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Georg Philipp Telemann (born March 14, 1681 in Magdeburg; died June 25, 1767, Hamburg) was a German baroque composer. He wrote over 601 pieces of music, many of which were published. As publishing cost much money at that time, this was quite unusual. He mostly taught himself musically and knew how to play 10 instruments. During his life people thought he was one of the greatest composers. He also wrote lots of church music, most of which is not common today.
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Telemann's signature (1714 and 1757).
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Telemann's birthplace, the city of Magdeburg, in early 18th century. Some 50 years before Telemann's birth the city was sacked and had to be rebuilt.
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Georg Philipp Telemann. Engraving by Georg Lichtensteger, c. 1745.