Join us for the launch of our second commercial recording, released by BIS Records, which celebrates Georg Philipp Telemann’s horticultural friendships, and the joy to be found in the giving and receiving of flowers.

In August 1742, Telemann wrote to his friend Friedrich Armand von Uffenbach: ‘While music is my field and plough, and serves to give me many of my keenest pleasures, over the past few years I have found a new companion, namely the love of flowers.’ In his enthusiasm for horticulture, Telemann was just one of countless well-to-do individuals embracing a craze for botany sweeping eighteenth-century Europe. Telemann’s new 'Bluhmen-Liebe' was certainly no idle passion, and he was energetic in cultivating his collection, often begging his friends and correspondents to send him specimens.

Our programme presents a cornucopia of music by Telemann, including one of his Paris Quartets, sparkling trio sonatas by Handel and Graun, from whom Telemann received horticultural gifts - all framed by charming airs depicting his favourite flowers by Scottish composer James Oswald.

Event Schedule
5pm: Concert
5.45pm: Behind the Scenes Film
6pm: Drinks Reception

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