Emma und Eberhard is a little-known stage work by Georg Philipp Telemann that exemplifies his versatility as a dramatic composer. Drawing on conventions of early 18th-century German opera, the work combines elements of courtly drama with lyrical introspection, while its musical language reflects Telemann’s synthesis of Italian, French, and German stylistic influences. Staging by Gilbert Blin.
Gilbert Blin is an opera director, designer, and scholar specialising in historically informed performance, with a focus on French and Italian Baroque opera. He is Opera Director at the Boston Early Music Festival (BEMF) and holds a PhD from Leiden University, following studies in theatre history and stage direction at the Sorbonne in Paris.
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