Antoine Tamestit
Antoine Tamestit (born 1979) is a French violist. He premiered several contemporary compositions. Tamestit plays the Stradivarius viola Gustav Mahler.
Tamestit was born in Paris. He studied at the Conservatoire de Paris with Jean Sulem, and further with Jesse Levine at Yale University, and with Tabea Zimmermann. He was a BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist from 2004 to 2006.
He has performed at such venues as the Royal Concertgebouw, the Vienna Musikverein, and Carnegie Hall and with the Santa Cecilia Orchestra in Rome [14 March 2019]. In 2014, he played viola for the recording of Berlioz's Harold en Italie, conducted by Valery Gergiev.
Tamestit premiered several contemporary compositions, including Thierry Escaich's La Nuit des chants, Bruno Mantovani's Concerto pour deux altos et orchestre and Olga Neuwirth's Remnants of songs… an Amphigory and Weariness heals Wounds. In 2015, he premiered Jörg Widmann's Viola Concerto, which was commissioned by him, with the Orchestre de Paris and Paavo Järvi. This concerto depicts Tamestit's skills and character.
Tamestit played chamber music with Emmanuel Ax, Isabelle Faust, Martin Fröst, Leonidas Kavakos, Yo-Yo Ma, Emmanuel Pahud, Francesco Piemontesi, Cédric Tiberghien, Yuja Wang, Jörg Widmann, Shai Wosner, and the Ébène Quartet.
Together with Frank Peter Zimmermann and Christian Poltéra, Tamestit founded the Trio Zimmermann.
He was professor at the Musikhochschule in Cologne, the Conservatoire de Paris, and teaches in masterclasses at the Kronberg Academy.
Tamestit plays on the first viola made in 1672 by Antonio Stradivari, called Gustav Mahler.
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Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467: II. Andante - Classical Study Focus Music -
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The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F Minor, RV 297 "Winter": II. Largo - Classical Study Focus Music -
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Canon and Gigue in D Major, P. 37: I. Canon - Classical Study Focus Music -
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Nocturne in C-Sharp Minor, B. 49 - Classical Study Focus Music -
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Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067: VII. Badinerie - Classical Study Focus Music -
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3 Gymnopédies: No. 3 in A Minor. Lent et grave - Classical Study Focus Music -
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Swan Lake, Op. 20, Act II: No. 10, Scene. Moderato - Classical Study Focus Music -
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La Gioconda, Op. 9, Act III: Dance of the Hours (Excerpt) - Classical Study Focus Music -
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Piano Concerto No. 27 in B-Flat Major, K. 595: III. Allegro - Classical Study Focus Music -
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Deux Chansons, Op. 15: No. 2, Chanson de Matin - Classical Study Focus Music -
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Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major, BWV 1047: I. Allegro - Classical Study Focus Music -
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Over the Rainbow (From "The Wizard of Oz") [Arr. for Trumpet & Orchestra] - Classical Study Focus Music -
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6 Lieder ohne Worte, Book 6, Op. 67: II. Allegro leggiero - Classical Study Focus Music -
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Waltzes, Op. 34: No. 2, Lento in A Minor - Classical Study Focus Music -
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Harpsichord Suite No. 4 in D Minor, HWV 437: III. Sarabande - Classical Study Focus Music -
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Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma": Theme. Andante - Classical Study Focus Music -
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Serenade No. 13 in G Major, K. 525 "Eine kleine Nachtmusik": II. Romanze. Andante - Classical Study Focus Music -
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Piano Concerto No. 25 in C Major, K. 503: III. Allegretto - Classical Study Focus Music -
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Symphony No. 3 in D Major, D. 200: II. Allegretto - Classical Study Focus Music -
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7 Fantasias, Op. 116: No. 6, Intermezzo in E Major. Andantino teneramente - Classical Study Focus Music -
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Piano Concerto No. 20 in D Minor, K. 466: II. Romance - Classical Study Focus Music -
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4 Impromptus, Op. 90, D. 899: No. 3 in G-Flat Major - Classical Study Focus Music -
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Sicilienne in E-Flat Major - Classical Study Focus Music -
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Symphony No. 94 in G Major, Hob. I:94 "Surprise": IV. Finale. Allegro di molto - Classical Study Focus Music -
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Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: II. Air - Classical Study Focus Music -
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Carmen Suite No. 1: III. Intermezzo - Classical Study Focus Music -
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Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048: I. (No Tempo Marking) - Classical Study Focus Music -
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Clarinet Concerto in A Major, K. 622: II. Adagio - Classical Study Focus Music -
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Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: I. Morning Mood - Classical Study Focus Music -
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Adagio for Strings - Classical Study Focus Music -
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The Planets, Op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War. Allegro - Classical Study Focus Music -
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Keyboard Concerto in F Minor, BWV 1056: I. Allegro - Classical Study Focus Music -
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String Quintet No. 3 in C Major, K. 515: II. Menuetto. Allegretto - Classical Study Focus Music -
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Concerto for 2 Keyboards, BWV 1060: II. Adagio - Classical Study Focus Music -
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String Quintet No. 3 in C Major, K. 515: IV. Allegro - Classical Study Focus Music -
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Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. Prelude - Classical Study Focus Music -
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Harpsichord Concerto No. 5 in F Minor, BWV 1056: I. Arioso (Arr. Cortot) - Classical Study Focus Music -
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Piano Sonata No. 12 in F Major, K. 332: II. Adagio - Classical Study Focus Music -
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Frühlingstimmen, Op. 410 - Classical Study Focus Music -
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Keyboard Concerto in D Minor, BWV 974: II. Adagio - Classical Study Focus Music -
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Oboe Concerto in C Minor, TWV 51:c1: II. Allegro (Arr. for Trumpet) - Classical Study Focus Music -
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Concerto for Flute and Harp, K. 299: II. Andantino - Classical Study Focus Music -
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Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, BWV 1041: I. - - Classical Study Focus Music -
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Consolations, S. 172: III. Lento placido - Classical Study Focus Music -
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Theme from "Schindler's List" - Classical Study Focus Music -
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Prélude, Fugue et Variation, Op. 18: I. Prélude. Andantino - Classical Study Focus Music -
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English Suite No. 1 in A Major, BWV 806: II. Allemande - Classical Study Focus Music -
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Lieder aus Franz Schubert's "Schwanengesang", S. 560: No. 7, Ständchen - Classical Study Focus Music -
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Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 "Moonlight": I. Adagio sostenuto - Classical Study Focus Music -
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arkata - Classical Study Focus Music -
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Ouverture burlesque in B-Flat Major, TWV 55:B8: Ouverture burlesque in B-Flat Major, TWV 55:B8: I. Ouverture. Lentement - Vif - Lentement - Georg Philipp Telemann: Viola Concertos - Overtures - Fantasias -
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Ouverture burlesque in B-Flat Major, TWV 55:B8: Ouverture burlesque in B-Flat Major, TWV 55:B8: II. Scaramouches. Vite - Georg Philipp Telemann: Viola Concertos - Overtures - Fantasias -
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Ouverture burlesque in B-Flat Major, TWV 55:B8: Ouverture burlesque in B-Flat Major, TWV 55:B8: III. Harlequinade. Plaisant - Georg Philipp Telemann: Viola Concertos - Overtures - Fantasias -
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Ouverture burlesque in B-Flat Major, TWV 55:B8: Ouverture burlesque in B-Flat Major, TWV 55:B8: IV. Colombine. Con grazia - Georg Philipp Telemann: Viola Concertos - Overtures - Fantasias -
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Ouverture burlesque in B-Flat Major, TWV 55:B8: Ouverture burlesque in B-Flat Major, TWV 55:B8: V. Pierrot. Vite - Georg Philipp Telemann: Viola Concertos - Overtures - Fantasias -
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Ouverture burlesque in B-Flat Major, TWV 55:B8: Ouverture burlesque in B-Flat Major, TWV 55:B8: VI. Menuet I - Menuet II. Vivement - Georg Philipp Telemann: Viola Concertos - Overtures - Fantasias -
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Ouverture burlesque in B-Flat Major, TWV 55:B8: Ouverture burlesque in B-Flat Major, TWV 55:B8: VII. Mezzetin en Turc. Très vite - Georg Philipp Telemann: Viola Concertos - Overtures - Fantasias -
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Viola Concerto in G Major, TWV 51:G9: Viola Concerto in G Major, TWV 51:G9: I. Largo - Georg Philipp Telemann: Viola Concertos - Overtures - Fantasias -
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Viola Concerto in G Major, TWV 51:G9: Viola Concerto in G Major, TWV 51:G9: II. Allegro - Georg Philipp Telemann: Viola Concertos - Overtures - Fantasias -
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Viola Concerto in G Major, TWV 51:G9: Viola Concerto in G Major, TWV 51:G9: III. Andante - Georg Philipp Telemann: Viola Concertos - Overtures - Fantasias -
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Viola Concerto in G Major, TWV 51:G9: Viola Concerto in G Major, TWV 51:G9: IV. Presto - Georg Philipp Telemann: Viola Concertos - Overtures - Fantasias -
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Canonic Sonata for Two Violas in D Minor, TWV 40:121: Canonic Sonata for Two Violas in D Minor, TWV 40:121: I. Vivace ma moderato - Georg Philipp Telemann: Viola Concertos - Overtures - Fantasias -
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Canonic Sonata for Two Violas in D Minor, TWV 40:121: Canonic Sonata for Two Violas in D Minor, TWV 40:121: II. Piacevole non largo - Georg Philipp Telemann: Viola Concertos - Overtures - Fantasias -
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Canonic Sonata for Two Violas in D Minor, TWV 40:121: Canonic Sonata for Two Violas in D Minor, TWV 40:121: III. Presto - Georg Philipp Telemann: Viola Concertos - Overtures - Fantasias -
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Fantasia for Solo Viola in C Major, TWV 40:15: Fantasia for Solo Viola in C Major, TWV 40:15: I. Largo - Georg Philipp Telemann: Viola Concertos - Overtures - Fantasias -
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Fantasia for Solo Viola in C Major, TWV 40:15: Fantasia for Solo Viola in C Major, TWV 40:15: II. Allegro - Georg Philipp Telemann: Viola Concertos - Overtures - Fantasias -
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Fantasia for Solo Viola in C Major, TWV 40:15: Fantasia for Solo Viola in C Major, TWV 40:15: III. Allegro - Georg Philipp Telemann: Viola Concertos - Overtures - Fantasias -
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Ouverture-Suite in G Minor, TWV 55:g2 "La Changeante": Ouverture-Suite in G Minor, TWV 55:g2 "La Changeante": I. Overture. Lentement - Vite - Lentement - Georg Philipp Telemann: Viola Concertos - Overtures - Fantasias -
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Ouverture-Suite in G Minor, TWV 55:g2 "La Changeante": Ouverture-Suite in G Minor, TWV 55:g2 "La Changeante": II. Loure - Georg Philipp Telemann: Viola Concertos - Overtures - Fantasias -
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Ouverture-Suite in G Minor, TWV 55:g2 "La Changeante": Ouverture-Suite in G Minor, TWV 55:g2 "La Changeante": III. Les Scaramouches. Vitement - Georg Philipp Telemann: Viola Concertos - Overtures - Fantasias -
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Ouverture-Suite in G Minor, TWV 55:g2 "La Changeante": Ouverture-Suite in G Minor, TWV 55:g2 "La Changeante": IV. Menuet I - Menuet II. Doux - Georg Philipp Telemann: Viola Concertos - Overtures - Fantasias -
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Ouverture-Suite in G Minor, TWV 55:g2 "La Changeante": Ouverture-Suite in G Minor, TWV 55:g2 "La Changeante": V. La Plaisanterie - Georg Philipp Telemann: Viola Concertos - Overtures - Fantasias -
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Ouverture-Suite in G Minor, TWV 55:g2 "La Changeante": Ouverture-Suite in G Minor, TWV 55:g2 "La Changeante": VI. Hornpipe - Georg Philipp Telemann: Viola Concertos - Overtures - Fantasias -
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Ouverture-Suite in G Minor, TWV 55:g2 "La Changeante": Ouverture-Suite in G Minor, TWV 55:g2 "La Changeante": VII. Avec douceur - Georg Philipp Telemann: Viola Concertos - Overtures - Fantasias -
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Ouverture-Suite in G Minor, TWV 55:g2 "La Changeante": Ouverture-Suite in G Minor, TWV 55:g2 "La Changeante": VIII. Canarie - Georg Philipp Telemann: Viola Concertos - Overtures - Fantasias -
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Fantasia for Solo Viola in E-Flat Major, TWV 40:14: Fantasia for Solo Viola in E-Flat Major, TWV 40:14: I. Largo - Georg Philipp Telemann: Viola Concertos - Overtures - Fantasias -
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Fantasia for Solo Viola in E-Flat Major, TWV 40:14: Fantasia for Solo Viola in E-Flat Major, TWV 40:14: II. Allegro - Georg Philipp Telemann: Viola Concertos - Overtures - Fantasias -
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Fantasia for Solo Viola in E-Flat Major, TWV 40:14: Fantasia for Solo Viola in E-Flat Major, TWV 40:14: III. Grave - Georg Philipp Telemann: Viola Concertos - Overtures - Fantasias -
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Fantasia for Solo Viola in E-Flat Major, TWV 40:14: Fantasia for Solo Viola in E-Flat Major, TWV 40:14: IV. Allegro da capo - Georg Philipp Telemann: Viola Concertos - Overtures - Fantasias -
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Concerto for Two Violas in G Major, TWV 52:G3: Concerto for Two Violas in G Major, TWV 52:G3: I. Avec douceur - Georg Philipp Telemann: Viola Concertos - Overtures - Fantasias -
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Concerto for Two Violas in G Major, TWV 52:G3: Concerto for Two Violas in G Major, TWV 52:G3: II. Gaÿ - Georg Philipp Telemann: Viola Concertos - Overtures - Fantasias -
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Concerto for Two Violas in G Major, TWV 52:G3: Concerto for Two Violas in G Major, TWV 52:G3: III. Largo - Georg Philipp Telemann: Viola Concertos - Overtures - Fantasias -
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Concerto for Two Violas in G Major, TWV 52:G3: Concerto for Two Violas in G Major, TWV 52:G3: IV. Vivement - Georg Philipp Telemann: Viola Concertos - Overtures - Fantasias -
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