Christian Heim (recorder and viola da gamba) and Avinoam Shalev (harpsichord) invite you to follow Georg Philipp Telemann's road to fame via an exclusive tour of his 'workshop' unpredictable and adventurous, from heated exchanges to fanciful solo flights.

Five different combinations of three instruments played by two musicians with music of one composer: Telemann intimissimo! The essence of Telemann's virtuosic compositional art captured in outstanding solo and duo works: skillfully chosen, brilliantly combined and superbly performed in a fascinating variety of instrumental combinations, moods and timbres with only two players.

Exceptionally gifted musician Christian Heim (recorder and viola da gamba) in partnership with 1st prize winner of the International Bach Competition in Leipzig in 2018 Avinoam Shalev (harpsichord).

Christian Heim and Avinoam Shalev met while playing with the Baroque orchestra La festa musicale and have performed together in different ensembles ever since, including Ensembe La Ninfea. This album, their first duo project, allowed them to apply their curiosity and enthusiasm to an exploration of solo and duo combinations. Their mutual inspiration and communication are a catalyst for new ideas and further cooperation.