Telemann-Kammerorchester Michaelstein

German Baroque Chamber Orchestra

The Telemann-Kammerorchester Michaelstein is a baroque ensemble that specializes in performing and recording works from the 17th and 18th centuries, with a particular focus on the music of German composer Georg Philipp Telemann. The orchestra is associated with the Kloster Michaelstein, a cultural and educational institution located in Blankenburg (Harz), Germany. The ensemble is known for its historically informed performances, which aim to recreate the sound and style of the period in which the music was originally composed. They often collaborate with choirs and soloists to bring lesser-known baroque works to modern audiences. The Telemann-Kammerorchester Michaelstein has contributed to the rediscovery and appreciation of Telemann's music, which was once overshadowed by his contemporary Johann Sebastian Bach but has since gained recognition for its inventiveness and charm.