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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100193392615

ISBN-139780193392618

eBay Product ID (ePID)21057246269

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Number of Pages64 Pages

Publication NameBach Transcriptions for Piano : Twentieth-Century Arrangements from Choral and Instrumental Works

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2013

SubjectGenres & Styles / Classical, Musical Instruments / Piano & Keyboard

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaMusic

AuthorJohann Sebastian Bach

FormatSheet Music

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Item Height0.2 in

Item Weight8.2 Oz

Item Length12.2 in

Item Width9 in

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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

Composed byBach, Johann Sebastian

ReviewsThis companion volume to A Bach Book for Harriet Cohen is an absolute gem . . . OUP are to be congratulated for re-issuing this amazing collection which pianists will enjoy adding to their repertoire of transcriptions.

Table Of ContentWachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (Sleepers, Wake), arr. Myra HessSiciliano (Sonata in E flat for Flute and Harpsichord), arr. Edward KrishPastorella in F major, mov. 3, arr. William G. WhittakerIn dulci jubilo (In sweet rejoicing), arr. Dorothea SalmonBist du bei mir (If thou art near), arr. William H. HarrisChrist lag in Todes Banden (Christ lay in death's bonds), arr. Gerald M. CooperJesu, bleibet meine Freude (Jesu, joy of man's desiring), arr. Leonard BorwickSeht, was die Liebe tut (See what his love can do), arr. Hubert J. FossSarabande (Cello Suite in D major), arr. Leonard BorwickErtödt' uns durch dein' Güte (Sanctify us by thy goodness), arr. Harriet CohenPastorella in F major, mov. 4, arr. William G. WhittakerLiebster Jesu, wir sind hier (Beloved Jesu, we are here), arr. Harriet CohenFugue in G minor, arr. Norah Drewett de KreszWas Gott thut, das ist wohlgethan (What God hath done is rightly done), arr. Herbert MurrillAdagio (Toccata, Adagio, and Fugue in C major), arr. Myra HessWenn wir in höchsten Nöten sein (When we are in greatest need), arr. Dorothea SalmonEs ist das Heil uns kommen her (Salvation now has come for all), arr. Gerald M. Cooper

SynopsisDemonstrating the range and popularity of Bach piano transcriptions during the early twentieth century, this collection contains exuberant fantasias and fugues, gentle transcriptions from instrumental works, and popular chorales. Includes introductory notes by the celebrated pianist and broadcaster David Owen Norris., Demonstrating the range and popularity of Bach piano transcriptions during the early twentieth century, this volume brings together arrangements from notable British musical figures, including Myra Hess, Leonard Borwick, Harriet Cohen, and William H. Harris. The collection includes exuberant fantasias and fugues, gentle transcriptions from instrumental works, and popular chorales such as 'Jesu, joy of man's desiring' and 'Bist du bei mir'. With an introduction by David Owen Norris, Bach Transcriptions for Piano is the perfect resource for all intermediate to advanced pianists wishing to further explore Bach's music.