This is a clear example of why Telemann is considered a master of Baroque string music! The opening Grave is rich with suspensions and calls for a sustained and brooding tone. The vibrant Allegro will bring out your students' most precise playing and adds some third position for your first violins. Between the vigorous bowing, dramatic dynamics and occasional uses of daring harmony, Telemann's unique style is almost enough to leave you breathless! This is a great way to open a concert! It's music strings love to play and audiences love to hear!