – BBC Music Magazine

[on the recording approach] ‘a fascinating idea, and enables each player’s personality to make its mark…’ ‘A truly unexpected pleasure’ – David Threasher, Gramophone
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