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Cambridge University Press Bach: The Cello Suites - Cambridge Music Handbooks

Name: Bach: The Cello Suites - Cambridge Music Handbooks
Brand: Cambridge University Press
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This Cambridge University Press handbook offers a comprehensive examination of J. S. Bach's Cello Suites, revealing how these unaccompanied works evolved from historical curiosities into masterpieces of composition. The guide explores the distinctive characteristics of each dance type used throughout the suites and uncovers the compositional techniques Bach employed to create unity within each suite. By analysing the four surviving manuscript copies of Bach's original work, the handbook provides invaluable insights into authentic performance practices and interpretation. Discover how the Cello Suites gradually gained recognition and acceptance from around 1860 onwards, transforming from neglected pieces into essential repertoire for cellists and classical music enthusiasts seeking deeper understanding of these innovative compositions.

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Examines the compositional methods Bach used to achieve cohesion within each of the six Cello Suites.

Analyses the characteristics and historical context of dance types featured throughout Bach's unaccompanied cello works.

Discusses four surviving manuscript copies of Bach's original composition and their performance implications.

Traces the historical reception and gradual acceptance of the Cello Suites from 1860 onwards.

Published by Cambridge University Press as part of the New Cambridge Music Handbooks series for serious music study.

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Brand: Cambridge University Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1316511774
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Music > Styles > Classical Music
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 11 September 2025
Listed Since: 23 December 2024

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