Leduc Bach J.S. Six Suites Pour Flûte À Bec Alto Vol 2 Suite Iv. V. Vi
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Summary of This Score
This publication offers a transcription by Jean-Claude Veilhan based on the suites for solo cello, drawing on the world of Bach JS and the emblematic writing of these suites: continuous melodic lines, rhythmic energy, underlying dance, and suggested harmonic construction. The transcription highlights the ability of the solo alto recorder to carry a complete musical discourse, balancing singing, articulation, and breathing.
Throughout the movements, this score invites work on sound quality, breath stability, and precision of attacks, while addressing typical Bach challenges: phrasing direction, management of stresses, highlighting tensions and resolutions, and the pursuit of implicit polyphony. It is a particularly relevant choice for recorder players wishing to move from a primarily melodic repertoire to a more structured writing, requiring a true musical vision.
Whether you are looking for a characterful piece for your program or solid material to progress in Baroque interpretation, this transcription provides an excellent study ground: it allows building a stylistic reading (articulations, suggested dynamics, breathing) while developing endurance and continuity of the musical gesture over time.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Bach JS | Instrumentation | Solo alto recorder |
Questions frequently asked
Which suites are included in this volume 2 for alto recorder?
Volume 2 gathers Bach J.S. Suites IV, V, and VI, transcribed for solo alto recorder.
Is the score intended for solo alto recorder?
The indicated instrumentation is solo alto recorder. No accompaniment is mentioned in this edition.
Who made the transcription of Bach's suites?
The transcription was done by Jean-Claude Veilhan and is based on Bach J.S.'s suites for solo cello. The writing preserves continuous melodic lines and implied harmonic structure. The work especially focuses on phrasing, articulations, and breathing.
Which Bach repertoire is adapted in Leduc Bach J.S. Six Suites for alto recorder vol. 2?
This edition adapts for alto recorder Suites IV, V, and VI drawn from Bach J.S.'s suites for solo cello.
Which technical aspects can be worked on with Suites IV to VI?
The movements allow for working on breath control, attack precision, and the continuity of musical gesture. The underlying dance and implicit polyphony require attention to accents and harmonic tensions.
