Schott Bach - Sonata En La Majeur - Violoncelle et Piano
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Summary of This Score
Composed in 1789, this sonata has a unique editorial history: the autograph score, originally kept in Bückeburg under the title "Sonata per il Cembalo o Piano-Forte et Violoncello obligato," was lost during World War II. For a long time, only a heavily arranged and transposed version in D major remained, far from the original intent. This new edition offers a restoration of the original state in A major, based on coherent choices of articulation and dynamics, aiming to recover a more authentic reading of the classical style. Designed for daily musical work, the score offers an excellent balance between playing pleasure and reasonable demands: the dialogue between the keyboard (harpsichord or fortepiano) and the cello is rewarding, the form is clear, and the interpretative challenges (phrasing, breathing, contrasts) make it an ideal piece to develop musicality in duo, while remaining perfectly suitable for the stage.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Instrumentation | keyboard (harpsichord or fortepiano) and violoncello obligato | Pages | 42 |
| Genre | classical score (sonata) | Year of publication | 1789 |
| Difficulty | medium | ||
Questions frequently asked
What is the instrumentation of this Bach sonata?
The score is written for keyboard, with harpsichord or fortepiano, and obbligato cello. The cello therefore has an independent part in dialogue with the keyboard.
Is Bach's A major Sonata presented in its original key?
This edition restores the sonata in A major, rather than in the long-disseminated transposition in D major. It is based on the historic title "Sonata per il Cembalo o Piano-Forte et Violoncello obligato."
What level is required to play this sonata for cello and keyboard?
The indicated level is intermediate. The challenges of phrasing, breathing, and contrasts require particular attention to ensemble work.
How many pages does the Schott Bach - Sonata in A Major score have?
The work comprises 42 pages.
From what year does the composition of this sonata date?
Composed in 1789, this sonata belongs to the classical repertoire. The edition favors articulation and dynamic choices consistent with this style.
