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J.S. Bach: The Six Keyboard Partitas, a new performing edition by Vladimir Feltsman [Printed Music]
£19.99
In stock
Catalogue Number
NMP1251
For Solo Piano
122-page A4 wire-bound Score
ISMN No: 979-0-708219-01-9
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This edition presents the score of the Six Partitas as found in the Bach-Gesellschaft Ausgabe, published by Breitkopf und Hartel in 1853. The score itself is unaltered; performing suggestions are added in light grey. Bach did not use such terms as “ritenuto,” “meno mosso,” “piu mosso,” “accelerando,” “crescendo,” and “diminuendo,” and they are not used here. Instead, arrows pointing from right to left and from left to right indicate a gradual slowing down and speeding up respectively. A comma means a delay of the material that follows it. Arrows pointing up and down indicate changes of dynamics, intensity, and character of sound. A wavy line indicates a change of pace and a more improvisational manner of presentation. Staccato signs and accents have their conventional meaning. A short line over or under the note indicates a gentle separation between the notes, similar to “portamento.” A longer line calls for additional vertical pressure on the note, similar to “marcato.” There are multiple options for articulation, phrasing, and execution of the embellishments and repeats encountered in Bach’s works for keyboard. Ultimately, it is up to each performer to pick just one of these options that feels right. It depends in large part on the performer’s overall idea about the work at hand, and their personal taste. The options suggested here are intended to enhance the expressiveness of the work, to emphasize its structure, and to increase its impact on the listener. Bach’s manuscripts provide only the bare notes and little information beyond that. It is up to each of us to find a satisfying way to play these works. The opportunities offered in this edition are suggestions only, not instructions to follow. © Vladimir Feltsman
A PDF Version of this score is available upon request.
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