Georg Philipp Telemann.

Georg Philipp Telemann (March 14, 1681 – June 25, 1767) was a German Baroque music composer, born in Magdeburg. Self-taught in music, he studied law at the University of Leipzig. The most prolific composer in history^[1] (at least in terms of surviving oeuvre), he was a contemporary of Johann Sebastian Bach and a lifelong friend of George Frideric Handel. While in the present day Bach is generally thought of as the greater composer, Telemann was more widely renowned for his musical abilities during his lifetime. Georg Philipp Telemann This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Georg Philipp Telemann This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... For the Lebanese political coalition, see March 14 Alliance. ... Events March 4 - Charles II of England grants a land charter to William Penn for the area that will later become Pennsylvania. ... June 25 is the 176th day of the year (177th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 189 days remaining. ... 1767 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Baroque music describes an era and a set of styles of European classical music which were in widespread use between approximately 1600 and 1750 (see Dates of classical music eras for a discussion of the problems inherent in defining the beginning and end points). ... A composer is a person who writes music. ... This article is about the German city. ... The University of Leipzig (Universität Leipzig), located in Leipzig in the Free State and former Kingdom of Saxony, is one of the oldest universities in Europe. ... Places in which Bach resided throughout his life Johann Sebastian Bach (pronounced ) (21 March 1685 O.S. – 28 July 1750 N.S.) was a prolific German composer and organist whose sacred and secular works for choir, orchestra and solo instruments drew together the strands of the Baroque period and brought... George Frideric Handel (23 February 1685 – 14 April 1759) was a German-born British Baroque composer who was a leading composer of concerti grossi, operas and oratorios. ...

Telemann traveled widely, absorbing various musical styles and incorporating them into his own compositions. He is known for writing concertos for unusual combinations of instruments, such as multiple violas or trumpets.

He held a series of important musical positions, culminating in that of music director of the five largest churches in Hamburg, from 1720 until his death in 1767. He was succeeded by his godson Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach. Hamburg from above Hamburgs motto: May the posterity endeavour with dignity to conserve the freedom, which the forefathers acquired. ... // Events January 6 - The Committee of Inquiry on the South Sea Bubble publishes its findings February 11 - Sweden and Prussia sign the (2nd Treaty of Stockholm) declaring peace. ... Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (March 8, 1714 – December 14, 1788) was a German musician and composer, the second of five sons of Johann Sebastian Bach and Maria Barbara Bach. ...

Life

Georg Philipp Telemann was born in Magdeburg, now capital city of Saxony-Anhalt, in 1681. Telemann’s family was not particularly musical; his great-grandfather had served as Cantor at Halberstadt, but no one else in his direct family had been involved in music. Telemann’s father died in 1685, leaving his mother to raise and see to the education of the children. They were an upper-middle class family, and many worked in the church. Telemann began to discover music at age 10, and quickly showed talent, composing his first opera by age 12. But this talent was not approved of by his family. Fearing that her son would pursue a career in music, Telemann’s mother confiscated all of his musical instruments and in 1693 sent him to a new school in Zellerfeld (1694-1698), hoping that this change would put the boy on a more lucrative career path. However, the superintendent of this school approved of his talents, and Telemann continued to compose and expand his knowledge of music on his own. By the time he completed his studies at the Gymnasium Andreanum in Hildesheim, Telemann had learned to play the recorder, organ, violin, viola da gamba, flute, oboe, chalumeau, double bass, and bass trombone, almost entirely by himself. His travels had also exposed him to newer musical styles, and the music of Johann Rosenmüller and Arcangelo Corelli became early influences. This article is about the German city. ... In politics, a capital (also called capital city or political capital — although the latter phrase has a second meaning based on an alternative sense of capital) is the principal city or town associated with a countrys government. ... The city of Chicago, as seen from the sky A city is an urban area that is differentiated from a town, village, or hamlet by size, population density, importance, or legal status. ... With an area of 20,447 km² and a population of 2. ... Ercole de Roberti: Concert, c. ... Liebfrauenkirche Halberstadt is a city in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt. ... Events February 6 - James Stuart, Duke of York becomes King James II of England and Ireland and King James VII of Scotland. ... The Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Italy. ... Events January 11 - Eruption of Mt. ... Clausthal-Zellerfeld is a town in Lower Saxony, Germany. ... â–¶ (help· info) is a city in Lower Saxony, Germany. ... Various recorders The recorder is a woodwind musical instrument of the family known as fipple flutes or internal duct flutes—whistle-like instruments which include the tin whistle and ocarina. ... Organ in Katharinenkirche, Frankfurt am Main, Germany The organ is a keyboard instrument played using one or more manuals and a pedalboard. ... The violin is a bowed string instrument with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. ... Various Viola da gamba The viol or viola da gamba family of musical instruments is related to the vihuela, rebec, etc. ... The flute is a musical instrument of the woodwind family. ... The oboe is a double reed musical instrument of the woodwind family. ... The chalumeau ( chalumeaux) is a wind instrument, the immediate ancestor of the clarinet. ... Side and front views of a modern double bass with a French bow. ... The trombone is a musical instrument in the brass family. ... Johann Rosenmüller ((1619–1684) was a German Baroque composer who played a part in transmitting Italian musical styles to the north. ... Arcangelo Corelli (February 17, 1653 – January 8, 1713) was an influential Italian violinist and composer of Baroque music. ...

In 1701, Telemann entered the Leipzig University intending to study law, perhaps at the request of his mother. It was not long before his musical talent was found out, however, and he was commissioned to write music for two of the city’s main churches. Soon thereafter, he founded a 40-member Collegium Musicum to give concerts of his music. The next year, Telemann became the director of Leipzig’s opera house and cantor of one of its churches. His growing prominence began to anger elder composer Johann Kuhnau, whose position as director of music for the city had been encroached upon by Telemann’s appointment as a cantor. Telemann was also using many students in his opera productions, leaving them less time to devote to participation in church music for Kuhnau. Kuhnau denounced Telemann as an “opera musician”. Even after Telemann’s departure, Kuhnau could not regain the performers he had lost to the opera. Events January 18 - Frederick I becomes King of Prussia. ... Collegium Musicum is a Latin term for a group of amateur musicians connected with a university. ... The Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Italy. ... Johann Kuhnau, (born 1660) was a German composer, organist and harpsichordist. ...

Telemann left Leipzig in 1705 to become Kapellmeister for the court of Count Erdmann II in Sorau (now Zary, Poland). Here he acquainted himself with the French style of Lully and Campra, composing many overtures and suites in his two years at the post. An invasion of Germany by Sweden, forced Count Erdmann's court to evacuate the castle. Telemann apparently visited Paris in 1707; and was later appointed as a leader of the singers at the court in Eisenbach, where he met Johann Sebastian Bach. The major position of Telemann's life was his approval of a post in 1721, as musical director of the five main churches in Hamburg, a position he would hold for the rest of his life. Here Telemann wrote two cantatas for each Sunday, as well as other sacred music for special occasions, all while teaching singing and music theory and directing another collegium musicum, which gave weekly or bi-weekly performances. Telemann also directed the local opera house for a few years, but this proved a financial failure.   [] (Sorbian/Lusatian: Lipsk) is the largest city in the federal state of Saxony in Germany with a population of over 504,000. ... // Events Construction begins on Blenheim Palace, in Oxfordshire, England. ... A Kapellmeister is nowadays the director or conductor of an orchestra or choir. ... Jean-Baptiste de Lully, originally Giovanni Battista di Lulli (November 28, 1632 – March 22, 1687), was an Italian-born French composer, who spent most of his life working in the court of Louis XIV of France. ... André Campra (Aix-en-Provence, December 4, 1660 – June 29, 1744 in Versailles) was a French composer and conductor. ... Overture (French ouverture, meaning opening) in music is the instrumental introduction to a dramatic, choral or, occasionally, instrumental composition. ... It has been suggested that Suite_de_Danses be merged into this article or section. ... // Events Pope Innocent XIII becomes pope Johann Sebastian Bach composes the Brandenburg Concertos April 4 - Robert Walpole becomes the first prime minister of Britain September 10 - Treaty of Nystad is signed, bringing an end to the Great Northern War November 2 - Peter I is proclaimed Emperor of All the Russias... A cantata (Italian, sung) is a vocal composition accompanied by instruments and generally containing more than one movement. ... Music Theory is a field of study that investigates the nature or mechanics of music. ...

When the position Kuhnau had once held in Leipzig became vacant, Telemann applied for the position. Of the six musicians who applied, he was the favored candidate, even winning the approval of the city’s council. Telemann declined the position, but only after using the offer as leverage to secure a pay raise for his position in Hamburg. When Telemann declined, the job was given to Christoph Graupner, who also declined it, paving the way for J.S. Bach. Telemann also augmented his Hamburg pay with a few small positions in other courts, and through publishing volumes of his own music. Christoph Graupner (January 13, 1683 in Hartmanndorf - March 10, 1760 in Darmstadt) -- his full name was Johann Christoph Graupner, although he did not use his first name -- was a German harpsichordist and composer of high Baroque music who lived and worked at the same time as Johann Sebastian Bach, Georg... Places in which Bach resided throughout his life Johann Sebastian Bach (pronounced ) (21 March 1685 O.S. – 28 July 1750 N.S.) was a prolific German composer and organist whose sacred and secular works for choir, orchestra and solo instruments drew together the strands of the Baroque period and brought...

Starting around 1740, Telemann’s output decreased as he began to focus more energy on writing theoretical treatises. During this time he also corresponded with some younger composers, including Franz Benda and Telemann's godson, C.P.E. Bach. Following the death of his eldest son Andreas in 1755, Telemann assumed the responsibility of raising his grandson Georg Michael Telemann, and beginning the future composer’s education in music. Many of his sacred oratorios date from this period. In his later years, Telemann’s eyesight began to deteriorate, and this led to a decline in his output around 1762, but the composer continued to write until his death on June 25, 1767. Events May 31 - Friedrich II comes to power in Prussia upon the death of his father, Friedrich Wilhelm I. October 20 - Maria Theresia of Austria inherits the Habsburg hereditary dominions (Austria, Bohemia, Hungary and present-day Belgium). ... Franz Benda (born November 25, 1709; died March 7, 1786) was a German violinist and composer. ... Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (March 8, 1714 – December 14, 1788) was a German musician and composer, the second of five sons of Johann Sebastian Bach and Maria Barbara Bach. ... 1755 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... An oratorio is a large musical composition for orchestra, vocal soloists and chorus. ... 1762 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ...

Works and reputation

The Guinness Book of World Records lists Telemann as the most prolific composer of all time with more than 800 credited works. More recent studies, for example the thematic catalogues of his works published in the 1980s and 1990s, have shown that Telemann actually wrote over 3,000 compositions, many of which are now lost. Some of his pieces, thought lost, were recently uncovered by noted musicologist Jason Grant. Many of the manuscripts were destroyed during World War II. It is unlikely that Telemann is the most prolific composer to date; Simon Sechter, for one, is thought to have written over 8000 pieces.^{[citation needed]} The Guinness Book of Records (or in recent editions Guinness World Records, and in previous US editions Guinness Book of World Records) is a book published annually, containing an internationally recognized collection of superlatives: both in terms of human achievement and the extrema of the natural world. ... Jason Benjamin Grant is a respected musical historian, most known for his work uncovering lost music by Telemann and Bach. ... Simon Sechter (October 11, 1788 -September 10, 1867), was an Austrian music theorist, teacher, organist, conductor and composer. ...

Telemann was highly regarded during his lifetime, and for several decades afterwards; however by the first decades of the 19th century his works were performed less frequently. The last performance of a substantial work by Telemann, Der Tod Jesu, until the 20th century, was in 1832. Indeed, the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica, which includes large articles on both J. S. Bach and Handel, does not contain an entry on Telemann. (Redirected from 1911 Encyclopedia Britannica) The Eleventh Edition of the Encyclopædia Britannica (1911) in many ways represents the sum of knowledge at the beginning of the 20th century. ... For other people named Bach and other meanings of the word, see Bach (disambiguation). ... HANDEL was the code-name for the UKs National Attack Warning System in the Cold War. ...

The revival of interest in Telemann began in the first decades of the 20th century and culminated in the Bärenreiter critical edition of the 1950s. Early music ensembles now commonly perform Telemann's works and numerous recordings of his music are available. Early music is European classical music before the classical music era and after Ancient music. ...

TWV numbers

Today each of Telemann's works is usually given a TWV number. TWV stands for Telemann Werkverzeichnis (Telemann Work Catalogue). TWV is followed by a numeral, a colon, a letter and a number. The first number after TWV indicates the general type of medium, the letter after the colon is the key of the particular work, and the following number is the numbering within that type of work. For example, Telemann's Concerto polonois in B flat major for strings and basso continuo is TWV 43:B3. And, for another example, Telemann's Suite in D major is TWV 55:D18. The term concerto (plural is concerti or concertos) usually refers to a musical work in which one solo instrument is accompanied by an orchestra. ... Figured bass, or thoroughbass, is a kind of integer musical notation used to indicate intervallic content (the intervals which make up a sonority), later chords, in relation to a bass note. ... It has been suggested that Suite_de_Danses be merged into this article or section. ...

Selected works

Operas

• among them Adonis (1708)
• Der Geduldige Socrates (1721) TWV 21:9.
• Sieg der Schönheit (1722)
• Pimpinone, intermezzo (1725) TWV 21:15 ([1])
• Adelheid (1727) TWV 21:17 ?
• Don Quichotte der Löwenritter (1761) TWV 21:32
• Orpheus (1726)

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Cantatas

• Der Schulmeister ("The Schoolmaster") most probably spurious
• Der Tod Jesu ("The Death of Jesus") TWV 5:5-6
• Die Donner-Ode ("The Ode of Thunder") TWV 6:3a-b
• Die Tageszeiten ("The Times of the Day")
• Der Tag des Gerichts ("The Day of Judgement")

Hamburg Kaptains' Music

• 1723: Missing / Lost
• 1724: Oratorio + Serenata extant in Schwerin, Mecklenburgische Landesbibliothek Mus.ms. 5377/5 (Parts)
• 1725: Missing / Lost
• 1726: Missing / Lost
• 1727: Missing / Lost
• 1728: Only Oratorio: Berlin, SPK, Mus. ms. autogr. G. Ph. Telemann 28 (Score)
• 1729: Missing / Lost
• 1730: Oratorio + Serenata in SPK Mus. ms. autogr. G. Ph. Telemann 22 (Score)
• 1731: Missing / Lost
• 1732: Missing / Lost
• 1733: Missing / Lost
• 1734: Missing / Lost
• 1735: Missing / Lost
• 1736: Oratorio + Serenata in Schwerin Mus. ms. 5377/4 (Parts)
• 1737: Missing / Lost
• 1738: Oratorio + Serenata in Schwerin Mus. ms. 5377/3 (Parts)
• 1739: Missing / Lost
• 1740: Missing / Lost
• 1741: There was no Convivium
• 1742: Oratorio + Serenata in Schwerin Mus. ms. 5377/6 (Parts)
• 1743: Missing / Lost
• 1744: SPK Mus. ms. 21760 + 21761 (Parts), Mus. ms. autogr. G. Ph. Telemann 134 (autograph Violoncell-Part of O. + S.)
• 1745: There was no Convivium
• 1746: Missing / Lost
• 1747: Missing / Lost
• 1748: Missing / Lost
• 1749: Missing / Lost
• 1750: There was no Convivium (due to the burning down of St. Michaelis church)
• 1751: Missing / Lost
• 1752: Missing / Lost
• 1753: Missing / Lost
• 1754: Missing / Lost
• 1755: Oratorio + Serenata in SPK Mus. ms. autogr. G. Ph. Telemann 9 (Score)
• 1756: Only fragment of the oratorio in SPK Mus. ms. 21755 (Parts)
• 1757: There was no Convivium (due to the Seven-years-war)
• 1758: like 1757
• 1759: Missing / Lost
• 1760: Oratorio + Serenata in SPK Mus. ms. autogr. G. Ph. Telemann 23 (Score), autogr. 134 (Fragments of wind instr.); SPK 21743/45 + 21755/10 /Parts without wind instr.)
• 1761: Fragments of Oratorio in SPK 21755/14
• 1762: There was no Convivium
• 1763: There was no Convivium
• 1764: Oratorio in SPK 21755/18, Serenata in SPK 21755/19
• 1765: Missing / Lost
• 1766: There was no Convivium

Orchestral suites

• Ouvertüre Wassermusik (Hamburger Ebb und Fluth) TWV 55:C3
• Ouvertüre des nations anciens et modernes in G TWV 55:G4
• Ouvertüre g-moll in G minor TWV 55:g4

Chamber Music

• Sinfonia Spirituosa in D Major (2 violins, viola & continuo, trumpet ad libitum) TWV 44:1
• Tafelmusik (1733) ('Tafelmusik' refers to music meant to accompany a meal)
• Der getreue Musikmeister (1728), a musical journal containing 70 small vocal and instrumental compositions
• 6 Paris Quartets, each of which has five to six instruments. TWV 43
• Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst
• The Twelve Fantasias for Transverse Flute without Bass (G.A. Rottenburgh ca. 1740) TWV 40:2-13

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Concertos

Viola

• Concerto in G Major, the first known concerto for viola, still regularly performed today TWV 51:G9

Horn

• "Concerto for Two Horns in D Major TWV 52:D2"SUCKS

Media

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External links

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Georg Philipp Telemann

• Detailed biography at baroquemusic.org
• Free scores by Georg Philipp Telemann in the Werner Icking Music Archive
• Free scores, Cantatas

• Edition Musiklandschaften Modern performing editions of Telemann's yearly Passions from 1757 to 1767 edited by Johannes Pausch
• Partial list of Telemann publications and TWV numbers
• Telemann as opera composer from 1708-61
• An index to the Bärenreiter edition Provides some TWV number for some cataloging use, and some information for further filling-out of a worklist.
• WorldCat Identities page for 'Telemann, Georg Philipp 1681-1767'
• Free scores by Telemann at IMSLP (Public domain)

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