Dover Bach J.S. - Complete Keyboard Transcriptions Of Concertos By Baroque Composer - Piano
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Summary of This Score
This collection brings together 16 transcriptions of concertos made by Johann Sebastian Bach for solo keyboard instrument (piano or harpsichord). A true stylistic laboratory, it allows exploration of how Bach assimilates the Italian concerto writing and transforms it into a rich, clear, and virtuosic keyboard texture. It notably includes several concertos after Vivaldi (with sources identified as Opus 3 and Opus 4), as well as pieces from other Baroque composers such as Alessandro Marcello, Benedetto Marcello, and a concerto after Telemann. Some sources are indicated as unknown, which adds musicological interest while retaining content immediately usable in practice.
Each concerto is structured in three movements, alternating rhythmic impulses (Allegro, Presto) and expressive slow movements (Adagio, Largo, Larghetto). The work on phrasing, dynamic contrasts, ornamentation, and voice balance is central, whether aiming for a harpsichord interpretation in the Baroque spirit or a more cantabile piano reading. This edition reproduces the text of the Bach-Gesellschaft in the version prepared by Ernst Naumann, offering a solid framework for study, sight-reading, and deepening the repertoire of Bach's transcriptions.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Johann Sebastian Bach | Instrumentation | solo keyboard (piano or harpsichord) |
| Arranger | Johann Sebastian Bach (transcriptions for keyboard) | Genre | classical score, concerto transcriptions (Baroque) |
| Edition | Bach-Gesellschaft (prepared by Ernst Naumann), reprint | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is this Bach sheet music suitable for both piano and harpsichord?
The intended instrumentation is solo keyboard, with performance possible on either piano or harpsichord.
How many concertos are included in the collection?
The volume contains 16 transcriptions of solo keyboard concertos. Each concerto is structured in three movements, with indications such as Allegro, Adagio, Largo, or Presto.
Which composers are the original authors of the concertos transcribed by Bach?
Several transcriptions originate from Vivaldi concertos, including sources from opus 3 and 4. The collection also includes pieces after Alessandro Marcello, Benedetto Marcello, and Telemann. Some sources are indicated as unknown.
Which edition is used for Complete Keyboard Transcriptions Of Concertos?
The text uses the Bach-Gesellschaft edition prepared by Ernst Naumann, in the form of a reprint.
What technical aspects can be worked on with these Bach concertos?
The writing engages phrasing, dynamic contrasts, ornamentation, and voice balance. Fast movements develop rhythmic drive, while slow movements emphasize a more lyrical expression.
