Telemann-Werke-Verzeichnis Explained

The Telemann-Werke-Verzeichnis (Telemann Works Catalogue), abbreviated TWV, is the numbering system identifying compositions by Georg Philipp Telemann, published by musicologist Martin Ruhnke.

The prefix TWV is generally followed by a genre number, a letter indicating the key (in some cases), and a work number. The genre number indicates the general type or medium of the work. A major key is in upper case, a minor key in lower case. The second number is the work's number within the genre. For example, Telemann's Concerto polonois in B flat major for strings and basso continuo is TWV 43:B3. His Orchestral suite in D major is TWV 55:D18, and his Overture in G minor is TWV 55:g4.

Vocal works were catalogued in a similar way by Werner Menke in the Telemann-Vokalwerke-Verzeichnis (Telemann Vocal Works Catalogue), abbreviated TVWV. For example, Telemann's Johannes-Passion is TVWV 5:42. His Times of the Day cantata is TVWV 20:39.

Genre numbering

Genres of vocal works are numbered from 1 to 25, and usually prefixed by TVWV. Genres of instrumental works are numbered from 30 to 55.

The genres are numbered as follows:^[1]

Vocal music (TVWV)

Sacred vocal (TVWV 1–15)

TVWV 1 – Church cantatas

Church cantatas for occasions of the liturgical year:

See also: Cantata Cycle 1716–1717 (Telemann) and Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst.

• Das ist je gewißlich wahr, TWV 1:183 (= BWV 141)

• Gott der Hoffnung erfülle euch, TWV 1:634 (= BWV 218)

• Ich weiß, daß mein Erlöser lebt, TWV 1:877 (= BWV 160)

• Ich will den Kreuzweg gerne gehen, TWV 1:884

• German Magnificat (cantatas) TWV 1:1104–1108

• Siehe, es hat überwunden der Löwe, TWV 1:1328 (= BWV 219)

• Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, TWV 1:1342–1345

• So du mit deinem Munde bekennest, TWV 1:1350 (first movement of this cantata,, reused as BWV 145/b, second movement of cantata Ich lebe, mein Herze, zu deinem Ergötzen, BWV 145)

• Uns ist ein Kind geboren, TWV 1:1451^{[2] [3]}

• Wer ist der, so von Sodom kommt, TWV 1:1585^[4] (first two movements of this cantata reused in the Passion pasticcio Wer ist der, so von Edom kömmt)

TVWV 2 – Cantatas for consecrations

Cantatas for consecrations

TVWV 3 – Cantatas for the ordination of preachers

Cantatas for the ordination of preachers

TVWV 4 – Cantatas for funerals

Cantatas for funerals

TVWV 5 – Passion oratorios and Passions

Passion oratorios and Passions:

• Mich vom Stricke meiner Sünden, TWV 5:1 = Telemann's Brockes Passion

TVWV 6 – Sacred oratorios

Sacred oratorios:

• Der Tag des Gerichts, TWV 6:8

TVWV 7 – Psalms

Psalms:

• Psalm 96: Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, TWV 7:30.^[5]

TVWV 8 – Motets

Motets:

• Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, TWV 8:7

• Jauchzet dem Herrn alle Welt, TWV 8:10 (= BWV Anh. 160)

TVWV 9 – Masses, Magnificat, and individual works

Masses, Magnificat, and individual works

TVWV 10 – Collections

Collections

TVWV 11 – Cantatas and serenades for weddings

Cantatas and serenades for weddings

TVWV 12 – Compositions for birthdays

Compositions for birthdays

TVWV 13 – Works for political celebrations

Works for political celebrations

TVWV 14 – Compositions for schools in Hamburg and Altona

Compositions for schools in Hamburg and Altona

TVWV 15 – Oratorios and serenades for the Mayor

Oratorios and serenades for the Mayor:

See also: Kapitänsmusik.

Secular vocal (TVWV 20–25)

TVWV 20 – Secular cantatas

Secular cantatas

TVWV 21 – Operas and arias

Operas and arias

TVWV 22 – Contributions to operas by other composers

Contributions to operas by other composers

TVWV 23 – Prologues for operas

Prologues for operas

TVWV 24 – Secular oratorios

Secular oratorios

• Hamburger Admiralitätsmusik, TWV 24:1

TVWV 25 – Pedagogical works, odes and songs

Pedagogical works, odes and songs

Instrumental music (TWV)

Mixed collections:

• ^[6] (includes works listed in TWV 32 and 40–41, and works by other composers, e.g. BWV 1074)
• (includes works listed in TWV 32 and 41–42)
• Tafelmusik (includes works listed in TWV 41–43, 50 and 53–55)

Music for keyboard instruments and lute (TWV 30–39)

TWV 30 – Fugues for keyboard

Fugues for keyboard

TWV 31 – Chorale preludes

Chorale preludes

• (includes BWV Anh. 56 = TWV 31:8)

TWV 32 – Suites for harpsichord

Suites for harpsichord:

• (BWV 840, "Courante", is its 2nd movement, formerly attributed to Bach)

• (= BWV 824, No. 47 in Klavierbüchlein für Wilhelm Friedemann Bach)

TWV 33 – Fantasies, sonatas, concertos for harpsichord

Fantasies, sonatas, concertos for harpsichord

TWV 34 – Minuets for harpsichord

Minuets for harpsichord

TWV 35 – Individual pieces for harpsichord

Individual pieces for harpsichord (Einzelstücke)

TWV 36 – Collection of manuscripts

Collection of manuscripts (Sammelhandschrift)

TWV 37 – Lustiger Mischmasch

Lustiger Mischmasch

TWV 39 – Works for lute

Works for lute

Chamber music (TWV 40–45)

TWV 40 – Chamber music without basso continuo

Chamber music without basso continuo

• Sonata in D major for viola da gamba solo, TWV 40:1

• 12 Fantasias for Solo Flute, TWV 40:2–13

• 12 Fantasias for Solo Violin, TWV 40:14–25

• 12 Fantasias for Viola da Gamba, TWV 40:26–37

• Six Sonates sans basse, TWV 40:101–106

• Six Canonical Sonatas, TWV 40:118–123

• Sei Duetti per due Flauti, TWV 40:130–135

• Concertos for Four Violins, TWV 40:201–204

TWV 41 – Chamber music for 1 instrument with basso continuo

Chamber music for 1 instrument with basso continuo

TWV 42 – Chamber music for 2 instruments with basso continuo

Chamber music for 2 instruments with basso continuo

TWV 43 – Chamber music for 3 instruments with basso continuo

Chamber music for 3 instruments with basso continuo

• Paris quartets

TWV 44 – Chamber music for 4 or more instruments with basso continuo

Chamber music for 4 or more instruments with basso continuo

TWV 45 – Polish dances from the Rostock manuscript

Music for orchestra (TWV 50–55)

TWV 50 – Symphonies, divertimenti, marches

Symphonies, divertimenti, marches

TWV 51 – Concertos for solo instrument and orchestra

Concertos for solo instrument and orchestra:

• (arranged by Bach for solo harpsichord as)^[7]

TWV 52 – Concertos for 2 instruments and orchestra

Concertos for 2 instruments and orchestra:

TWV 53 – Concertos for 3 instruments and orchestra

Concertos for 3 instruments and orchestra

TWV 54 – Concertos for 4 or more instruments and orchestra

Concertos for 4 or more instruments and orchestra

TWV 55 – Orchestral suites

Orchestral suites:

• Hamburger Ebb' und Fluth, TWV 55:C3 = Water Music (Telemann)

References

• Werner Menke: Thematisches Verzeichnis der Vokalwerke von Georg Philipp Telemann.
  • Band 1. Vittorio Klostermann, Frankfurt 1983,
  • Band 2. Vittorio Klostermann, Frankfurt 1983,
• Martin Ruhnke

Georg Philipp Telemann: Thematisch-Systematisches Verzeichnis seiner Werke.

• • Band 1. Bärenreiter, Kassel 1984,
  • Band 2. Bärenreiter, Kassel 1992,
  • Band 3. Bärenreiter, Kassel 1999,

External links

• Book Review: Georg Philipp Telemann: Thematisch-Systematisches Verzeichnis seiner Werke
• MuseData Editions of Telemann's Works
  • Georg Philip Telemann Catalogue TWV (French)

Notes and References

1. Klassika, "Georg Philipp Telemann (1681–1767) Works sorted by TWV (Telemann-Werke-Verzeichnis)" (German)
2. [Spitta's Johann Sebastian Bach|Spitta's ''Johann Sebastian Bach'']

3. ; ;

4. https://www.klassika.info/Komponisten/Telemann/Kantate/TWV_001_1585/index.html Wer ist der, so von Sodom kommt (TWV 1:1585)
5. http://www.musiqueorguequebec.ca/catal/telemann/telgp02.html#sec07 Georg Philipp Telemann – Catalogue TWV – 02–15: Cantates diverses – 07. Psaumes
6. – facsimiles: VM7-3878 at Gallica ; Mus.2392.B.1 at SLUB; M B/4987 at
7. http://www.crescendo-music.com/artikel/58022/piano/bach-johann-sebastian_concerti-nach-vivaldi-u.a.-iii.html Johann Sebastian Bach: Concerti nach Vivaldi u.a. - III

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