THE HANOVERIAN ENSEMBLE

• Georg Philipp Telemann: Flute Concerto

"...these are delightful works. This is another fantastic performance. Every phrase and every note comes alive with grace, elegance, and precision. Once again, I cannot stop listening. Another must buy from stellar, dedicated performers."

American Record Guide - January/February 2006

"John Solum and Richard Wyton, the excellent flute soloists, are ably supported by [The Hanoverian Ensemble]. The period instruments...lend a certain enchantment to the music. The verve and brilliance of Telemann's music is superbly captured in these recordings"

Atlanta Audio Society - September 2005

THE HANOVERIAN ENSEMBLE is a group of distinguished musicians who specialize in historical performance on period instruments. Their programs feature the great music of the Baroque and Classical eras, performed with an expertise garnered from many decades of concert and recording experience. The ensemble’s name evokes the time of the Hanoverian kings of England who prospered in the years 1714-1837.

John Solum, flutist, made his debut as soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra and has since appeared as soloist and chamber music player in 37 countries. He is internationally known for his recordings of more than 80 works for flute and has appeared at major music festivals throughout the world. His many editions of music are published by Oxford University Press.

Richard Wyton, flutist, made his professional debut at the age of twelve, singing a role with the New York City Opera. As a flutist he has performed coast-to-coast on both modern and historical instruments at universities and concert societies. He has appeared as soloist on National Public Radio and has recorded for Arabesque, CRI, Epiphany, Innova, MSR Classics and MMO.

Thomas Sefcovic, bassoonist, is a member of the Orchestra of St. Luke’s and also has performed with the Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century, Concert Royal, the Handel and Haydn Society, Philharmonic Baroque Orchestra, Smithsonian Chamber Players, American Composers Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic. He has recorded on many European and American labels.

Robert Mealy, violinist, is a member of Fortune’s Wheel, the King’s Noyse and Spiritus. He performs regularly with the New York Collegium, Early Music New York, and Artek. He has recorded over 50 compact discs of early music on major labels. He is instrumental director of the Yale Collegium and directs the Harvard Baroque Chamber Orchestra.

Claire Jolivet, violinist, performs on both modern and baroque violin. She is a member of the Four Nations Ensemble and plays regularly with Concert Royal, the New York Collegium, the Violins of Lafayette, Sarasa, Lyceum and Ars Antiqua. She has recorded on the Deutsche Harmonia Mundi and ASV-Gaudeamus labels.

Monica Gerard, violist, has performed with the Brooklyn Philharmonic, Orchestra of St. Luke’s, American Composer’s Orchestra, New Orchestra of Westchester and the New Jersey Symphony. Her performances with early music groups include Concert Royal, Philomel, Hesperus and the Eighteenth Century Ensemble. She has recorded for Arista and MSR Classics.

Arthur Fiacco, cellist, maintains an active career on both historical and modern instruments. His period-instrument performances include the Mostly Mozart Festival at Lincoln Center, Concert Royal, Four Nations Ensemble, and Grande Bande and Helicon Foundation. He has recorded for Columbia, ECM, EMI, MGM, MSR Classics, Newport Classics, RCA and Sony.

Melanie Punter, violone, is a member of the Orchestra of St. Luke’s and is principal bass of the Tallahassee Symphony and Dance Theater of Harlem. She has performed with the American Symphony, the Opera Orchestra of New York, Joffrey Ballet, New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theater. She is on the faculty of Florida State University and the Sewanee Summer Music Festival.

Kent Tritle, harpsichordist, is Director of Music Ministries at St. Ignatius Loyola Church in New York City. He is organist of the New York Philharmonic and the American Symphony and performs frequently as guest artist with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. He is on the faculty of The Juilliard School and was music director of the Dessoff Choirs from 1996-2004.

GEORG PHILIPP TELEMANN
Concerto in A major TWV 53:A1
Concerto in E minor TWV 52:e2
Concerto in D major TWV 53:D1
Concerto in A minor TWV 53:a1
Concerto in G major TWV 53:G1
Concerto in B minor TWV 53:h1

MSR Classics