Henle Verlag C.P.E. - Gambensonaten Wq 88 136 137
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Summary of This Score
In this edition, you will find three sonatas composed by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach for viola da gamba, written during his time at the Berlin court of Frederick II. Like his father, the composer offers a demanding and brilliant repertoire designed to showcase the virtuosity of the gambist of the Hofkapelle, while maintaining the clarity of expression and expressiveness typical of the "empfindsamer" style.
The sonatas Wq 136 and Wq 137 are presented with basso continuo, an ideal setup for working with harpsichord (or other accompanying instruments) and particularly suited to the practice of Baroque chamber music. The sonata in G minor Wq 88 adopts a more ambitious conception: the harpsichord is not merely harmonic support but a full partner, with both hands competing and dialoguing with the viola in a balanced three-voice texture.
This Urtext edition also stands out for its practical approach: the viola da gamba part respects the original tessitura while offering an alternative for viola, an option documented by contemporary sources. The fingerings and the basso continuo realization complete the package for precise work on articulation, intonation, and phrasing, whether preparing a lesson, an audition, or a concert on historical or modern instruments.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach | Instrumentation | viola da gamba and harpsichord (with basso continuo according to the sonatas), alternative part for viola |
| Arranger | Wolfgang Kostujak (basso continuo realization) | Genre | classical score |
| Edition | Urtext, critical edition (Ernst-Günter Heinemann, Wolfram Ensslin) | ||
Questions frequently asked
Which sonatas by C. P. E. Bach are included in this edition?
The collection includes the three sonatas Wq 88, Wq 136, and Wq 137, composed during Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach's Berlin period.
Do the sonatas Wq 136 and Wq 137 require a harpsichord?
The sonatas Wq 136 and Wq 137 are published with figured bass. A harpsichord or another accompanying instrument can perform the basso continuo.
What is special about sonata Wq 88?
In the G minor sonata Wq 88, the harpsichord has a fully concertante part. Both hands engage in dialogue with the viola da gamba in a balanced three-voice writing. Thus, the keyboard part is not limited to harmonic support.
Can this score be performed on the viola?
An alternative viola part is provided, in addition to the viola da gamba part respecting the original tessitura.
Does the Henle Verlag edition C.P.E. - Gambensonaten Wq 88 136 137 include a realization of the basso continuo?
The basso continuo realization is provided by Wolfgang Kostujak. The critical Urtext edition is prepared by Ernst-Günter Heinemann and Wolfram Ensslin, with fingering indications.
