Six Trio Sonatas, BWV 525-530 (version for violin, viola, and basso continuo) by Johann Sebastian Bach.
Arranged by Spencer Martin, Figured Bass by Gary Smoke, edited and prepared by Kenneth Martinson. Published by Gems Music.
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) was a German composer of the Baroque period and widely considered one of the greatest composers in the Western canon. He carefully studied the work of his forebears and contemporaries, incorporating intricate counterpoint and harmonic innovations into a sophisticated style that represents the zenith of the Baroque tradition. Though he wrote predominantly religious music-including several passions and over 200 cantatas-he is most celebrated today for his profoundly moving instrumental music, including concertos, suites, and sonatas, including many for strings-such as his Cello Suites and Sonatas and Partitas for violin.
Bach's Six Trio Sonatas, BWV 525-530 were written for organ, incorporating reworkings of past compositions as well as newly composed music. Taken together, they constitute one of Bach's crowning masterpieces for the organ. They also share a long history of domestic music-making in the form of chamber arrangements, some even originating with the Bach family. This arrangement for violin, viola, and basso continuo by Spencer Martin recaptures the spirit of these arrangements. Contains parts for violin, viola, cello, and keyboard. Advanced level, Grade 5.
CONTENTS:
Trio Sonata No. 1 in E-flat Major, BWV 525
- Trio Sonata No. 2 in C minor, BWV 526
- Trio Sonata No. 3 in D minor, BWV 527
- Trio Sonata No. 4 in E minor, BWV 528
- Trio Sonata No. 5 in C Major, BWV 529
- Trio Sonata No. 6 in G Major, BWV 530
