Telemann

(ta’-lé-min), (1) G. Philipp; Magdeburg, March 14, 1681—Hamburg, June 25, 1767; mainly self taught; conductor; 1709, ct.-cond.; he overshadowed J. S. Bach in contemporary esteem and was one of the most prolific and facile composers incl. operas, pa ions, etc.; autobiog., 1731. (2) G. Michael, Plén, Holstein, 1748—Riga, 1831; grandson of above; cantor, theorist and comp. Tel’/ford. Vide FRANCIS BOOTT.;