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Georg Philipp Telemann was a classical composer, chapelmaster and organist, born on March 14, 1681 in Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Georg Philipp Telemann died on June 25, 1767, aged 86. Education on record includes Leipzig University. Credited works include Water Music, Emma und Eginhard and Germanicus.
My Take
Telemann is one of those composers history almost buried under Bach's towering reputation, which is honestly a shame, because in his own lifetime this guy was the star — more celebrated across Europe than Bach or Handel, and for good reason. Born in Magdeburg in 1681, he taught himself music almost entirely on his own, went to Leipzig University, and eventually became music director in Hamburg, where he spent the better part of four decades churning out an almost absurd volume of work. We're talking thousands of pieces — concertos, suites, operas, oratorios — and the quality holds up. Put on his Water Music or the Tafelmusik suites and you hear Baroque music that's elegant without being stiff, inventive without being showy. He lived to 86 and kept composing nearly to the end, which says something. I think he deserves a proper rediscovery.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Georg Philipp Telemann
- Name (Japanese)
- ゲオルク・フィリップ・テレマン
- Reading
- げおるく・ふぃりっぷ・てれまん
- Born
- March 14, 1681 – June 25, 1767
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rooster
- Origin
- Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
- Occupation
- classical composer / chapelmaster / organist / composer / independent publisher
2. Background
- University
- Leipzig University
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Water Music |
| Notable work | Emma und Eginhard |
| Notable work | Germanicus |
| Notable work | Der neumodische Liebhaber Damon |
| Notable work | Der geduldige Socrates |
| Notable work | Sieg der Schönheit |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georg%20Philipp%20Telemann
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B2%E3%82%AA%E3%83%AB%E3%82%AF%E3%83%BB%E3%83%95%E3%82%A3%E3%83%AA%E3%83%83%E3%83%97%E3%83%BB%E3%83%86%E3%83%AC%E3%83%9E%E3%83%B3
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q75854
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Georg Philipp Telemann born?
Born March 14, 1681.
When did Georg Philipp Telemann die?
Died June 25, 1767, aged 86.
Where was Georg Philipp Telemann from?
Georg Philipp Telemann was from Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.
What did Georg Philipp Telemann do?
Georg Philipp Telemann worked as classical composer, chapelmaster, organist, composer, independent publisher.
What was Georg Philipp Telemann known for?
Notable works include Water Music, Emma und Eginhard, Germanicus.