Telemann composed during the reign of which King of Prussia?
Friedrich I
Wilhelm II
Friedrich Wilhelm I
Friedrich II
Answer
The answer is Friedrich Wilhelm I, also known as the Soldier King, who ruled from 1713 to 1740 and was a great admirer of music, especially military marches. Telemann's compositions, including the famous "Tafelmusik" collection and numerous concertos, were highly regarded by the king, who employed him as Kapellmeister for the court orchestra in Berlin from 1721 to 1737.
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