Johann Sebastian Bach: 15 2-Part Inventions: Saxophone Ensemble: Instrumental

10 Fugues For String Quartet Vol. 2-The idea for these arrangements came to me whilst listening to the Hagen Quartet's beautiful recording of the fugues that form part of Haydn's 'Sun Quartets' Op. 20. The spirit and influence of J.S. Bach in particular his Well Tempered Clavier Book II courses through these three miraculous Haydn fugues. Like the viol consort the string quartet suits this kind of composition (the fugue) with all four instruments sufficiently similar in character to each other to match the extraordinary unity and economy of the counterpoint. A string quartet playing Bach fugues is a good example of a harmonious relationship between form andcontent: just as there is a unifying principle behind the construction of the four string instruments so there is (usually) a single theme or subject that unifies the construction of a four-part fugue. Thus the form enacts the content telling you something about the text and message within. Apart from Haydn's and a handful of other composers' wondrous creations there's little fugal writing for string quartet at least in comparison with the abundance of other forms. This was another reason to make these arrangements. The quartet offers a melodic independence impossible to achieve on a single instrument. And I believe the technical and interpretative challenges posed by this repertoire – lightness of sound and rhythmic fluidity for example - will be very valuable to quartets seeking the holy grail: a unified sound. Perhaps the simplest and most compelling reason for this work is that I just love this music more than I can say. These dazzling pieces mostly fast bright and in major keys show Bach at his most playful funny and mischievous composing for an instrument rarely associated with these qualities. And so I'm very happy to offer string quartets these little know fugues written by my favourite composer - a violinist and violist himself but above all a master

The ?Stabat mater? composed shortly before Pergolesi?s untimely death at the early age of 26 quickly attracted attention. The work?s importance was soon so great that none other than Johann Sebastian Bach performed a German version of the work based on the 51st Psalm. Numerous copies prints and arrangements attest to the work?s vast popularity a popularity that still exists today.For the present edition the autograph was for the first time compared to a very early Neapolitan score that is presumably based on the parts from the work?s premiere. The findings have influenced the musical text; the details are described in the critical commentary.The popularwork is presented in a well researched Urtext editionClear idiomatic piano reduction

Two fantastic pieces; J.S. Bach's Jesu Joy Of Man's Desiring and Vivaldi's Allegro from Double Trumpet Concerto. In both of these Baroque Gems it is essential that an appropriate tempo is set immediately and maintained without effort. The arranger suggests metronome values around 84 for the Bach piece and 116 for the Vivaldi.In the Bach always have awareness of where the melody lies and give careful consideration to whether the dotted quaver - semiquaver rhythm is played with a triplet feel or in strict time. In the Vivaldi the solo parts could be played on just about any pitch of Trumpet though it would be best if the twosoloists could use the same pitch of Trumpet whatever that may be. Players that own natural Trumpets and never play them might see this as an ideal opportunity to let them off!The Latin section needs to be played with good rhythm and a sense of fun. The shock notes is Trumpets Horn and Trombone bars 73-74 are best omitted unless absolutely tight.

Des morceaux de clavier de deux parties de j. s. Bach forment un important corpus de littérature musicale, mais seulement à l'occasion ont elles été organisées pour les chaînes. Cela transcrit soigneusement collection de duos de violon et le volume de ses deux compagnon - duos pour deux altos (MB # 21438) - et duos pour deux violoncelles (MB # 21439) apportent de nombreux ajouts, tirées des suites de Bach, préludes et inventions, au répertoire du joueur de la chaîne. Les instrumentistes intermédiaires et avancés ravira la complexité musicale, dialogue contrapuntique et variété d'ambiances dans ces pièces. Puisque la prosternation et doigté préférences varient considérablement entre les acteurs de la chaîne, marques de rédactionnelles ont été réduites au minimum. Ces arrangements sont un ajout attrayant, précieux aux travaux de chaîne ensemble. / 2 Violons / 52 pages / niveau : Débutant/Intermédiaire / Partition - Format: 11 X 8,5

Arrangeur: Johann Sebastian Bach. Par KUHNAU JOHANN. Adaptation of the motet 'Tristis est anima mea', attributed to Johann Kuhnau. The motet 'Der Gerechte kommt um' comes down to us as part of the Passion cantata 'Ein Lämmlein geht und trägt die Schuld' by Carl Heinrich Graun, into which movements by various other composers, including Bach and Telemann, were also later inserted. According to the research of Diethard Hellmann, editor of this edition, the motet was originally an a cappella composition by Johann Kuhnau with the text 'Tristis est anima mea', which then was adapted – most likely by Bach – with a new text and the addition of instrumental parts. The motet 'Der Gerechte kommt um' comes down to us as part of the Passioncantata 'Ein Lämmlein geht und trägt die Schuld' by Carl Heinrich Graun, into which movements by various other composers, including Bach and Telemann, were also later inserted. From the research of Diethard Hellmann, editor of this edition, the motet was originally an a cappella composition by Johann Kuhnau with the text 'Tristis est anima mea', which then was adapted—most likely by Bach—with a new text and the addition of insturmental parts. / Musique religieuse / Date parution : 1974-07-01/ Répertoire / Choeur SSATB, 2 Hautbois, 2 Violons, Alto et Basse

Arrangeur: Johann Sebastian Bach. Par KUHNAU JOHANN. Adaptation of the motet 'Tristis est anima mea', attributed to Johann Kuhnau. The motet 'Der Gerechte kommt um' comes down to us as part of the Passion cantata 'Ein Lämmlein geht und trägt die Schuld' by Carl Heinrich Graun, into which movements by various other composers, including Bach and Telemann, were also later inserted. According to the research of Diethard Hellmann, editor of this edition, the motet was originally an a cappella composition by Johann Kuhnau with the text 'Tristis est anima mea', which then was adapted – most likely by Bach – with a new text and the addition of instrumental parts. The motet 'Der Gerechte kommt um' comes down to us as part of the Passioncantata 'Ein Lämmlein geht und trägt die Schuld' by Carl Heinrich Graun, into which movements by various other composers, including Bach and Telemann, were also later inserted. From the research of Diethard Hellmann, editor of this edition, the motet was originally an a cappella composition by Johann Kuhnau with the text 'Tristis est anima mea', which then was adapted—most likely by Bach—with a new text and the addition of insturmental parts. / Musique religieuse / Date parution : 1974-07-01/ Répertoire / Choeur SSATB, 2 Hautbois, 2 Violons, Alto et Basse

Arrangeur: Johann Sebastian Bach. Par KUHNAU JOHANN. Adaptation of the motet 'Tristis est anima mea', attributed to Johann Kuhnau. The motet 'Der Gerechte kommt um' comes down to us as part of the Passion cantata 'Ein Lämmlein geht und trägt die Schuld' by Carl Heinrich Graun, into which movements by various other composers, including Bach and Telemann, were also later inserted. According to the research of Diethard Hellmann, editor of this edition, the motet was originally an a cappella composition by Johann Kuhnau with the text 'Tristis est anima mea', which then was adapted – most likely by Bach – with a new text and the addition of instrumental parts. The motet 'Der Gerechte kommt um' comes down to us as part of the Passioncantata 'Ein Lämmlein geht und trägt die Schuld' by Carl Heinrich Graun, into which movements by various other composers, including Bach and Telemann, were also later inserted. From the research of Diethard Hellmann, editor of this edition, the motet was originally an a cappella composition by Johann Kuhnau with the text 'Tristis est anima mea', which then was adapted—most likely by Bach—with a new text and the addition of insturmental parts. / Date parution : 1974-07-01/ Répertoire / Choeur SSATB, 2 Hautbois, 2 Violons, Alto et Basse

Arrangeur: Johann Sebastian Bach. Par KUHNAU JOHANN. Adaptation of the motet 'Tristis est anima mea', attributed to Johann Kuhnau. The motet 'Der Gerechte kommt um' comes down to us as part of the Passion cantata 'Ein Lämmlein geht und trägt die Schuld' by Carl Heinrich Graun, into which movements by various other composers, including Bach and Telemann, were also later inserted. According to the research of Diethard Hellmann, editor of this edition, the motet was originally an a cappella composition by Johann Kuhnau with the text 'Tristis est anima mea', which then was adapted – most likely by Bach – with a new text and the addition of instrumental parts. The motet 'Der Gerechte kommt um' comes down to us as part of the Passioncantata 'Ein Lämmlein geht und trägt die Schuld' by Carl Heinrich Graun, into which movements by various other composers, including Bach and Telemann, were also later inserted. From the research of Diethard Hellmann, editor of this edition, the motet was originally an a cappella composition by Johann Kuhnau with the text 'Tristis est anima mea', which then was adapted—most likely by Bach—with a new text and the addition of insturmental parts. / Musique religieuse / Date parution : 1974-07-01/ Répertoire / Choeur SSATB, 2 Hautbois, 2 Violons, Alto et Basse