biography
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Telemann, Georg Philipp
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pronunciation:
[tayleman]
| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (1681–1767)
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| biography:
| Composer, born in Magdeburg, EC Germany. He studied at Leipzig, and taught himself music by learning to play a wide range of instruments and studying the scores of the masters. He held several posts as Kapellmeister, notably at Frankfurt (1712–21), and became musical director of the Johanneum at Hamburg from 1721 until his death. A prolific composer, his works include church music, 46 passions, over 40 operas, oratorios, many songs, and a large body of instrumental music. |
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