I've heard through the grapevine over the years, (though don't take me
to task for it), that there is only Bach, maybe Handel, and then the other
guys, including Vivaldi and Telemann--who just wrote the same thing 100's of
times over.

As a new-comer to Vivaldi and Telemann, I've acquainted myself through the
artistry of Manze, (Manchester Sonatas, Concert Music for a Polish King);
McGeegan and See, (The Flute Concerti); and Pickett, (Telemann's Water
Music).  I find this music extremely gratifying--colorful, quircky,
daring, and wistful by turns; These CDs will come off the shelf often.

Do try this music if you've been put off by reputation.

John Smyth
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