Today in 1681, Georg Philipp Telemann was born in Germany. While in his day he was more popular than his fellow German, J. S. Bach, nowadays Bach outshadows him. Telemann is credited with being the most prolific composer in all of history, writing apparently over 3000 works.
One of my favorites is his Watermusic (although Handel's Watermusic is far more popular). This recording is especially beautiful and uplifting, played on period instruments and to the tuning of the day, so as to sound as authentic as possible.
He was also known for writing pieces for combinations of instruments. Whoever heard of a concerto for 4 violins (or 4 of anything?). Here is part of that Concerto for 4 violins, but transcribed for 4 guitars. It sounds pretty good on guitar!
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