Author : Johann Sebastian Bach

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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 : Nils Franke, Johann Sebastian Bach, George Frideric Handel, Domenico Scarlatti

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Author : Johann Sebastian Bach

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Author : Johann Sebastian Bach, Charles Gounod

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Gounod demonstrated a willingness to reinterpret the works of earlier composers in his own unique style. In 1852, he enhanced the renowned arpeggios of Bach’s C-major Prelude BWV 846 from the Well-Tempered Clavier by adding a new melody that featured its own operatic climax. Initially, he released instrumental versions titled “Méditation” and subsequently experimented with various texts for the melody. By 1859, he finalized the vocal version using the text of the Ave Maria. By the 1890s, it was noted that this enchanting melody had been performed countless times by esteemed female vocalists, and its enduring popularity has persisted to this day. This widespread acclaim has prompted Henle Verlag to produce an Urtext edition of this beloved piece, grounded in original sources and accompanied by critical commentary.

Author : Johann Sebastian Bach, Charles Gounod

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Gounod demonstrated a willingness to reinterpret the works of earlier composers in his own unique style. In 1852, he infused a new melody, complete with an operatic climax, into the renowned arpeggios of Bach’s C-major Prelude BWV 846 from the Well-Tempered Clavier. Initially, he released instrumental versions titled “Méditation” and subsequently experimented with various texts until he finalized the vocal version in 1859, using the text of the Ave Maria. By the 1890s, it was noted that this enchanting melody had been performed countless times by esteemed female vocalists, and its enduring popularity persists today. This widespread acclaim prompted Henle Verlag to produce an Urtext edition of this global favorite, grounded in original sources and accompanied by critical commentary. In 1859, alongside the original high voice edition, versions for middle and low voices were also published, likely at the request of the publishers. Following this precedent, the Henle Urtext edition of “Ave Maria” is available in two transpositions for lower vocal ranges.

Author : Johann Sebastian Bach, Charles Gounod

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The French Bach revival, which commenced in the early 19th century, reached a significant peak around 1850. At that time, Charles Gounod, who was relatively unknown, delved deeply into Bach's compositions, including his chorales, motets, and the preludes and fugues from the Well-Tempered Clavier. In a private performance in 1852, Gounod is reported to have created an expressive, cantabile melody over the renowned broken chords of Bach’s C-major Prelude BWV 846, which would later gain immense popularity when paired with the text of the Ave Maria. Initial instrumental arrangements of this piece were published in 1853, including a solo piano version by Gounod himself, now presented for the first time as an Urtext edition.

Author : Johann Sebastian Bach

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Author : Johann Sebastian Bach

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This volume provides a complete vocal and instrumental score of eleven cantatas, sourced from the esteemed Bach-Gesellschaft editions. Additionally, a new supplement includes the eleven German texts presented in libretto format, accompanied by a corresponding literal line-by-line translation by Stanley Appelbaum.