The Six Brandenburg Concertos and the Four Orchestral Suites in Full Score (Paperback)
This is a complete, unabridged republication of the standard Bach-Gesellschaft editions of the six Brandenburg Concertos and four Orchestral Suites of Johann Sebastian Bach.
Among the most frequently performed and recorded works in the entire repertoire, these compositions are provided in full scores with original instrumentation in this edition. A summary in English of the German-language editors' prefaces has been newly prepared. The scores are printed in large, clear format that is convenient for performance, use, study, and reference.
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) was a prolific German composer and organist whose sacred and secular works for choir, orchestra, and solo instruments exemplify the heart and soul of the Baroque period. A revival of interest and performances of his music began early in the 19th century and continue to this day. He is now widely considered to be one of the greatest composers in the Western tradition.