Of Georg Philipp Telemann's surviving concertos, his Viola Concerto in G major, TWV 51:G9 is among his most famous, and still regularly performed today. It is the first known concerto for viola and was written circa 1716–1721. It consists of four movements:
Date of composition | 1721 ( 1716–1721, unsure) |
First published | 1955, unsure in Kassel, Germany |
Type | Concerto |
Tonality | G Major |
Catalogue | TWV 51:G9 |
Approx. duration | 15 minutes |
Instruments |
Viola
String Orchestra Continuo |
Autotranslations beta |
Georg Philipp Telemann: Concerto pour alto en sol majeur, TWV 51:G9 Georg Philipp Telemann: Concerto per viola in sol maggiore, TWV 51:G9 Georg Philipp Telemann: Konzert für Bratsche G-dur, TWV 51:G9 |