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Georg Philipp Telemann: Quick Facts

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Born March 14, 1681 • Magdeburg • Germany
Died June 25, 1767 (aged 86) • Hamburg • Germany
Notable Works “Ino” • “Musique de table” • “Pimpinone”
Movement / Style Baroque music

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