Two Pieces Arranged for Three Horns, by J.S. Bach
arr. by Jeffrey Snedeker
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Adagio, from Trio Sonata in G major, BWV 1039
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Snedeker
This lovely Adagio is the first movement of J. S. Bach’s Trio Sonata in G major, BWV 1039, for two flutes and continuo. Bach used the very same music in a Sonata for viola da gamba and continuo, BWV 1027. Experts estimate the date of composition to be 1736-41, while Bach was working in Leipzig. He wrote many chamber pieces during his time in Leipzig, probably for members of the famous Collegium Musicum that he directed This edition is essentially a transcription with some editing for the sake of range. The octave
displacement of the two flute parts actually creates a warmer color that (hopefully) works. Since Bach did not include indications for dynamics, the choice was to omit any editorial additions of dynamic changes. Performers are encouraged to follow their instincts and work together on the expressive aspects of this piece.
Siciliano, from Sonata in E-flat major, BWV 1031
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Snedeker
This well-known Siciliano is the middle movement of J. S. Bach’s Flute Sonata in E-flat major, BWV 1031. It was likely composed ca. 1730-34 for members of the Collegium Musicum of Leipzig which Bach directed. This edition is essentially a transcription of the solo flute line and keyboard accompaniment with some editing for the sake of range. Since Bach did not include indications for dynamics, the choice was to omit any editorial additions of dynamic changes. Performers are encouraged to follow their instincts and work together on the expressive aspects of this piece.
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Snedeker
This lovely Adagio is the first movement of J. S. Bach’s Trio Sonata in G major, BWV 1039, for two flutes and continuo. Bach used the very same music in a Sonata for viola da gamba and continuo, BWV 1027. Experts estimate the date of composition to be 1736-41, while Bach was working in Leipzig. He wrote many chamber pieces during his time in Leipzig, probably for members of the famous Collegium Musicum that he directed This edition is essentially a transcription with some editing for the sake of range. The octave
displacement of the two flute parts actually creates a warmer color that (hopefully) works. Since Bach did not include indications for dynamics, the choice was to omit any editorial additions of dynamic changes. Performers are encouraged to follow their instincts and work together on the expressive aspects of this piece.
Siciliano, from Sonata in E-flat major, BWV 1031
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Snedeker
This well-known Siciliano is the middle movement of J. S. Bach’s Flute Sonata in E-flat major, BWV 1031. It was likely composed ca. 1730-34 for members of the Collegium Musicum of Leipzig which Bach directed. This edition is essentially a transcription of the solo flute line and keyboard accompaniment with some editing for the sake of range. Since Bach did not include indications for dynamics, the choice was to omit any editorial additions of dynamic changes. Performers are encouraged to follow their instincts and work together on the expressive aspects of this piece.