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What were Georg Philipp Telemannâs responsibilities as musical director in Frankfurt am Main?
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Georg Philipp Telemann
Georg Philipp Telemann.
During his tenure as musical director in Frankfurt am Main from 1712 to 1721, Georg Philipp Telemann held several key responsibilities:
- Church Music: He served as the musical director for two churches in the city.1
- Official Music: He was in charge of the townâs official music.1
- Public Concerts: He reorganized the studentsâ collegium musicum and utilized the group to present public concerts.1
- Publishing: It was during his time in Frankfurt that Telemann began publishing his music, which helped establish his reputation both within Germany and abroad.1