Telemann’s sunny character and humorous disposition shine through in his music. During his life time he was very successful, artistically and commercially. One of the highlights of his later years had been his Tafelmusik, which combines styles from several countries. So when publishing his Quartets in Paris some years later expectations were high. And Telemann’s main competitor was the composer himself. He managed to gather even more subscribers for this latest venture than previously for the Tafelmusik. And yes, the Quartets did prove more than worthy of all the preceding excitement. Telemann’s most entertaining music is performed here by Jed Wentz on the flauto traverso (transverse flute) and members of Musica ad Rhenum. They consciously deviated from the by now established tempos. Most often the music is played faster. In the booklet Jed Wentz convincingly explains the reason why.

• Telemann: Paris Quartets set 1 (6) 'Quadri'
• Telemann: Quartet TWV 43:A1 in A major for flute, violin, viola da gamba or cello & b.c.
• Telemann: Quartet TWV 43:D1 in D major for flute, violin, viola da gamba or cello & b.c.
• Telemann: Quartet TWV 43:e1 in E minor for violin, flute, viola da gamba or cello & b.c.
• Telemann: Quartet TWV 43:G1 in G major for flute, violin, viola da gamba or cello & b.c.
• Telemann: Quartet TWV 43:g1 in G minor for flute, violin, viola da gamba or cello & b.c.
• Telemann: Quartet TWV 43:h1 in B minor for flute, violin, viola da gamba or cello & b.c.
• Telemann: Paris Quartets set 2 (6) 'Nouveaux quatuors en six suites'
• Telemann: Quartet TWV 43:a2 in A minor for flute, violin, viola da gamba or cello & b.c.
• Telemann: Quartet TWV 43:A3 in A major for flute, violin, viola da gamba or cello & b.c.
• Telemann: Quartet TWV 43:D3 in D major for flute, violin, viola da gamba & b.c.
• Telemann: Quartet TWV 43:e4 in E minor for flute, violin, viola da gamba or cello & b.c.
• Telemann: Quartet TWV 43:G4 in G major for flute, violin, viola da gamba or cello & b.c.
• Telemann: Quartet TWV 43:h2 in B minor for flute, violin, viola da gamba or cello & b.c.
• Telemann: Quartet in G major TWV 43:G13
• Telemann: Quartet TWV 43:d1 in D minor for 2 flutes, recorder (or bassoon or cello) & b.c.
• Telemann: Sonata TWV 41:g1 in G minor for violin & harpsichord