Stefan Temmingh's "Birds" is a captivating exploration of chamber music, released on November 6, 2015, under the Deutsche Harmonia Mundi label. This enchanting album spans a duration of 1 hour and 12 minutes, offering a delightful journey through a variety of compositions centered around the theme of birds.
The album features a diverse range of pieces, from the playful "La Poule" by François Couperin to the serene "Sweet Bird" from Handel's "L'allegro, il penseroso ed il moderato." Temmingh's interpretation of Vivaldi's "Flute Concerto in D Major, Op. 10 No. 3, RV 428, 'Il Gardellino'" is a highlight, showcasing his mastery of the flute and his ability to evoke the natural world through music.
"Birds" is not just a collection of pieces; it's a carefully curated experience that highlights the beauty and variety of avian life through the lens of classical music. Temmingh's skillful playing and thoughtful programming make this album a standout in the world of chamber music. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer looking for a fresh perspective, "Birds" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
(P) 2015 Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH
Tracks
Nouvelles suites de pièces de clavecin: V. La PouleJean-Philippe Rameau, Stefan Temmingh
Rinaldo, HWV 7: Augelletti che cantate (Adagio)George Frideric Handel, Dorothee Mields, Stefan Temmingh
This Merry Peasant SpringAnonymous, Dorothee Mields
Ismene: Son rosignoloPietro Torri, Dorothee Mields, Stefan Temmingh
The Temple of Love: Warbling the Birds EnjoyingGiuseppe Fedeli, Dorothee Mields, Stefan Temmingh
As You Like It: The CuckooThomas Arne, Dorothee Mields, Stefan Temmingh
Rossignolo: Imitatione del medesimo uccelloAlessandro Poglietti, Wiebke Weidanz
Flute Concerto in D Major, Op. 10 No. 3, RV 428, "Il Gardellino": I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Stefan Temmingh
Flute Concerto in D Major, Op. 10 No. 3, RV 428, "Il Gardellino": II. CantabileAntonio Vivaldi, Stefan Temmingh
Flute Concerto in D Major, Op. 10 No. 3, RV 428, "Il Gardellino": III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Stefan Temmingh
Melismata: The Three RavensAnonymous, Dorothee Mields
Concerts pour la flûte traversière avec la basse chiffrée: Les tourterellesMichel Pignolet de Montéclair, Stefan Temmingh
Ulysses: Die angenehme NachtigallReinhard Keiser, Dorothee Mields, Stefan Temmingh
Pièces de clavecin II: Le GazoüillementFrançois Couperin, Wiebke Weidanz
Printemps (Tendrement)Mr. Quignard, Dorothee Mields, Stefan Temmingh
Pièces de Clavecin I: Le Coucou (Rondeau)Louis-Claude Daquin, Stefan Temmingh
L'allegro, il penseroso ed il moderato, HWV 55: Sweet Bird (Andante)George Frideric Handel, Dorothee Mields, Stefan Temmingh
Sweet Birdes Deprive Us Never: Part IJohn Bartlet, Dorothee Mields
Sweet Birdes Deprive Us Never: Part IIJohn Bartlet, Dorothee Mields
Sweet Birdes Deprive Us Never: Part IIIJohn Bartlet, Dorothee Mields