Telemann Concerto Recording at Sondershausen Castle
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Telemann Concerto Recording at Sondershausen Castle

Multi-camera classical music recording of Telemann's Concerto for Flute, Violin and Cello (TWV 53:A2) in the historic Blue Hall of Sondershausen Castle

Key Highlights

  • Professional recording of Telemann's Concerto TWV 53:A2
  • Nine period instruments ensemble
  • Multi-camera video production including drone footage
  • Historic Blue Hall setting
  • Part of 'The German Album' release

Overview

Professional recording of Telemann’s Concerto TWV 53:A2 featuring an ensemble of nine period instruments in the acoustically rich Blue Hall of Sondershausen Castle. The production combined high-end audio recording with multi-camera video capture, including drone footage of the historic castle setting.

Musical Details

  • Composition: Concerto for Flute, Violin and Cello, TWV 53:A2
  • Composer: Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767)
  • Movements:
    • I. Largo (4:52)
    • II. Allegro (6:24)
    • III. Gracioso (4:02)
    • IV. Allegro (5:42)

Ensemble

  • Flute: Taya König-Tarasevich
  • Violin solo: Guglielmo Dandolo Marchesi
  • Violin ripieno: Anna Maddalena Ghielmi, Archimede De Martini
  • Viola: Erin Kirby
  • Cello: Bartolomeo Dandolo Marchesi
  • Theorbo: Elias Conrad
  • Double bass: Peter Ferretti
  • Harpsichord: Sergio Gasparella

Technical Production

Camera Setup

  • DJI Drone (5.6K): Castle exteriors and aerial cinematography
  • Blackmagic Pocket 6K Pro: Primary performance coverage
  • Multiple Panasonic GH5s:
    • 270° coverage of performance space
    • Dedicated instrument groupings
    • Architectural details and B-roll
    • Interview footage

Shot List Highlights

  • Aerial castle exterior and landscape shots
  • Full ensemble wide shots
  • Intimate duo configurations
  • Individual instrument features
  • Architectural details of the Blue Hall
  • Behind-the-scenes documentation

Audio Production

  • Professional multi-track recording
  • Released as part of “The German Album”
  • ISRC: BEY682300036-39
  • Total duration: 20 minutes

Impact

The recording represents a significant addition to the period instrument performance catalog, combining historically informed performance practice with state-of-the-art audio-visual capture in a historically relevant setting.