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J.S Bach - Two Part Inventions Urtext Piano Book (Revised Edition) 📚

Piano Level: Advanced

Style: Baroque Period 

The "Bach - Two Part Inventions Urtext Piano Book (Revised Edition)" is a valuable resource for advanced piano players. These compositions by Johann Sebastian Bach, from the Baroque period, are known as the two-part Inventions and are familiar to piano students worldwide. However, even virtuosos find these works both timeless and challenging.

Bach himself described these pieces as an "Instruction," emphasizing their educational value. They teach students and keyboard enthusiasts how to handle multiple parts correctly, achieve a singing style in their playing, and develop a strong sense of composition. Despite consisting of only two parts, Bach's ability to convey musical depth is remarkable.

This revised edition, presented by Henle, incorporates information from all available sources, providing a reliable and authentic edition of these classic compositions. With 40 pages of music, this book offers a rewarding experience for advanced pianists seeking to explore Bach's timeless creations. The difficulty of these pieces ranges from SMP Level 7-9, making them suitable for those looking to challenge their piano skills at an advanced level.

Henle Urtext Editions offer error-free, meticulously researched musical texts, featuring fingerings and bowings by renowned artists, a multi-language preface detailing work history, critical commentary, impeccable music engraving, helpful page elements, superb print quality, and a vast Urtext catalog with a legacy dating back to 1948.

Contents:

• Bach, J S: Two-part Inventions Nos. 1-15, BWV772-786

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Who Was Johann Sebastian Bach?

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) was a German composer and musician of the Baroque era. He is renowned for his intricate compositions and for the intellectual depth of his work. Notable for both his choral and instrumental music, Bach's repertoire includes the Mass in B Minor, the Brandenburg Concertos, and 'The Well-Tempered Clavier.' His compositions are considered some of the greatest in Western classical music history. Bach held various musical posts throughout his life, including positions at the courts of Weimar and Köthen, and finally as Cantor of the Thomaskirche in Leipzig. His influence on subsequent generations of composers is immeasurable.