Telemann's works
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 :
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, TWV 1:1350/1 , 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] [5] (first two movements of this cantata reused in the Passion pasticcio Wer ist der, so von Edom kömmt )[6] [7] TVWV 2 – Cantatas for consecrations
Cantatas for consecrations
Oratorium zur Einweyhung der neuen St.-Michaelis-Kirche , TWV 2:12 [de ] 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 :
TVWV 6 – Sacred oratorios
Sacred oratorios :
TVWV 7 – Psalms
Psalms :
TVWV 8 – Motets
Motets :
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:
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
TVWV 25 – Pedagogical works, odes and songs
Pedagogical works, odes and songs
Instrumental music (TWV)
Mixed collections:
Der getreue Music-Meister [scores ] [12] (includes works listed in TWV 32 and 40–41, and works by other composers, e.g. BWV 1074 )
Essercizii musici [scores ] (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
Fugierende und verändernde Choräle , TWV 31:1–48 [scores ] (includes BWV Anh. 56 = TWV 31:8)TWV 32 – Suites for harpsichord
Suites for harpsichord :
TWV 33 – Fantasies, sonatas, concertos for harpsichord
Fantasies, sonatas, concertos for harpsichord
36 Fantasias for Harpsichord, TWV 33:1–36 [scores ] 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
Second livre de duo pour deux violons, fluttes ou hautbois , TWV 40:124–129 [scores ] [13]
Sei Duetti per due Flauti , TWV 40:130–135[14]
Sonata for Two Violins, Viola and Violono, TWV 40:200 [scores ] [15]
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
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:
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: