Telemann’s celebrated Concerto in G Major receives a particularly versatile treatment in this Editio Musica Budapest edition for viola or cello with piano accompaniment. Originally composed for viola and orchestra, it features a cello transcription by Árpád Pejtsik and piano reduction by Olivér Nagy, making this cornerstone of Baroque repertoire accessible to performers of either instrument.

Key Features:

• For viola or cello with piano accompaniment

• Cello transcription by Árpád Pejtsik

• Piano reduction by Olivér Nagy

• Ideal for examinations, recitals, conservatory study, and concerto preparation

12 Fantasias – Book 1 by Georg Philipp Telemann, arranged for unaccompanied viola by Louise Rood, offers serious players a rich combination of Baroque expression and technical study. With no accompaniment to rely upon, these fantasias develop musical independence, articulation, intonation, bow control, and a strong understanding of harmony and phrasing.

Key Features:

• Music by Telemann, arranged for viola by Louise Rood

• Written for unaccompanied solo viola

• Develops Baroque technique and musical independence

• Ideal for lessons, examinations, conservatory study, and recitals

Among the foundational works of the viola repertoire, Telemann’s Concerto in G Major gives the instrument a genuine solo voice through four contrasting Baroque movements. Published by Bärenreiter, this enduring concerto combines lyrical expression with lively technical writing, making it essential repertoire for violists developing stylistic refinement and confident solo performance.

Key Features:

• Landmark Baroque concerto by Georg Philipp Telemann

• Four movements: Largo, Allegro, Andante and Presto

• Develops Baroque style, articulation, phrasing, and solo technique

• Ideal for examinations, auditions, recitals, and conservatory study

Variety of character, rhythm, and articulation gives Telemann’s Suite in D Major its particular value for the developing violist. Published by Schott, this engaging Baroque work challenges players to create clear contrasts between its sections while refining phrasing, bow control, rhythmic precision, and stylistic interpretation.

Key Features:

• Music by Telemann, published by Schott

• Characterful Baroque suite repertoire for viola

• Develops musical contrast and stylistic refinement

• Ideal for lessons, examinations, recitals, and conservatory study

A cornerstone of the Baroque viola repertoire, Telemann’s Concerto in G Major places the viola in a genuine solo role across four contrasting movements. This Bärenreiter edition provides the solo viola part with a piano reduction of the original string and basso continuo accompaniment, making it particularly useful for study, rehearsals, auditions, and recital performance.

Key Features:

• Baroque concerto by Georg Philipp Telemann

• For solo viola with piano reduction

• Four movements: Largo, Allegro, Andante and Presto

• Essential repertoire for study, auditions, recitals, and concerto preparation

The rich sound of four violas gives Telemann’s Concerto No. 1, published by Musicland, its distinctive ensemble character. With musical material shared between the players, this engaging Baroque work develops the precision, balance, intonation, and communication required for accomplished chamber music performance.

Key Features:

• Music by Georg Philipp Telemann

• Scored for four violas

• Develops ensemble balance, coordination, and musical communication

• Ideal for viola ensembles, conservatory study, studio classes, and recitals

A fundamental work for the serious violist, Telemann’s Concerto in G Major, published by International Music Company and edited by Milton Katims, combines elegant Baroque lyricism with lively technical writing. Presented for viola and piano, its four contrasting movements make it excellent repertoire for developing style, articulation, musical independence, and confident concerto performance.

Key Features:

• Music by Telemann, edited by Milton Katims

• Baroque concerto for viola with piano accompaniment

• Four contrasting movements: Largo, Allegro, Andante and Presto

• Ideal for examinations, auditions, recitals, and conservatory study

Without accompaniment, there is nowhere for the musical line to hide. Telemann’s Twelve Fantasias for Solo Viola, published by Viola World, brings together twelve contrasting Baroque works that challenge the violist to command melody, rhythm, harmony, and character independently. An excellent complete collection for serious study, recital performance, examinations, and auditions.

Key Features:

• Complete collection of twelve Telemann Fantasias

• For unaccompanied solo viola

• Develops Baroque technique and musical independence

• Ideal for examinations, auditions, recitals, and conservatory study