Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 for violin, viola, and cello (parts); Johann Sebastian Bach

Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 for violin, viola, and cello (parts) by Johann Sebastian Bach

Transcribed by Dmitry Sitkovetsky Published by Doblinger

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 Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 is one of his most important and renowned keyboard works. The piece consists of an aria and 30 inventive variations of contrapuntal perfection. This attractive arrangement for string trio of violin, viola, and cello by Dmitry Sitkovetsky makes it possible for accomplished string players to enjoy performing this masterpiece. Parts only. Advanced level, Grade 5.