Doberman Yppan Silvius Leopold Weiss - London Manuscript Vol.1

Name: Silvius Leopold Weiss - London Manuscript Vol.1
Brand: Doberman Yppan
SKU: 359953
Price: 62.50 EUR
Availability: InStock

62,50 €VAT incl.

0,00 € Ecotax included

Reference price

In stock online

Store: on order

Estimated Shipping Widget will be displayed here!

ID : 359953

EAN : 9782897961305

Doberman Yppan

Information

Essential Information About This Score
• A Monument of the Baroque Repertoire: transcription for guitar of a corpus from the famous "London Manuscript" by Silvius Leopold Weiss, preserved at the British Library.
• Reference Work: adaptation by Michel Cardin, Weiss specialist, designed to respect the spirit of lute tablature writing while being natural under the guitarist's fingers.
• Documented Approach: a rich introduction sheds light on the manuscript's history, its transmission (from Prague to London), and the musicological issues of the different notations and corrections.
• Structuring Program: this volume gathers the sonatas (suites) in their musical logic, with numbering references WSW (Weiss Sämtliche Werke).

Silvius Leopold Weiss - London Manuscript Vol.1

62,50 €VAT incl.

0,00 € Ecotax included

Reference price

Summary of This Score

This collection is anchored in one of the most fascinating archives dedicated to a solo instrument: the "London Manuscript," a handwritten compilation gathering 237 pieces by Silvius Leopold Weiss (1687-1750). Compiled over several years and having passed through the hands of Prague collectors before entering the British Museum in 1877, this volume stands out due to the density of its content and the presence of edits attributed to the composer himself, making it a particularly valuable source for understanding Weiss's aesthetics and writing.

In this edition intended for guitarists, Michel Cardin offers an adaptation aiming for fidelity to the text while incorporating necessary adjustments for classical guitar (management of resonances, fingering logic, voice balance). The goal is to recover the sound, rhetoric, and Baroque dance forms (German allemande, courante, sarabande, gigue, minuets, gavottes, etc.) as they appear in the original, without distorting the musical momentum.

The volume highlights a selection of sonatas identified by their WSW numbering, notably: Sonata 1 (WSW 1) in E major, Sonata 2 (WSW 2) in D major, Sonata 3 (WSW 3) in G minor, Sonata 4 (WSW 5) in G major, Sonata 5 (WSW 7) in D minor, Sonata 6 (WSW 10) in E major, Sonata 7 (WSW 11) in D minor, Sonata 8 (WSW 12) in A major, and Sonata 9 (WSW 13) in D minor. An ideal repertoire to enrich a classical guitar library with large-scale Baroque suites that are both virtuosic, lyrical, and feature refined contrapuntal writing.

Technical specifications

Musical Genre

Classical

Publication

Sheet music

Composer	Silvius Leopold Weiss	Instrumentation	classical guitar (transcription)
Arranger	Michel Cardin	Genre	classical score (Baroque music)

Questions frequently asked

Is this sheet music suitable for classical guitar?

The edition offers a transcription for classical guitar made by Michel Cardin. Adjustments relate notably to resonances, fingerings, and voice balance.

Which Weiss sonatas are included in this volume?

The collection includes nine sonatas, from WSW 1 to WSW 13 according to a specific selection. Notably featured are Sonatas WSW 1 in E major, WSW 2 in D major, and WSW 3 in G minor. WSW 5, 7, 10, 11, 12, and 13 complete the program.

Does Yppan Silvius Leopold Weiss London Manuscript Vol.1 contain Baroque dances?

The selection includes Baroque dance forms such as allemande, courante, sarabande, gigue, minuets, and gavottes.

Who adapted the London Manuscript for guitar?

Michel Cardin is responsible for the adaptation for classical guitar. The work is based on the 'London Manuscript,' which gathers 237 pieces by Silvius Leopold Weiss.

What is the musical source of this Weiss edition?

The volume is based on a manuscript acquired by the British Museum in 1877, after having circulated among several Prague collectors. Some revisions are attributed to Silvius Leopold Weiss, born in 1687 and died in 1750.