Johann Sebastian Bach
Ullrich Scheideler (Editor)
Bachs Six Partitas form what is presumably the most famous and challenging collection of suites in music history. Bach was aware of the weightiness of his cycle as he initially had these multi-movement partitas, composed in Leipzig between 1726 and 1730, published in individual editions. This culminated in their publication in an anthology that proudly sports the opus number 1 in 1731. Their diversity of forms knows no bounds and the musical texture is infused with the most ingenious counterpoint, but at the same time performers will not miss out on the enjoyment of virtuosic playing in any way.
G. Henle Publishers presents this magnum opus in a revised Urtext edition that consults the original editions as well as autograph sources while also extensively documenting the numerous entries in correction copies from Bachs circle. In addition, the ornamented versions have been included in the appendix. For purists, Henle also offers this milestone work in an edition without fingerings.
HN 1518 ISMN 979-0-2018-1518-3
Partita 1 B flat major BWV 825
6 medium
ABRSM:
Harpsichord Grade 7 recommended
Partita 2 c minor BWV 826
7 difficult
ABRSM:
Piano LRSM
Piano Grade 8
Partita 3 a minor BWV 827
6 medium
Partita 4 D major BWV 828
7 difficult
ABRSM:
Harpsichord FRSM
Partita 5 G major BWV 829
6 medium
ABRSM:
Piano LRSM
Partita 6 e minor BWV 830
7 difficult
ABRSM:
Piano FRSM
Harpsichord Grade 8 recommended
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