

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
Rene Mense, born on February 22, 1969, in Hamburg, Germany, is a freelance composer. He studied Composition and Music Theory in Hamburg and has received accolades for his compositions, including the 1st prize at the Toru Takemitsu Composition Award in Tokyo in 2001. Rene has also worked as an arranger for Peermusic Germany since 1989 and has been the Chairman of the Gesellschaft für Neue Musik Hamburg e.V. since 2007.