Geld

Telemann’s Geld is a German Lieder for solo medium voice. The music opens with an engaging and somewhat jaunty character, perhaps reflecting the forthright nature of the text. The composer sets a German poem which explores the power and importance of money in life, suggesting that the ability to make money is the greatest art. The text humorously laments the fate of those who lack this skill and are forced to rely on wisdom alone, finding themselves in a dire situation.