From early in the 17th century until the form engaged the interest of Johann Sebastian Bach various notable German composers - including Rosenmüller Fischer Fasch and Telemann - had contributed to the development of the orchestral suite or 'Ouverture' which name betrays its French theatrical origins. From Bach himself only four such suites have come down to us due to the diligence of C.F.Penzel who was a student at the Thomasschule from 1751 and who made copies of Bach's MSS he found there. Thus neither the dates nor the order of composition of the suites can be established with any certainty. As to the present suite in B minor recent criticism suggests that Bach'sidiomatic flute writing in this popular suite would even in 1737 or later have been considered fashionably up-to-date even in Paris. It has also been suggested that the suite could have been written expressly for Pierre-Gabriel Buffardin principal flautist of the Dresden Court Orchestra.

Flute and Clarinet Quintet. Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. Formation : Musique de Chambre, Quintette, Quatuor - Instrumentation :Flûte et Quatuor de Clarinettes : 1 Flûte Traversière 3 Clarinettes Sib 1 Clarinette Basse - Niveau de Difficulté : Intermédiaire / Avancé - Durée : 1 mn 25 s - Style Musical : Classique - Catégorie : Arrangement - Compositeur : Johann Sebastian BACH - Arrangeur : Eric VIRETON / Niveau : Intermédiaire à Avancé / Répertoire / Flûte Traversière et 4 Clarinettes

Clarinet and String Ensemble. Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. Formation : Musique de Chambre, Quintette, Quatuor - Instrumentation :Clarinette et Quatuor à Cordes : 1 Clarinette 2 Violons 1 Alto 1 Violoncelle - Niveau de Difficulté : Intermédiaire / Avancé - Durée : 1 mn 25 s - Style Musical : Classique - Catégorie : Arrangement - Compositeur : Johann Sebastian BACH - Arrangeur : Eric VIRETON / Niveau : Intermédiaire à Avancé / Répertoire / Clarinette et Quatuor à Cordes

Oboe and Clarinet Ensemble. Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. Formation : Musique de Chambre, Quintette, Quatuor - Instrumentation :Hautbois et Quatuor de Clarinettes : 1 Hautbois 3 Clarinettes Sib 1 Clarinette Basse - Niveau de Difficulté : Intermédiaire / Avancé - Durée : 1 mn 25 s - Style Musical : Classique - Catégorie : Arrangement - Compositeur : Johann Sebastian BACH - Arrangeur : Eric VIRETON / Niveau : Intermédiaire à Avancé / Répertoire / Hautbois et 4 Clarinettes

The Suite No.2 In B Minor is one of Bach's best known works. Close attention has been given here to authenticity and detailed performance notes are included. The accompaniment has been arranged specifically for piano rather than simply as an orchestral reduction without sacrificing any essential elements. Edited by Trevor Wye piano arrangement by Robert Scott.