Georg Philipp Telemann – Viola Concerto in G major (Piano Reduction)

Description:

Although the viola has long been underestimated as a solo instrument, Georg Philipp Telemann firmly asserted its expressive power with his Viola Concerto in G major—one of the earliest known solo concertos for viola and orchestra. As early as 1738, Johann Philipp Eisel recognized the viola’s soloistic potential, noting its central role in both ensemble and concerto settings.

This piece is not only historically significant but also a cornerstone of the student viola repertoire. Accessible yet musically rich, it is a perfect work for pedagogical development and concert performance alike.

This Henle Urtext Edition includes a piano reduction faithful to Telemann’s original and offers both marked and unmarked viola parts. Performance notes by Kai Köpp, a specialist in historical playing practices, provide valuable insights into authentic Baroque interpretation.

Performance Tips:

Telemann’s writing for viola combines expressive lyricism with rhythmic vitality. Students and performers are encouraged to explore ornamentation, articulation, and phrasing based on Baroque performance conventions. The inclusion of historically informed notes greatly supports stylistic accuracy.

About the Composer:

Georg Philipp Telemann (1681–1767) was one of the most prolific and respected composers of the Baroque era. His music is admired for its melodic charm, formal balance, and accessibility. His Viola Concerto in G major exemplifies his ability to elevate less common instruments to the solo spotlight.

About the Contributors:

• Phillip Schmidt, as editor, ensures textual integrity and historical authenticity.

• Wolfgang Kostujak provides a clean and practical piano reduction suitable for teaching and performance.

• Kai Köpp contributes historically informed fingering and bowing suggestions, along with scholarly commentary on Baroque technique.

Song List:

1. Viola Concerto in G major – G大調中提琴協奏曲

Product Details:

• Publisher: G. Henle Verlag

• Series: Henle Urtext Edition

• Instrumentation: Viola and Orchestra (Piano Reduction)

• Language: English, German

• Product Format: Urtext Edition, paperbound

• Level of Difficulty: Intermediate

• Edition Number: HN 1217

• ISMN: 9790201812175

• Binding: Paperbound

• Size: 23.5 × 31.0 cm

• Pages: VII (preface) + 19 (piano score) + 6 (marked viola part) + 6 (unmarked viola part) – total 38 pages

• Weight: 194 g

• Additional Info: Includes marked and unmarked viola parts; performance practice notes included

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泰勒曼 : G大調中提琴協奏曲 (鋼琴伴奏改編)

簡介：

中提琴長期以來常被誤認為僅為合奏樂器，但喬治・菲利浦・泰勒曼在其G大調中提琴協奏曲中，展現了此樂器的豐富表現力。早在1738年，約翰・菲利浦・艾瑟爾便指出中提琴為音樂的「靈魂」，應兼具和聲與獨奏功能，此觀點亦在泰勒曼作品中獲得充分體現。

這首協奏曲為現存最早的中提琴協奏曲之一，不僅具歷史價值，更是學生與音樂學子常用的經典教材與表演曲目。其旋律優美、結構清晰，同時能鍛鍊音樂性與風格詮釋。

本冊Henle原典版包含忠於原作的鋼琴伴奏譜，並提供有指法與無指法的中提琴聲部，附有凱・柯普教授撰寫的歷史詮釋說明，幫助演奏者深入理解巴洛克時期的風格語言。

演奏提示：

本曲融合了抒情旋律與節奏活力，演奏者可透過本書提供的註解，學習裝飾音處理、句法安排與巴洛克風格的演奏觀念，是提升詮釋力的理想曲目。

作曲家介紹：

泰勒曼（1681–1767）是巴洛克時期最多產的作曲家之一，其音樂以旋律性佳、結構穩固與風格多元著稱。本曲是他將中提琴帶入獨奏地位的代表作，至今仍為中提琴演奏與教學的核心曲目。

編輯與合作者介紹：

• 菲利浦・施密特擔任編輯，確保樂譜忠於原始文獻。

• 沃夫岡・柯斯圖雅克提供實用且清晰的鋼琴伴奏譜，適合教學與演出。

• 凱・柯普為歷史演奏法專家，所附指法與演奏註解有助於提升歷史詮釋能力。

曲目：

1. G大調中提琴協奏曲

書籍詳細資料：

• 出版社： G. Henle Verlag

• 系列： Henle 原典版

• 樂器別： 中提琴與鋼琴（鋼琴伴奏譜）

• 語言： 英文、德文

• 產品屬性： 原典版，平裝

• 難易程度： 中級

• 版號： HN 1217

• ISMN： 9790201812175

• 裝訂： 平裝

• 尺寸： 23.5 × 31.0 公分

• 頁數： VII（導言）+ 19（鋼琴伴奏）+ 6（有指法中提琴譜）+ 6（無指法中提琴譜），共38頁

• 重量： 194 公克

• 附註資訊： 附有有與無指法中提琴譜、歷史詮釋說明一併收錄

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