BARENREITER Complete Piano Solo Works (4 Study Scores in a box set)

Format 16.5 x 22.5cm. An amazingly inexpensive study edition presenting all of Bach's clavier music in four large, handy study score volumes containing the definitive ""Urtext"" from the New Bach Edition. This unique edition was prepared by internationally recognized scholars on the basis of all known sources and the latest research findings. Besides familiar versions of many pieces, the reader will also discover widely divergent and heavily ornamented variants from Bach's immediate circle. Many of these variants appear here for the first time in print. Generally the contrasting versions faithfully reflect the state of the sources: hybrid versions of the sort often found elsewhere have been strictly avoided. An indispensable and reliable edition for all admirers of Bach's clavier music. Contents: Vol. 1: The Well-Tempered Clavier I II Vol. 2: Clavier Übung I - IV, The Art of Fugue, Ricercari Vol. 3: English Suites, French Suites, Inventions and Sinfonias , Notebook for Wilhelm Friedemann Bach, The Notebooks for Anna Magdalena Bach Vol. 4: Preludes, Individual Piano Works, Toccatas, Arrangements of Works by Other Composers The Bärenreiter Study Scores are a prime example of how Bärenreiter takes the Urtext musical text and transfers it into a practical format. The Bärenreiter Study Scores, format 16.5 x 22.5 cm, are ideal for musical analysis, rehearsal purposes and even conducting. The Study Scores are distinguished by high quality paper and binding as well as an excellent layout. In this way masterworks of musical history are made available as compact sized scores at extremely affordable prices!