Ten Little Classics for viola and piano by Johann Sebastian Bach
Arranged by James Francis Murphy. Published by Carl Fischer
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.
This delightful collection contains several approachable arrangements from Bach's keyboard suites, sure to provide beginning violists with an introduction to Bach's work. Late beginning level, Grade 2.
