Georg Philipp Telemann
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Summary
Georg Philipp Telemann was born on March 14, 1681[1], in Magdeburg[2]. He died on June 25, 1767[3], in Hamburg[4]. He worked as a classical composer[5], chapelmaster[6], organist[7], composer[8], and independent publisher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,714 views/month, #6,977 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: March 14, 1681[11], 1681[12]
- Date of death: 1767[13]
- Place of burial: Hamburg[14]
- Father: Heinrich Telemann[15]
- Spouse: Anna Catharina Textor[16], Amelia Elisabeth Juliana Eberlin[17], Maria Catharina Textor[18]
- Child: Johannes Telemann[19], Heinrich Matthias Telemann[20], Johann Barthold Joachim Telemann[21], Benedictus Eberhard Wilhelm Telemann[22], Andreas Telemann[23]
- Country of citizenship: Holy Roman Empire[24]
- Occupation: conductor[25]
- Field of work: opera[26], religious music[27], chamber music[28]
- Position held: chapelmaster[29], court chapel master[30], composer[31]
- Educated at: Leipzig University[32], Lessing-Gymnasium[33]
- Notable work: Water Music[34], Emma und Eginhard[35], Germanicus[36], Der neumodische Liebhaber Damon[37], Der geduldige Socrates[38], Sieg der Schönheit[39], Orpheus[40], Miriways[41], Flavius Bertaridus[42], Don Quichotte auf der Hochzeit des Comacho[43], Viola concerto in G major[44], Concerto for 2 violas[45], Paris quartets[46], 12 Fantasias for Viola da Gamba[47]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[48]
- Sex or gender: male[49]
- Movement: Baroque music[50]
- Commons category: Georg Philipp Telemann[51]
- Archives at: Berlin State Library[52]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[53]
- Family name: Telemann[54]
- Given name: Georg[55], Philipp[56]
- Pseudonym: Georgio Melande[57], Melante[58]
Product Details
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Type: Person[59]
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Country: DE[60]
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Began / founded: 1681-03-14[61]
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Ended / dissolved: 1767-06-25[62]
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Genre(s): baroque, classical, opera[63]
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Community tags: baroque, classical, composer, european, german, german composer, opera, telemann suites orchestra[64]
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MusicBrainz ID: 8f831f50-e409-47c3-8598-71a61bc8cfb3[65]
Why It Matters
Georg Philipp Telemann has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 68 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]
He has been cited as an influence by George Frideric Handel[68], a composer[69], 1685–1759[70], of Brandenburg-Prussia[71].
FAQs
Where was Georg Philipp Telemann born?
Georg Philipp Telemann was born in Magdeburg[2].
Where did Georg Philipp Telemann die?
Georg Philipp Telemann died in Hamburg[4].
Who were Georg Philipp Telemann's parents?
Georg Philipp Telemann's father was Heinrich Telemann[15].
Who was Georg Philipp Telemann married to?
Georg Philipp Telemann's spouses include Anna Catharina Textor[16], Amelia Elisabeth Juliana Eberlin[17], and Maria Catharina Textor[18].
What did Georg Philipp Telemann do for work?
Georg Philipp Telemann worked as a classical composer[5], chapelmaster[6], organist[7], composer[8], and independent publisher[9].
Where did Georg Philipp Telemann go to school?
Georg Philipp Telemann was educated at Leipzig University[32] and Lessing-Gymnasium[33].
Who did Georg Philipp Telemann influence?
Georg Philipp Telemann has been cited as an influence by George Frideric Handel[68].