SKU: BR.OB-4949-15
ISBN 9790004326299. 10 x 12.5 inches.
For the composition of the Christmas Oratorio, Bach made use of the parody method - as he did in other large vocal works as well - that is, he drew upon previously written pieces (here primarily from the Congratulatory Cantatas BWV 213 and 214) and skilfully adapted them to the new text. It is likely that Bach began working on the music during the Advent period of 1734. Besides the first performance which took place during the Christmas season 1734/35, it seems quite probable that other performances were held during Bachs lifetime, since the original, partly autographic performance material discloses traces of frequent use.For the composition of the Christmas Oratorio, Bach made use of the parody method - as he did in other large vocal works as well - that is, he drew upon previously written pieces and skilfully adapted them to the new text.
SKU: BR.EB-7048
ISBN 9790004172025. 7.5 x 10.5 inches. German / English.
SKU: BR.OB-4065-20
The aim of this combined scholarly and practical edition of the Brandenburg Concerto is to offer a state of the art performance material of this standard work of Baroque music literature, which satisfies the practical needs of performing artists.
ISBN 9790004303481. 10 x 12.5 inches.
The aim of this combined scholarly and practical edition of the Brandenburg Concertos is to offer a state of the art performance material of these standard works of Baroque music literature, which satisfies the practical needs of performing artists.These new editions were based on surviving autographic source material - some of which, for the Fifth Concerto for example, has been taken into account for the first time - and the 'Neue Bach-Ausgabe' (NBA). Moreover, they also make use of relevant 18th-century theoretical writings for editorial additions and observations on performance practice.(from the joint preface to the Six Brandenburg Concertos by the Bach scholars Werner Felix, Winfried Hoffmann and Armin Schneiderheinze)Instead of a slow movement, the Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 has nothing but two chords. Bach, like Handel in his organ concertos, most likely wanted the solo instruments to insert an improvisation here. But what is easy for the proficient organ soloist in Handel's music turns out to be impossible for the nine solo parts in Bach's piece. Emil Platen's solution offers a loosely structured elaboration that is placed before the two chords notated by Bach and that uses all of the string instruments. It draws its inspiration from stylistic elements of the concerto, without creating the impression of being an autonomous movement..
SKU: PR.ZM23420
UPC: 680160650927.
SKU: PR.ZM28050
UPC: 680160653010.
SKU: BA.BA05014-98
ISBN 9790006461691. 27 x 19 cm inches. Language: German.
SKU: BA.BA05014-97
ISBN 9790006461684. 27 x 19 cm inches.
SKU: BA.BA05014-91
ISBN 9790006574643. 27 x 19 cm inches. Language: German. Preface: Dürr, Alfred.
With the publication of this choral score the performance material for this central work by Johann Sebastian Bach is now complete.
About Barenreiter Urtext
What can I expect from a Barenreiter Urtext edition?
MUSICOLOGICALLY SOUND - A reliable musical text based on all available sources - A description of the sources - Information on the genesis and history of the work - Valuable notes on performance practice - Includes an introduction with critical commentary explaining source discrepancies and editorial decisions ... AND PRACTICAL - Page-turns, fold-out pages, and cues where you need them - A well-presented layout and a user-friendly format - Excellent print quality - Superior paper and binding
SKU: BA.BA05014-99
ISBN 9790006461707. 27 x 19 cm inches. Language: German.
SKU: BA.BA05070-41
ISBN 9790006463480. 24.5 x 17.5 cm inches.
This separately published Critical Commentary offers extensive information on the genesis, reception, sources, and readings of the works included in the music volume.