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Telemann (1681-1767)

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Gaku Nakagawa has been a self-taught harpsichord, clavichord, and organ player while studying piano from an early age. While still a student at the University of Tokyo, he won first prize in the keyboard instrument category at the 27th International Competition of Ancient Music in Yamanashi in 2014, and since 2016 he has been studying harpsichord with Glenn Wilson at the Würzburg Conservatory, further refining his musicality. Although this collection of Telemann's works is titled "Ouverture," it is really a small suite that combines the first overture with two dances. Interspersed throughout the work are dances from Italy, Germany, and France, giving the piece a diverse look. Some of the pieces seem to have been influenced by the folk music of Poland, where Telemann stayed for a time, making this a truly interesting collection. Naxos Japan