Bach: Suites, Sonatas, Capriccios, Variations
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- Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
- Editor: Georg von Dadelsen
- Fingering: Hans-Martin Theopold
- Instrumentation: Piano
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- Size: 9.3 x 12.2 inches
- Pages: 144
- Urtext / Critical Edition
Description
Apart from the Major cycles (partitas, French and English suites), a whole series of separate keyboard suites by Bach have come down to us, including individual sonatas or sonata movements, variations, and fragments of various sorts called Capriccios. None of them reached the degree of popularity of the aforementioned large collections. Most of them go back to Bach's youth and student years, to wit, to the years between 1700 and 1710, and do not yet reach the mastery of the later years. However, this is compensated by the enormous joy one derives in playing these works.
Works:
- Suite in A Minor, BWV 818
- Suite in A Minor, BWV 818a
- Suite in E-flat Major, BWV 819
- Suite in E-flat Major, BWV 819a
- Overture (Suite) in F Major, BWV 820
- Suite in F Minor, BWV 823
- Suite in A Major, BWV 832
- Suite (Prelude and Partita) in F Major, BWV 833
- Second Minuet from French Suite No. 2 in C minor, BWV 813
- Minuet from French Suite No. 4 in E-flat Major, BWV 815
- Minuet, BWV 841
- Minuet, BWV 842
- Minuet in G Major, BWV 843
- Sonata in D Major, BWV 963
- Sonata in A Minor, BWV 967
- Sonata in A Minor (after Reinken), BWV 965
- Sonata in C Major (after Reinken), BWV 966
- Sonata (after the Violin Sonata A Minor) in D Minor, BWV 964
- Adagio after the Violin Sonata C Major (Sonata movement) in G Major, BWV 968
- Capriccio sopra la lontananza del suo fratello dilettissimo, BWV 992
- Capriccio in E Major, BWV 993
- Aria Variata in A Minor, BWV 989
Publishers use a lot of words to describe what they sell, and we know it can be confusing. We've tried to be as clear as possible to make sure you get exactly what you are looking for. Below are descriptions of the terms that we use to describe the various formats that music often comes in.
Choral Score
A score for vocalists that only contains the vocal lines. The instrumental parts are not there for reference. Generally, cheaper than a vocal score and requires multiple copies for purchase.
Facsimile
Reproductions of the original hand-written scores from the composer.
Full Score
For ensemble music, this indicates that the edition contains all parts on a single system (there are not separate parts for each player). In larger ensembles, this is for the conductor.
Hardcover
Hardbound. Generally either linen-covered or half-leather.
Orchestral Parts
Similar to a wind set, this is a collection of parts. In the case of strings, the numbers listed are the number of copies included, though generally these are available individually (often with minimum quantities required).
Paperback
When publishers offer multiple bindings (e.g. hardcover) or study scores, this is the "standard" version. If you're planning to play the music, this is probably what you want.
Performance / Playing Score
A score of the music containing all parts on one system, intended for players to share. There are not separate parts for each player.
Set of Parts
For ensemble music, this indicates that there are separate individual parts for each player.
Solo Part with Piano Reduction
For solo pieces with orchestra, this is a version that contains a piano reduction of the orchestra parts. For piano pieces, two copies are typically needed for performance.
Study Score
A small (think choral size) copy of the complete score meant for studying, and not playing. They make great add-ons when learning concertos and small chamber works.
Vocal Score
A score prepared for vocalists that includes the piano/organ part or a reduction of the instrumental parts.
Wind Set
For orchestral music, this is a collection of wind and percussion parts. The specific quantities of each instrument are notated.
With Audio
In addition to the printed music, the edition contains recordings of the pieces. This may be an included CD, or access to files on the internet.
With / Without Fingering (Markings)
Some publishers prepare two copies - a pure Urtext edition that includes no fingering (or bowing) suggestions and a lightly edited version that includes a minimal number of editorial markings.
Bach: Suites, Sonatas, Capriccios, Variations
