Guntersberg Buxtehude D. - Sonata D-dur Buxwv 267
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Summary of This Score
This edition offers a writing intended for low-pitched bowed string instruments, with instrumentation centered on the viola da gamba, supported by a violone (or, depending on your needs, by a second viola da gamba) and basso continuo. This flexibility in ensemble size is particularly appreciated by groups alternating between duo and small consort, or those wishing to balance the bass line differently depending on the venue, program, or availability of players.
A key point, explicitly emphasized, concerns the choice of the violone at 8 feet: it must sound exactly as written, without transposition an octave lower. This precision has a direct impact on the overall balance, the clarity of the counterpoint, and the color of the bass. It also helps avoid common confusions between the different uses of the term "violone" depending on repertoire, eras, and performance traditions.
The Güntersberg edition, prepared by Günter and Leonore von Zadow, aims for practical use: layout designed for the stand, reading continuity, and useful markers to work on the ensemble. Whether you approach this score from a historically informed performance perspective or a more general approach to the viola da gamba repertoire, you have a reliable resource to build the bass, articulate the line, and refine intonation within the continuo.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | ||
| Edition | Edition Güntersberg | Instrumentation | Viola da gamba, violone (or 2 violas da gamba), and basso continuo |
Questions frequently asked
What instrumentation is intended for this Buxtehude sonata?
The edition is written for viola da gamba, violone, or second viola da gamba, with basso continuo. This configuration allows for a viol duo or a small consort.
Should the violone play an octave lower in Buxwv 267?
The requested violone is an 8-foot instrument and should sound exactly at the written pitch. No transposition an octave lower is indicated.
Can the violone be replaced by a second viola da gamba?
The violone part can be assigned to a second viola da gamba depending on the available ensemble.
For which repertoire is this score designed?
This sonata belongs to the classical genre and is part of the repertoire for viola da gamba with basso continuo. The writing allows for practicing line articulation and intonation within the continuo.
Who prepared the Güntersberg edition of Sonata in D major Buxwv 267?
The score is published by Edition Güntersberg and was prepared by Günter and Leonore von Zadow. The layout is designed for use at the music stand, ensuring reading continuity and work references.
