Georg Philipp Telemann (14th March 1681–25th June 1767) was a German Baroque c… Read Full Bio ↴Georg Philipp Telemann (14th March 1681–25th June 1767) was a German Baroque composer, born in Magdeburg. Self-taught in music, he studied law at the University of Leipzig. The most prolific composer of his era, he was a contemporary of Johann Sebastian Bach and a life-long friend of Georg Friedrich Händel. 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.
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.
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.
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01Overture-Suite in E Minor, TWV 55:e1: I. Ouverture. Lentement - Vite - Lentement8:56Georg Philipp Telemann
14Concerto for Flute, Violin and Cello in A Major, TWV 53:A2: III. Grazioso3:36Georg Philipp Telemann
25Overture-Suite in D Major, TWV 55:D1: I. Ouverture. Lentement - Vite - Lentement10:31Georg Philipp Telemann
44Violin Sonata in A Major, TWV 41:A4: IV. Allegro - Adagio - Allegro - Adagio3:58Georg Philipp Telemann
46Overture-Suite in B-Flat Major, TWV 55:B1: I. Ouverture. Lentement - Presto - Lentement8:09Georg Philipp Telemann
47Overture-Suite in B-Flat Major, TWV 55:B1: II. Bergerie. Un peu vivement2:34Georg Philipp Telemann
71Overture-Suite in D Major, TWV 55:D18: II. Menuet I Alternativement Menuet II3:01Georg Philipp Telemann
77Overture-Suite in G Major, TWV 55:G10: "Burlesque de Quixotte": I. Ouverture4:20Georg Philipp Telemann
78Overture-Suite in G Major, TWV 55:G10: "Burlesque de Quixotte": II. Le réveil de Quixotte1:42Georg Philipp Telemann
79Overture-Suite in G Major, TWV 55:G10: "Burlesque de Quixotte": III. Son attaque des moulins à vent1:47Georg Philipp Telemann
80Overture-Suite in G Major, TWV 55:G10: "Burlesque de Quixotte": IV. Ses soupirs amoureux après la princesse Dulcinée2:00Georg Philipp Telemann
81Overture-Suite in G Major, TWV 55:G10: "Burlesque de Quixotte": V. Sanche Panche berné1:40Georg Philipp Telemann
82Overture-Suite in G Major, TWV 55:G10: "Burlesque de Quixotte": VI. Le galope de Rosinante - Celui d'Ane de Sanche2:25Georg Philipp Telemann
83Overture-Suite in G Major, TWV 55:G10: "Burlesque de Quixotte": VII. Le couché de Quixotte1:12Georg Philipp Telemann
88Overture-Suite in C Minor, TWV 55:c2: V. Gavotte I alternativement Gavotte II1:30Georg Philipp Telemann
89Overture-Suite in C Minor, TWV 55:c2: VI. Menuet I alternativement Menuet II2:15Georg Philipp Telemann
92Overture-Suite in D Major, TWV 55:D4: II. Menuet I alternativement Menuet II. Doucement4:19Georg Philipp Telemann
95Overture-Suite in D Major, TWV 55:D4: V. Passepied I alternativement passepied II1:27Georg Philipp Telemann
101Overture-Suite in F Major, TWV 55:F11"Alster Ouvertüre": II. Die canonierende Pallas2:19Georg Philipp Telemann
102Overture-Suite in F Major, TWV 55:F11"Alster Ouvertüre": III. Das Älster Echo2:01Georg Philipp Telemann
103Overture-Suite in F Major, TWV 55:F11"Alster Ouvertüre": IV. Die Hamburgischen Glockenspiele2:10Georg Philipp Telemann
104Overture-Suite in F Major, TWV 55:F11"Alster Ouvertüre": V. Der Schwanen Gesang2:47Georg Philipp Telemann
105Overture-Suite in F Major, TWV 55:F11"Alster Ouvertüre": VI. Der Älster Schäffer Dorff Music1:00Georg Philipp Telemann
106Overture-Suite in F Major, TWV 55:F11"Alster Ouvertüre": VII. Die concertierenden Frösche und Krähen2:00Georg Philipp Telemann
107Overture-Suite in F Major, TWV 55:F11"Alster Ouvertüre": VIII. Der ruhende Pan3:54Georg Philipp Telemann
108Overture-Suite in F Major, TWV 55:F11"Alster Ouvertüre": IX. Der Schäffer und Nymphen eilfertiger Abzug2:35Georg Philipp Telemann
109Overture-Suite in B-Flat Major, TWV 55:B5 "Völker Ouverture": I. Ouverture4:14Georg Philipp Telemann
110Overture-Suite in B-Flat Major, TWV 55:B5 "Völker Ouverture": II. Menuet I alternativement menuet II. Doucement4:15Georg Philipp Telemann
111Overture-Suite in B-Flat Major, TWV 55:B5 "Völker Ouverture": III. Les Turcs2:26Georg Philipp Telemann
112Overture-Suite in B-Flat Major, TWV 55:B5 "Völker Ouverture": IV. Les Suisses1:38Georg Philipp Telemann
113Overture-Suite in B-Flat Major, TWV 55:B5 "Völker Ouverture": V. Les Moscovites0:46Georg Philipp Telemann
114Overture-Suite in B-Flat Major, TWV 55:B5 "Völker Ouverture": VI. Les Portugais2:22Georg Philipp Telemann
115Overture-Suite in B-Flat Major, TWV 55:B5 "Völker Ouverture": VII. Les boiteux alternativement1:26Georg Philipp Telemann
116Overture-Suite in B-Flat Major, TWV 55:B5 "Völker Ouverture": VIII. Les coureurs2:28Georg Philipp Telemann
130Overture-Suite in B-Flat Major, TWV 55:B7: V. Menuet alternativement trio2:50Georg Philipp Telemann
148Overture-Suite in D Major, TWV 55:D23: Gaillarde, qui s'alterne avec la plainte. Vite —0:42Georg Philipp Telemann
165Overture-Suite in D Major, TWV 55:D22: III. Remède expérimenté. La poste et la dance. Menuet en rondeau1:08Georg Philipp Telemann
166Overture-Suite in D Major, TWV 55:D22: IV. L'hypocondre. Sarabande - Gigue - Sarabande - Bourrée - Sarabande -2:39Georg Philipp Telemann
167Overture-Suite in D Major, TWV 55:D22: V. Remède. Souffrance héroïque. Marche1:08Georg Philipp Telemann
169Overture-Suite in D Major, TWV 55:D22: VII. Remède. Petite-maison. Furies0:58Georg Philipp Telemann
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Telemann Edition, Vol. 1
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