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:

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
 * 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)
 * 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


 * 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
 * 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


 * 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


 * 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:
 * Der getreue Music-Meister (includes works listed in TWV 32 and 40–41, and works by other composers, e.g. BWV 1074)
 * Essercizii musici (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 (includes BWV Anh. 56 = TWV 31:8)


 * TWV 32 – Suites for harpsichord
 * Suites for harpsichord:
 * Ouverture in G major, TWV 32:13 (Telemann) (BWV 840, "Courante", is its 2nd movement, formerly attributed to Bach)
 * Suite in A major, TWV 32:14 (Telemann) (= 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 (Telemann)


 * 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
 * Sei Duetti per due Flauti, TWV 40:130–135
 * Sonata for Two Violins, Viola and Violono, TWV 40:200
 * 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


 * 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 )
 * Viola Concerto in G major, TWV 51:G9
 * 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