# Telemann-Werke-Verzeichnis

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:

### 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, 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
   * 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)

##### 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:
    Further information: Passions (Telemann)
   * 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.

##### 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
    Further information: Missa brevis § Baroque period, and List of Magnificat composers § Telemann

##### TVWV 10 – Collections

    Collections

##### TVWV 11 – Cantatas and serenades for weddings

    Cantatas and serenades for weddings

##### TVWV 12 – Compositions for birthdays

    Compositions for birthdays
   * De Danske, Norske og Tÿdske Undersaatters Glæde, TWV 12:10 [scores; commons; da; no]

##### 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
    Further information: List of operas by Georg Philipp Telemann

##### 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:
* Der getreue Music-Meister [scores] (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:
   * Ouverture in G major, TWV 32:13 [scores] (BWV 840, "Courante", is its 2nd movement, formerly attributed to Bach)
   * Suite in A major, TWV 32:14 [scores] (= BWV 824, No. 47 in Klavierbüchlein für Wilhelm Friedemann Bach)

##### 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]
   * Sei Duetti per due Flauti, TWV 40:130–135
   * Sonata for Two Violins, Viola and Violono, TWV 40:200 [scores]
   * 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
   * Methodical Sonatas [commons]

##### 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
   * Violin Concerto in G minor, TWV 51:G1 [scores] (arranged by Bach for solo harpsichord as BWV 985 [scores])
   * Oboe d'amore Concerto in G major, TWV 51:G3 [scores]
   * 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)
   * Concert Suite in D major, TWV 55:D6 [commons]
   * Burlesque de Quixotte, TWV 55:G10 [scores]