Bach - 6 Suites For Cello Solo BWV 1007-1012 Arranged For Viola Book

J.S Bach - 6 Suites for Cello Solo BWV 1007-1012 Arranged for Viola Book

Reliable Transcription for Viola

This music book features a transcription of Bach's Six Suites for Cello Solo BWV 1007-1012, arranged specifically for viola. These suites are considered masterpieces in the string solo literature of the 18th century, and their performance on the viola has long been a popular practice, continuing today.

This edition offers a thorough and reliable transcription based on a careful study of the sources to Bach’s original cello suites. The arrangement follows the manuscript prepared by Johann Nikolaus Schober and an anonymous manuscript believed to be commissioned by Johann Traeg, which may reflect later revisions and ideas from Bach himself. The transcription is designed with modern clarity, presented in a spacious engraving format (24.3 cm × 31 cm) that ensures practical page turns.

With a focus on providing an accurate and accessible arrangement, this edition encourages violists to refer to Barenreiter’s Urtext editions of the Cello Suites for further insights into the sources and varying interpretations. This edition is ideal for violists who want to perform Bach’s beloved suites while exploring the rich history and evolving interpretations of this iconic work.

Pieces Include:

• Bach, J S: Cello Suite No. 1 in G major, BWV1007
• Bach, J S: Cello Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV1008
• Bach, J S: Cello Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV1009
• Bach, J S: Cello Suite No. 4 in E flat major, BWV1010
• Bach, J S: Cello Suite No. 5 in C minor, BWV1011
• Bach, J S: Cello Suite No. 6 in D major, BWV1012