Georg Philipp Telemann was the most famous of all German composers during his lifetime and a master of all musical genres. Every piece in this album dates from his triumphant years in Hamburg, where he was the city’s music director. They are heard in exciting new arrangements reflecting Telemann’s own practice in transcribing his works for various instruments. The two Sonatinas come from the collection Neue Sonatinen of 1730–31, a rich source of material, while the Fantasias derive from the Fantasias for viola da gamba, with much polyphonic writing cast in galant style.

Daniel Valentin Marx’s international career began by winning numerous prizes and awards in Germany, USA, Italy, Greece and England. His delicate interpretations and expressive abilities have been hailed worldwide, as has his ability to always put the music first and connect it to human emotions. Marx is the winner of over 12 international competitions, awards, and scholarships in Europe and America.

Rainer Seidel was an active member of the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks (BRSO) from 1977 to 2020. As winner of various national and international competitions, Seidel has played numerous concerts as a soloist with Bach Collegium Munich and with the BRSO. He has been a member of the ensemble Fagottissimo München since 1986. In addition, he works as a Tonmeister (sound engineer) and supervises recordings for various record companies.