Music · 1681–1767

Georg Philipp Telemann

Prolific German Baroque composer and multi-instrumentalist

Did you know?He was largely self-taught and initially studied law at university because his family did not want him to become a professional musician.

Georg Philipp Telemann (German:; 24 March 1681 – 25 June 1767) was a German Baroque composer and multi-instrumentalist. He is one of the most prolific composers in history, at least in terms of surviving works.

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