Telemann-Werke-Verzeichnis

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

• Sacred vocal

  • TVWV1 – Church cantatas

  • Ach Herr! Wie ist meiner Feinde so viel, TWV 1:26
  • 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)
  • German Magnificat (cantatas) TWV 1:1104–1108
  • Siehe, es hat überwunden der Löwe, TWV 1:1328 (= BWV 219)
  • So du mit deinem Munde bekennest, TWV 1:1350 (first movement of this cantata, TWV 1:1350/1, reused as BWV 145/b, second movement of cantata Ich lebe, mein Herze, zu deinem Ergötzen, BWV 145)
  • Wer ist der, so von Sodom kommt, TWV 1:1585 (first two movements of this cantata reused in the Passion pasticcio Wer ist der, so von Edom kömmt)

  • TVWV2 – Cantatas for consecrations
  • TVWV3 – Cantatas for the ordination of preachers
  • TVWV4 – Cantatas for funerals
  • TVWV5 – Passion oratorios and Passions

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

  • TVWV6 – Sacred oratorios
    • Der Tag des Gerichts, TWV 6:8
  • TVWV7 – Psalms
  • TVWV8 – Motets
    • Jauchzet dem Herrn alle Welt, TWV 8:10 (= BWV Anh. 160)
  • TVWV9 – Masses, Magnificat, and individual works
  • TVWV10 – Collections
  • TVWV11 – Cantatas and serenades for weddings
  • TVWV12 – Compositions for birthdays
  • TVWV13 – Works for political celebrations
  • TVWV14 – Compositions for schools in Hamburg and Altona
  • TVWV15 – Oratorios and serenades for the Mayor

• Secular vocal

  • TVWV20 – Secular cantatas
  • TVWV21 – Operas and arias
  • TVWV22 – Contributions to operas by other composers
  • TVWV23 – Prologues for operas
  • TVWV24 – Secular oratorios
    • Hamburger Admiralitätsmusik, TWV 24:1
  • TVWV25 – Pedagogical works, odes and songs

• Music for keyboard instruments and lute

  • TWV30 – Fugues for keyboard
  • TWV31 – Chorale preludes
  • TWV32 – Suites for harpsichord
    • Suite in A major, TWV 32:14 (= BWV 824, No. 47 in Klavierbüchlein für Wilhelm Friedemann Bach)
  • TWV33 – Fantasies, sonatas, concertos for harpsichord
  • TWV34 – Minuets for harpsichord
  • TWV35 – Individual pieces for harpsichord (Einzelstücke)
  • TWV36 – Collection of manuscripts (Sammelhandschrift)
  • TWV37 – Lustiger Mischmasch
  • TWV39 – Works for lute

• Chamber music

  • TWV40 – Chamber music without basso continuo
    • 12 Fantasias for Solo Flute, TWV 40:2–13
    • 12 Fantasias for Solo Violin, TWV 40:14–25
    • Six Sonates sans basse, TWV 40:101–106
    • Six Canonical Sonatas, TWV 40:118-123
    • Concertos for Four Violins, TWV 40:201–204
  • TWV41 – Chamber music for 1 instrument with basso continuo
  • TWV42 – Chamber music for 2 instruments with basso continuo
  • TWV43 – Chamber music for 3 instruments with basso continuo
    • Paris quartets
  • TWV44 – Chamber music for 4 or more instruments with basso continuo
  • TWV45 – Polish dances from the Rostock manuscript

• Music for orchestra

  • TWV50 – Symphonies, divertimenti, marches
  • TWV51 – Concertos for solo instrument and orchestra
    • Viola Concerto in G major, TWV 51:G9
    • Violin Concerto in G minor, TWV 51:g1 (arranged by Bach for solo harpsichord as BWV 985)^[2]
  • TWV52 – Concertos for 2 instruments and orchestra
    • Concerto for 2 violas in G major, TWV 52:G3
  • TWV53 – Concertos for 3 instruments and orchestra
  • TWV54 – Concertos for 4 or more instruments and orchestra
  • TWV55 – Orchestral suites
    • Hamburger Ebb' und Fluth, TWV 55:C3 = Water Music (Telemann)
    • Burlesque de Quixotte, TWV 55:G10

Notes

1. Klassika, "Georg Philipp Telemann (1681–1767) Works sorted by TWV (Telemann-Werke-Verzeichnis)" (German)
2. Johann Sebastian Bach: Concerti nach Vivaldi u.a. - III at www.crescendo-music.com

References

• Werner Menke: Thematisches Verzeichnis der Vokalwerke von Georg Philipp Telemann.
  • Band 1. Vittorio Klostermann, Frankfurt 1983, ISBN 3-465-01512-6
  • Band 2. Vittorio Klostermann, Frankfurt 1983, ISBN 3-465-01583-5
• Martin Ruhnke: Georg Philipp Telemann: Thematisch-Systematisches Verzeichnis seiner Werke.
  • Band 1. Bärenreiter, Kassel 1984, ISBN 3-7618-0655-8
  • Band 2. Bärenreiter, Kassel 1992, ISBN 3-7618-1043-1
  • Band 3. Bärenreiter, Kassel 1999, ISBN 3-7618-1398-8

External links

• Book Review: Georg Philipp Telemann: Thematisch-Systematisches Verzeichnis seiner Werke
• MuseData Editions of Telemann's Works
• List of works by Georg Philipp Telemann: Scores at the International Music Score Library Project