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:Klassika, "Georg Philipp Telemann (1681–1767) Works sorted by TWV (Telemann-Werke-Verzeichnis)" (German)
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 1:1451Spitta's Johann Sebastian Bach: Vol. I, pp. 487–491 (English version); ; ; Uns ist ein Kind geboren, TWV 1:1452 Wer ist der, so von Sodom kommt, TWV 1:1585Wer ist der, so von Sodom kommt (TWV 1:1585) at Klassika website. (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.Georg Philipp Telemann – Catalogue TWV – 02–15: Cantates diverses – 07. Psaumes at website.
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:
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: – facsimiles: VM7-3878 at Gallica (); Mus.2392.B.1 at SLUB; M B/4987 at (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: Trumpet Concerto in D major, TWV 51:D7 (arranged by Bach for solo harpsichord as )Johann Sebastian Bach: Concerti nach Vivaldi u.a. - III at
Viola Concerto in G major, TWV 51:G9
TWV 52 – Concertos for 2 instruments and orchestra Concertos for 2 instruments and orchestra: Concerto for 2 violas in G major, TWV 52:G3
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)
Notes
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)