Telemann Concerto for 2 Horns in D Major, TWV 52:D2
Georg Philipp Telemann (1681–1767)
Download free printable Telemann Concerto for 2 Horns in D Major TWV 52:D2 sheet music PDF. Baroque clarino natural horn parts for 1st & 2nd horn.
Audition & Examination Criteria
Celebrated for testing acoustic intonation lock between two players, extreme upper partial control, and Baroque crisp rhetorical articulation.
- Just intonation tuning on parallel thirds and sixths between the two horns
- Crisp Baroque rhetorical articulation without heavy Romantic accents
- Throat openness in the extreme upper clarino register up to high D6
Telemann Concerto for 2 Horns in D Major, TWV 52:D2 · Acoustic Profile & Audition Prescriptions
| Parameter | Specification | Prescription & Strategy |
|---|---|---|
| Original Crook | Horn in D (A2 to D6 (Extreme Clarino High Register)) | Celebrated for testing acoustic intonation lock between two players, extreme upper partial control, and Baroque crisp rhetorical articulation. |
| Key & Tempo | D Major · 4/4, 3/2, 3/8 (Allegro -> Grave -> Vivace) | Just intonation tuning on parallel thirds and sixths between the two horns |
| Stage 1 | Dual-Horn Perfect Fifth & Octave Resonance Match (D4 / A4 / D5) | Both players sustain D and A long tones together. Listen for open-pipe acoustic resonance, micro-adjusting right hand depth in the bell to eliminate acoustic interference beating. |
Practice Steps & Fingering Tactics
Dual-Horn Perfect Fifth & Octave Resonance Match
D4 / A4 / D5Both players sustain D and A long tones together. Listen for open-pipe acoustic resonance, micro-adjusting right hand depth in the bell to eliminate acoustic interference beating.
Origins & Performance Practice
Telemann’s mastery of brass writing shines brightly in this double concerto. The two soloists interweave natural harmonic thirds, sixths, and noble fanfare calls in the extreme upper clarino register, making it a festival favorite worldwide.
Expert Piece FAQs
Which tube is recommended for modern double horns?
The 1st horn soloist should utilize the Bb tube (or descant high-F horn) for security in the clarino register. The 2nd horn can utilize the F tube for low-mid resonance.
Solo Part Sheet Music (PDF)
Authoritative orchestra edition with modern Horn in F markings