Telemann’s Big Paris Adventure

Music of Telemann, de la Guerre, Blavet and Forqueray

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Telemann's Big Paris Adventure

In 1737, Telemann visited Paris at the invitation of some of the greatest musicians in France: the flautist Michel Blavet, violinist Jean-Pierre Guignon, and gambist Jean-Baptiste Forqueray. To celebrate his visit, Telemann composed two sets of “Paris Quartets.” These twelve pieces were performed by these musicians and Telemann himself, making friends and making music. At age 56, Telemann had previously never left Germany; his 8 month sojourn to Paris was truly the trip of a lifetime. He never left Germany again.

Guest baroque flautist Tamara Rotz joins the CCP for a magical program featuring two of the “Paris Quartets” for flute, violin, gamba and continuo; Michel Blavet’s charming flute sonata L’Henriette; Solo Viol pieces by Jean-Baptiste and his father Antoine Forqueray; and a trio sonata by another Parisian composer of the era: Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre.

Join the CCP for a fascinating program in the resonant Montclair Civic Center in Denver (November 8, 2 pm, Click HERE for 11/8 tickets) or at TrailWinds Recreation Center in Thornton (November 10, 4 pm). Click HERE to register for Thornton.

Tamara Rotz

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Guest Artist, Baroque Flute

Dr. Tamara Rotz’s dual roles as musician and educational technologist keep her active nationally as a performer and educator. As a baroque flutist, she is currently principal flute with the…

Barbara Hamilton

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Violin, Viola, Viola d'amore

Barbara is currently Artistic Director and Violist with the Colorado Chamber Players, a position she has held for 31 years. She served as principal violist with the Eastern Music Festival…

Paul Primus

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Violin, Harpsichord

Violinist Paul Primus grew up in the Chicago and Cleveland areas, before attending Indiana University and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He received his Bachelors and Masters degrees in music from…

Beth Vanderborgh

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Cello and Viola da Gamba

Cellist Beth Vanderborgh serves as Professor of Cello at the University of Wyoming, as principal cellist of the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra, and on the Artist-Faculty of the Eastern Music Festival.…

Peter Schimpf

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Theorbo/Lute

Peter Schimpf is a Professor of Music at Metropolitan State University of Denver, where he teaches courses in music history, world music, music appreciation, the history of Rock and Roll,…