Author : Johann Sebastian Bach, Ferruccio Busoni

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J. S. Bach's Chaconne from Partita No. 2 in D Minor has captivated numerous esteemed composers throughout history, leading many to adapt this remarkable work for various instruments. Among these adaptations, Ferruccio Busoni's arrangement stands out as particularly notable. He skillfully translates the intricate string passages into a piano composition, maintaining a close connection to Bach's original while fully utilizing the modern piano's capabilities. This Henle Urtext edition not only considers traditional sources but also offers a thorough analysis of a piano roll featuring Busoni's own performance. Additionally, the fingerings are provided by the acclaimed pianist Marc-André Hamelin.

Author : Johann Sebastian Bach, Ferruccio Busoni

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Busoni's ten Chorale Preludes for Organ, alongside his Chaconne for Violin, represent his most recognized piano transcriptions of J. S. Bach's compositions. While the Chaconne was intended for concert settings, the Chorale Preludes are arranged in a style reminiscent of chamber music.

Author : Johann Sebastian Bach, Ferruccio Busoni

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In addition to the violin Chaconne (HN 557) and the ten Chorale Preludes for organ (HN 1293), the Prelude and Fugue in D major is among the most recognized piano transcriptions that Busoni created from the works of J. S. Bach. Substantial evidence indicates that he regarded these three compositions as exemplary of his transcription approach. The title's explicit indication of the Prelude and Fugue for concert performance highlights the increased virtuosic demands placed on the pianist. Indeed, Busoni requires the performer to have complete mastery of the keyboard, aiming to convey the grand soundscape of the organ piece while remaining true to Bach's spirit. This Urtext edition is highly recommended for pianists eager to fully explore the instrument's capabilities.

Author : Johann Sebastian Bach, Ferruccio Busoni

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The combination of Bach's compositions and Busoni's masterful piano transcriptions is enough to quicken any pianist's pulse. Busoni's transcriptions managed to preserve the essence of Bach's original works, written for other instruments, while also showcasing the full expressive and technical capabilities of the grand piano.

Author : Ferruccio Busoni

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Author : Ferruccio Busoni

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Author : Ferruccio Busoni

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To mark the 100th anniversary of Ferruccio Busoni's death, G. Henle Publishers is releasing one of his most important original piano works. Despite Busoni's fame for his Bach arrangements, he was considered an avant-garde composer at the beginning of the 20th century, transcending the boundaries of tonality like Schoenberg, though pursuing very different goals and experimenting with new harmonic systems in each composition. In his 1912 "Sonatina seconda", Busoni achieved captivating, evocative sound effects that contemporaries admired for their "fantastic-mystical character" and natural, spontaneous, intuitive harmony.

Author : Franz Liszt, Ferruccio Busoni

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