Ryan Layne Whitney (Telemann: Ouvertüre No. 4 in E minor, on clavichord)

Georg Philipp Telemann: Ouvertüre No. 4 in E minor, played on replica 1670 Gellinger clavichord.
Telemann published, in 1745, a set of Six Ouvertüres for keyboard, which, I believe, ought to be more well-known than they apparently are. I think they are as delightful to play and hear as the more famous keyboard fantasias. The 4th Ouvertüre, which I play here, like the others in the collection, is made up of three movements, the first of which is in the style of the French overture. The movements are (1) [Lento] -- [Allegro] -- [Lento]; (2) Moderato e scherzando (at minute 3:55); (3) Allegro (at minute 6:03) -- Piacevole (at minute 7:29) -- Allegro. I noted the minute mark on the Piacevole section of the 3rd movement especially, because Telemann here seems to be indulging in modulatory experiments that sound odd even to our 21st century ears, and must certainly have done so to his contemporaries!
The clavichord I play is a replica, built by the talented instrument builder Jack Peters of Seattle ( www.jackpeters.com ), of an instrument built in Frankfurt in 1670 by Israel Gellinger. It is triple fretted, with a solid walnut case, olive-wood naturals, and ebony accidentals. The original resides in a museum in Belgium.

[@mickyj300x]

It's good to see a new video out, especially a Telemann video, one of my favourite Baroque composers.

[@wsmith49]

Hello, Ryan: Claudia sent me to your site. I had no idea what I was missing -- this is WONDERFUL! I have been a fan of your playing, and your choice of music, for decades. I still have the party favors you handed out for a Scriabin recital you gave at your Capitol Hill home about 20 years ago. Thank you so much for posting these marvelous performances. I have subscribed and duly recommend the entire civilized world do likewise.

[@theloniousmonk81]

EXCELENTE!!! QUE BIEN QUE SUENA ESO Y QUE EXCELENTE EJECUCION

[@fighter77weon]

Gran pieza y excelente ejecución, felicitaciones. Comentario hecho el 18 de mayo de 2022.

[@hyperboreal]

Such a wonderful touch. It's a delight to watch your videos, sir.

[@theloniousmonk81]

que impecable digitación

[@jacksongrant15]

Well, I have to comment on this piece, since I'm going through a Telemann phase and found it to be extremely satisfying, on this instrument too.

[@sandyhackney]

Very lovely playing...no video?

[@Jtking3000]

rather interesting piece

[@Scaw]

Despite its pedigree I just can't warm to the Gellinger replica as it sounds on KZbin. Is it possible to have another Ouvertüre from the set on the Sperrhake? Lest I be seen as the sort of critic whom Bernard Shaw described as "a man who leaves no turn unstoned", I can admit to nothing but pleasure at the many posts by RLW. Thank you, sir, for displaying your talent so; I fear many compositions would almost suffer the fate of Gray's desert flower otherwise.