How is the active debate with Telemann's life and work?
To this day, Telemann has not yet received the place in Paris as is his due.
Although he is represented in concert programs and there are specialized ensembles that are committed to the spread of Telemann, the memory of his great importance for France during the festivities in the Telemann Year 2017 is of the utmost importance.
In the areas surrounding Paris, the Baroque Festival in Pontoise will be part of a series of three concerts around Telemann in its 32nd edition.
The Paris ensemble "Les Talens Lyriques", conducted by Christophe Rousset, presents a program presenting Telemann's suites and some French orchestral pieces as well as excerpts from the opera "Orpheus". Telemann will also occupy an important place in the tour programs of the summer 2017.
The ensembles "Les Ambassadeurs", "Amarillis", "La Rêveuse" and "Pygmalion" will make the repertoire of Telemann heard in many places. They are very much in favor of giving Telemann an outstanding place among the Baroque composers.