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

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

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

Built on clarity, elegance, and musical dialogue, Telemann’s Sonata in B-flat Major, published by Amadeus, is rewarding Baroque repertoire for viola and piano. Its combination of lyrical expression and lively writing makes it particularly valuable for developing refined articulation, phrasing, ensemble awareness, and stylistic confidence.

Key Features:

• Music by Telemann for viola and piano

• Refined and expressive Baroque chamber repertoire

• Suitable for intermediate to advanced violists

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

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

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

Elegant, expressive, and rich in Baroque character, Telemann’s Sonata in A Minor, published by Schott, gives violists rewarding repertoire in which musical refinement takes centre stage. Written for viola and piano, it develops articulation, phrasing, tonal control, and stylistic awareness while offering an engaging work for both study and performance.

Key Features:

• Baroque sonata by Georg Philipp Telemann

• For viola and piano

• Develops articulation, phrasing, and stylistic refinement

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

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