The Case for Telemann

In his lifetime, Telemann towered in reputation: fought over by employers, idolized by musicians, praised, published and pirated everywhere. When he died at the age of 86, he must have thought his illustrious legacy was assured. 30 years later it was rubble.

The Case for Telemann confronts vestigial anti-Telemann prejudice, explores the fickle nature of fame, and takes a new look at this master-composer’s brilliant music.

EVENT DATES: October 11

Free, registration required

Running Time: 1.5 hours - Talkshow only. 3.5 hours - Full event, including talkshow, food and post-concert

Program

Join us for a talk show about Telemann, his music, and the shifting sands of reputation from the perspectives of an art historian, a psychologist, two musicologists and a performer, with live performances by Tempesta di Mare. Following the Talkshow, stay for food and beer ($) and a performance by the choir and baroque orchestra of the Temple University Boyer College of Music and Dance.

Performers & Participants

Music:

Tempesta di Mare, Philadelphia Baroque Orchestra & Chamber Players
Gwyn Roberts & Richard Stone, Directors | Emlyn Ngai, Concertmaster

Host:

Fred Child (Live-from-Lincoln-Center; Performance Today)

Guests:

Dr. Wolfgang Hirschmann, Musicologist, International Telemann Research Center Magdeburg, Germany
Dr. Lynn Zubernis, Phsychologist, West Chester University (Fan Culture: Theory/Practice)
Dr. John Nici, Art Historian, Queens College (Famous works of Art and How they got that Way)
Dr. Steven Zohn, Musicologist, Temple University (Music for a Mixed Taste: Genre, Style and Meaning in Telemann’s Instrumental Music)
Gwyn Roberts, Performer, Tempesta co-Founder and co-Director, Music Educator: Peabody Institute of Music and University of Pennsylvania

Free Event

Registration required in advance, or at the door

Venue

Independence Seaport Museum – 211 South Columbus Blvd (at Walnut St)