Description

Bach's existence was characterized by "a quest for all that was best in his art to refine it in the fire of his genius," as noted in Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians. His exceptional command of rhythm and harmony, along with his inventive spirit and compositional brilliance, resulted in some of the most profound and exquisite music ever created. These attributes are particularly prominent in his early concerti, which rank among the most frequently recorded and performed pieces within the baroque canon.

This accessible volume presents, in its entirety and without abridgment, the seven complete concerti for solo keyboard and orchestra by the master, drawn from the esteemed Bach-Gesellschaft edition, which remains the authoritative source for Bach's works. Composed in Leipzig around 1735, these refined pieces are largely derived from earlier existing or lost concerti by Bach for violin and wind instruments. The full scores included are the Concerto in D Minor (BWV 1052), Concerto in E Major (BWV 1053), Concerto in D Major (BWV 1054), Concerto in A Major (BWV 1055), Concerto in F Minor (BWV 1056), Concerto in F Major (BWV 1057), and Concerto in G Minor (BWV 1058).

Musicians, students, and admirers of Bach will appreciate this clearly printed and affordably priced edition of these timeless works by the preeminent master of the baroque era.