Molter: Orchestral Music & Cantatas;

Johann Melchior Molter was born in 1696 in Thüringen, where his musical
talent was quickly recognised. He served in the orchestra at the court of
Karlsruhe. Later he broadened his horizon by going to Italy, where he
encountered Albinoni, Vivaldi and Alessandro Scarlatti. He imbued their
melodious gifts, studied their instrumental skills and went home to
Karlsruhe, where he spent the rest of his life as court composer.

Molter's works are festive and ceremonial, a happy mix of German
counterpoint, Italian brilliance and French grandeur.

This new recording presents an attractive variety of orchestral works and
cantatas: a Symphony, an Overture, a Flute Concerto and Oboe Sonata,
combined with two Italian secular cantatas, dealing with the vicissitudes
of love.

Performed on period instruments by the Camerata Bachiensis, soprano
Julia Kirchner and Roberto de Franceschi, playing the oboe and traverso.

Excellent liner notes in both English and German.