Henle Verlag Bach J.S. - Busoni F. - Preludes De Chorals - Piano
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Summary of This Score
The Chorale Preludes (Johann Sebastian Bach) bring together ten piano transcriptions made by Ferruccio Busoni, which have become essential alongside his Chaconne. Here, Busoni does not aim for a theatrical effect, but a "chamber style" : a writing that highlights the breathing of the chorale, voice leading, and harmonic depth, while exploiting the piano's resources with refinement.
This "organo-pianistic cosmos" is intended for both advanced performers and advanced amateur pianists wishing to approach Bach through Busoni's romantic and analytical lens. Polyphony is omnipresent, the management of sound layers and inner voice becomes central, and pedaling must remain at the service of clarity. Additionally, the appendix offers an eleventh Chorale Prelude that remained unpublished: the transcription attempt of "Aus tiefer Not," a six-voice work which Busoni himself emphasized as demanding, inviting the performer to deploy maximum mastery and musical endurance.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Johann Sebastian Bach | Instrumentation | piano |
| Arranger | Ferruccio Busoni | Genre | classical score, piano transcription |
| Artist | Marc-André Hamelin (fingerings) | Difficulty | advanced |
| Edition | Christian Schaper, Ullrich Scheideler | ||
Questions frequently asked
What skill level is required to play Bach's Chorale Preludes transcribed by Busoni?
This score is classified as advanced level. The polyphony, sound layers, inner voices, and clear pedaling demand a solid pianistic mastery.
How many chorale preludes are included in this edition?
The collection includes ten piano transcriptions by Ferruccio Busoni. An appendix adds an eleventh prelude, "Aus tiefer Not", left unpublished by the transcriber.
Is this Bach Busoni score intended for solo piano?
The indicated instrument is piano. The writing transposes Johann Sebastian Bach's chorales into a pianistic approach described as a "chamber style."
Who provided the fingerings in this Henle edition?
The fingerings are provided by Marc-André Hamelin. The edition is prepared by Christian Schaper and Ullrich Scheideler.
Is the prelude "Aus tiefer Not" particularly difficult?
"Aus tiefer Not" appears in the appendix as an unpublished transcription attempt. This six-voice work requires the maximum mastery and musical endurance.
