The Cello Suites

The Cello Suites
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Publisher : Open Road + Grove/Atlantic
Total Pages : 328
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ISBN-10 : 9780802197979
ISBN-13 : 0802197973
Rating : 4/5 (79 Downloads)

Synopsis The Cello Suites by : Eric Siblin

An award-winning journey through Johann Sebastian Bach’s six cello suites and the brilliant musician who revealed their lasting genius. One fateful evening, journalist and pop-music critic Eric Siblin attended a recital of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Cello Suites—an experience that set him on an epic quest to uncover the mysterious history of the entrancing compositions and their miraculous reemergence nearly two hundred years later. In pursuit of his musicological obsession, Siblin would unravel three centuries of intrigue, politics, and passion. Winner of the Mavis Gallant Prize for Non-fiction and the McAuslan First Book Prize, The Cello Suites weaves together three dramatic narratives: the disappearance of Bach’s manuscript in the eighteenth century, Pablo Casals’s discovery and popularization of the music in Spain in the late nineteenth century, and Siblin’s infatuation with the suites in the present day. The search led Siblin to Barcelona, where Casals, just thirteen and in possession of his first cello, roamed the backstreets with his father in search of sheet music and found Bach’s lost suites tucked in a dark corner of a store. Casals played them every day for twelve years before finally performing them in public. Siblin sheds new light on the mysteries that continue to haunt this music more than 250 years after its composer’s death: Why did Bach compose the suites for the cello, then considered a lowly instrument? What happened to the original manuscript? A seamless blend of biography and music history, The Cello Suites is a true-life journey of discovery, fueled by the power of these musical masterpieces. “The ironies of artistic genius and public taste are subtly explored in this winding, entertaining tale of a musical masterpiece.” —Publishers Weekly “Siblin’s writing is most inspired when describing the life of Casals, showing a genuine affection for the cellist, who . . . used his instrument and the suites as weapons of protest and pleas for peace.” —Booklist, starred review

J. S. Bach - Cello Suite 1 (Lorimer)

J. S. Bach - Cello Suite 1 (Lorimer)
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Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages : 13
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781609749187
ISBN-13 : 1609749189
Rating : 4/5 (87 Downloads)

Synopsis J. S. Bach - Cello Suite 1 (Lorimer) by : J.S. Bach

Bach's masterpieces transcribed for classical guitar.

The Bach Cello Suites

The Bach Cello Suites
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Publisher : Faber & Faber
Total Pages : 163
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780571366262
ISBN-13 : 0571366260
Rating : 4/5 (62 Downloads)

Synopsis The Bach Cello Suites by : Steven Isserlis

A unique Companion to J S Bach's iconic Cello Suites from internationally-renowned cellist Steven Isserlis. 'Isserlis is the master of the material, yet always able to make it accessible . . . It is an absolute treat to be led to this sublime music by such an ethusiastic expert.' MICHAEL PALIN 'The book I've always wanted: an accessible, eloquent guide to the world's greatest - and maybe most elusive - pieces of music. And written by the man I'd want to tell me about it. This is such a delight.' DERREN BROWN 'Illuminating.' OBSERVER 'Striking.' THE SPECTATOR Bach's six Cello Suites are among the most cherished of all the works in the classical music literature. Shrouded in mystery - they were largely unknown for some two hundred years after their composition - they have acquired a magical aura which continues to attract and fascinate audiences the world over. To cellists they represent a musical bible, to listeners, scarcely less. Through what are on the surface simple dance suites, Bach takes us on a spiritual journey like no other, leading us from joy to tragedy, concluding in jubilation, even triumph. Award-winning international cellist Steven Isserlis, whose recent recording of the Suites met with the highest critical acclaim, goes deep into that emotional journey, bringing to bear all his many years' experience of performing the Suites. His book is intended as a rewarding companion for all music lovers, ranging from the casual listener to the performing musician. By offering his own very personal observations of the music, Isserlis's aim is to take the reader further into the world of the Suites in order to enhance the experience of hearing some of the greatest works ever composed. Praise for Steven Isserlis' BACH: THE CELLO SUITES 'The most wonderful cello-playing, surely among the most consistently beautiful to have been heard in this demanding music.' GRAMOPHONE 'Isserlis has done the impossible. He has given the listener something new, and indeed something outstandingly good . . . This recording can sit proudly on the shelf alongside the great recordings of Casals and Rostropovich. In fact, I may find myself picking it up as the favourite.' BBC RADIO 3

Six Suites for Violoncello Solo

Six Suites for Violoncello Solo
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Total Pages :
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ISBN-10 : 1429105593
ISBN-13 : 9781429105590
Rating : 4/5 (93 Downloads)

Synopsis Six Suites for Violoncello Solo by : David Starkweather

This edition of the Bach Cello Suites is appealing to both the scholar and the performer. The genesis of this edition was the alignment of the relevant manuscripts for easy comparison and study using a line-by-line layout. It has resulted in the ultimate scholarly approach to the study of these manuscripts and has led to many discoveries concerning notes, trills, dots, dynamics, and rhythm. In the scordatura version of "Suite No. 5," pitch names are given above the notes for the re-tuned top string, clarifying confusing elements in the notation. Fingerings and bowings in this edition reflect those used on the DVD set of Starkweather's performance of the suites (item number 730150). Reference to the manuscript edition makes it possible to visually assess the ambiguity of many of the slurs and to reach one's own conclusions.

Trills in the Bach Cello Suites

Trills in the Bach Cello Suites
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Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Total Pages : 218
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780806185347
ISBN-13 : 0806185341
Rating : 4/5 (47 Downloads)

Synopsis Trills in the Bach Cello Suites by : Jerome Carrington

Offers performers, teachers and students new insights into ornamentation. An important new reference work that has earned praise from America’s leading Bach scholar and an impressive list of distinguished cellists. The Cello Suites of Johann Sebastian Bach contain some one hundred trills, many open to diverse execution and more than half sparking controversy among musicians. Now accomplished cellist Jerome Carrington brings together and examines historically informed interpretations of the trills and compares them with contemporary performance practice. Carrington collects and annotates every trill in the Cello Suites, examining each ornament individually to find the most historically accurate solution for its execution. For determining the form of each trill, he offers a method that includes analysis of harmonic structure. Because no autograph copy of the Cello Suites has survived, he undertakes a detailed study of the manuscript of the Lute Suite in G minor, which Bach adapted from Cello Suite No. 5, as a reference for correcting errors and verifying harmonic and rhythmic details. Bursting with new ideas, Trills in the Bach Cello Suites offers insight for performers and music theorists alike. It will aid in the interpretation of these classic works as it renews our appreciation for Bach’s genius.

Johann Sebastian Bach - Cello Suite No.3 in C Major - Bwv 1009 - A Score for the Cello

Johann Sebastian Bach - Cello Suite No.3 in C Major - Bwv 1009 - A Score for the Cello
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Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Total Pages : 10
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781473363588
ISBN-13 : 1473363586
Rating : 4/5 (88 Downloads)

Synopsis Johann Sebastian Bach - Cello Suite No.3 in C Major - Bwv 1009 - A Score for the Cello by : Johann Sebastian Bach

This volume presents the complete score for Johann Sebastian Bach's “Cello Suite No.3 in C Major, BWV 1009”. This suite belongs to some of the most frequently performed and recognisable solo cello compositions ever written. “Cello Suite No.3 in C Major” was composed during the period 1717–23. Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 – 1750) was a German musician and composer during the Baroque period. He based his work on existing German styles but often adopted and adapted textures, rhythms, and forms from other countries, especially from Italy and France. Although his music was celebrated for its technical mastery, artistic beauty, and intellectual profundity during his lifetime, it was not until the 19th century that he was considered a great composer. Today, he is generally recognised as being one of the most important composers to have ever lived. Classic Music Collection constitutes an extensive library of the most well-known and universally-enjoyed works of classical music ever composed, reproduced from authoritative editions for the enjoyment of musicians and music students the world over.

Johann Sebastian Bach - Cello Suite III Bwv 1009

Johann Sebastian Bach - Cello Suite III Bwv 1009
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Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages : 66
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1978049803
ISBN-13 : 9781978049802
Rating : 4/5 (03 Downloads)

Synopsis Johann Sebastian Bach - Cello Suite III Bwv 1009 by : Jeffrey Goodman

Johann Sebastian Bach's Suites � Violoncello Solo senza Basso are thought to have been composed during 1717-1723, when Bach served as Kapellmeister in K�then. The manuscript copy of Cello Suite III, BWV 1009 is the only surviving original. It is generally thought to be in the hand of Bach's second wife Anna Magdelena Bach. Some scholars now believe that the manuscript is indeed in the hand of Johann Sebastian Bach. It is housed in the Deutsche Staatsbibliothek in Berlin. This is the historical source, along with current scholarly editions of the Bach cello suites, from which this arrangement has been made. Cello Suite III, BWV 1009, is in the key of C major. This arrangement transposes the original key to A major.It is interesting to note that the great 20th century cello virtuoso Pablo Casals declined to edit his own edition of the cello suites. He said that was because his attitude to the music was founded on an unending search for musical and technical solutions, and thus was ever evolving and changing. He felt that any edition of his would therefore become out of date in a short time.For guitarists Casals's attitude of "unending search" is doubly applicable. This arrangement reflects my own current take on how Bach's Cello Suite III may be played on guitar. In order to offer guitarists a rich palette of resources with which to explore this music, this edition consists of three parts, each of which includes the complete suite:Part I - The fully realized guitar arrangement.Part II - The guitar arrangement in score with the unadorned cello part. This allows the player to always have at hand a definitive resource to see what the Bach original was.Part III - This is a reproduction of the original manuscript, which is essential for not only cellists, but for guitarists as well.

Cello Suite III

Cello Suite III
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 19
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ISBN-10 : OCLC:276866902
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (02 Downloads)

Synopsis Cello Suite III by : Johann Sebastian Bach

Bach Cello Suites for Electric Bass

Bach Cello Suites for Electric Bass
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Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages : 214
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781495032592
ISBN-13 : 1495032590
Rating : 4/5 (92 Downloads)

Synopsis Bach Cello Suites for Electric Bass by :

(Bass). All six of J.S. Bach's essential suites for unaccompanied cello are arranged here for bass guitar in standard notation and tablature. Includes: Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007 * Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008 * Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009 * Suite No. 4 in Eb Major, BWV 1010 * Suite No. 5 in C Minor, BWV 1011 * Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012.