C.P.E. Bach: Selected Piano Sonatas - Volume 1
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- Composer: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1714-1788)
- Editor: Darrell M. Berg
- Instrumentation: Piano
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- Size: 9.3 x 12.2 inches
- Pages: 120
- Urtext / Critical Edition
Description
As a pedagogue and composer, Johann Sebastian Bach's second eldest son, Carl Philipp Emanuel, was preeminent in the field of keyboard music during the transitional period between the baroque and classical eras. From his over 150 keyboard sonatas we have assembled a three-volume chronological selection that focuses on attractiveness and variety. Moreover, it makes available many previously unpublished sonatas. After all, sixty of Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach's keyboard sonatas remained unpublished during his lifetime. This first volume contains eleven early compositions, composed between 1740 and 1748. The available sources for our Urtext edition have been autographs, first prints issued during Bach's lifetime and manuscript copies from Bach's circle. Darrell M. Berg's preface provides important performance suggestions concerning the prescribed ornaments. with Berg's table of the most important embellishments and their correct rendition, the player is optimally equipped to study Bach's keyboard sonatas.
Works:
- Württembergische Sonata in B Minor, Wq. 49:6
- Keyboard Sonata in E-flat Major, Wq. 52:1
- Keyboard Sonata in F-sharp Minor, Wq. 52:4
- Keyboard Sonata in F Minor, H 40, Wq. 62:6
- Keyboard Sonata in C Major, H 41, Wq. 62:7
- Keyboard Sonatina in G Major (First Edition), H 23, Wq. 65:12
- Keyboard Sonata in B Minor, H 35, Wq. 65:13
- Keyboard Sonata in G Minor, H 47, Wq. 65:17
- Keyboard Sonata in G Major, H 56, Wq. 65:22
- Keyboard Sonata in D Minor, H 57, Wq. 65:23
- Keyboard Sonata in D Minor (with 2 manuals), H 53, Wq. 69
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Choral Score
A score for vocalists that only contains the vocal lines. The instrumental parts are not there for reference. Generally, cheaper than a vocal score and requires multiple copies for purchase.
Facsimile
Reproductions of the original hand-written scores from the composer.
Full Score
For ensemble music, this indicates that the edition contains all parts on a single system (there are not separate parts for each player). In larger ensembles, this is for the conductor.
Hardcover
Hardbound. Generally either linen-covered or half-leather.
Orchestral Parts
Similar to a wind set, this is a collection of parts. In the case of strings, the numbers listed are the number of copies included, though generally these are available individually (often with minimum quantities required).
Paperback
When publishers offer multiple bindings (e.g. hardcover) or study scores, this is the "standard" version. If you're planning to play the music, this is probably what you want.
Performance / Playing Score
A score of the music containing all parts on one system, intended for players to share. There are not separate parts for each player.
Set of Parts
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Solo Part with Piano Reduction
For solo pieces with orchestra, this is a version that contains a piano reduction of the orchestra parts. For piano pieces, two copies are typically needed for performance.
Study Score
A small (think choral size) copy of the complete score meant for studying, and not playing. They make great add-ons when learning concertos and small chamber works.
Vocal Score
A score prepared for vocalists that includes the piano/organ part or a reduction of the instrumental parts.
Wind Set
For orchestral music, this is a collection of wind and percussion parts. The specific quantities of each instrument are notated.
With Audio
In addition to the printed music, the edition contains recordings of the pieces. This may be an included CD, or access to files on the internet.
With / Without Fingering (Markings)
Some publishers prepare two copies - a pure Urtext edition that includes no fingering (or bowing) suggestions and a lightly edited version that includes a minimal number of editorial markings.
C.P.E. Bach: Selected Piano Sonatas - Volume 1
