Six Brandenburg Concertos for string quartet (parts) by Johann Sebastian Bach
Arranged by Joel Lish. Published by Middle Fiddle 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 Brandenburg Concertos, BWV 1046-51 are some of his most enduring works, written for Christian Ludwig, Margrave of Brandenburg-Schwedt as a possible musical resume. It is an extraordinary collection, with a dazzling amount of variety and invention. Some, like Nos. 1 and 3, put the ensemble front and center, while others showcase soloists, like Nos. 4 (for violin and two recorders) and 6 (for two violas). They are commonly performed in chamber arrangements, such as this one for string quartet by Joel Lish. Includes abridged and unabridged versions of movement 1 in No. 3. Spiral Bound Parts. Advanced level, Grade 5.
CONTENTS:
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major, BWV 1046
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major, BWV 1047
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major, BWV 1049
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major, BWV 1050
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in C Major, BWV 1051 (originally in B-flat Major)
