FASCH: ORCHESTRAL WORKS

At a concert in January 2007, Tempesta di Mare premiered four large-scale orchestral works by Johann Friedrich Fasch, a contemporary of Bach and Telemann. The concert was entitled The Fantastic Herr Fasch – A Genius Rediscovered and all the energy and enthusiasm of the performances are documented in this live recording for all to appreciate. Damaged in the fire bombing of Dresden during WWII, the original manuscripts were lovingly restored for the occasion. 2008 is the 250^th anniversary of the composer’s death and a major festival is being planned in Fasch’s honour in Zerbst, Germany in May. Tempesta di Mare, more elaborately known as the Philadelphia Baroque Orchestra and Chamber Players, is known for its lively and enterprising concert programmes, which includes more of the music of this largely forgotten composer.