Description
Bach's Six Partitas are widely regarded as one of the most renowned and demanding collections of suites in the history of music. Acknowledging the significance of this work, Bach initially published these multi-movement partitas, composed in Leipzig between 1726 and 1730, in separate editions. This effort culminated in their compilation into an anthology that proudly bears the opus number "1" in 1731. The variety of forms within the partitas is limitless, and the musical texture is enriched with masterful counterpoint, while performers are also afforded the pleasure of engaging in virtuosic playing. G. Henle Publishers offers this monumental work in a revised Urtext edition, which references the original publications and autograph sources, and thoroughly documents the numerous corrections made by Bach's contemporaries. Additionally, ornamented versions are included in the appendix. This edition represents a significant milestone in the study of Bach's music.
