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Georg Philipp Telemann

TWV 51:G9

Viola concerto in G major

Viola, Strings and Basso Continuo
Concerto Time: 14'30.

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Of Telemann's surviving concertos, his Viola Concerto in G major, TWV 51:G9 is among his most famous, and still regularly performed today. It consists of four movements:

Largo: A mellow movement with long notes that can be phrased to make it an outstanding song. Written in 3/2, and in the key of G. Features many dotted quarter and eighth note slurs.
Allegro: Most played movement. Written in 4/4, and in the Key of G.
Andante: A slow mellow movement with lots of C string–G string cross overs
Presto:A fast exciting movement

A typical performance lasts about 14 minutes.

Media

Viola Concerto - 1. Largo

Performed by the Advent Chamber Orchestra with Elias Goldstein (viola)

Viola Concerto - 2. Allegro

Performed by the Advent Chamber Orchestra with Elias Goldstein (viola)

Viola Concerto - 3. Andante

Performed by the Advent Chamber Orchestra with Elias Goldstein (viola)

Viola Concerto - 4. Presto

Performed by the Advent Chamber Orchestra with Elias Goldstein (viola)
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External links

Recording of a live performance using the Paul Doktor Cadenzas

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