Bach, J.S. - Cello Suites 1-4 (Arr Wright)
AA1481
Description
J.S. Bach: Cello Suites 1-4
Arranged for Guitar by Richard Wright
For more than a century guitarists have been irresistibly drawn to Bach’s remarkable cello suites. Here, for the first time, are the first four in the easiest and most resonant guitar keys. Suites I–IV must be transposed to work on the guitar, whereas Suite V is always played in A minor, in Bach’s own lute version, and the equally demanding Suite VI can only be played in its original key of D.
By adding as little as possible, these arrangements preserve the integrity of the originals, in which melody, bass and harmony are woven effortlessly into a single fabric. They also, crucially, offer the guitarist Bach at a lower level of difficulty than his music for lute or unaccompanied violin.
Another unique feature is the inclusion of optional ‘improvised’ divisions – suggestions for the additional ornamentation of passages to reflect typical 18th-century performance practice.
This is an essential addition to any guitarist’s library with selected movements featured in the 2009 ABRSM guitar syllabus (Grades 5-8). “This publication beats the others hands down; no contest. I can’t see me needing any other edition of these four suites. They are that good. Buy with confidence.”
Published by Cadenza Music
Delivery
UK
Small Parcel
- Royal Mail '2nd Class': £2.50 (2-3 working days)
- Royal Mail 'Tracked 48': £4.95 (Delivery aim: 48 hours)
Medium Parcel
- Royal Mail '2nd Class': £4.95 (2-3 working days)
- Royal Mail 'Tracked 48': £7.95 (Delivery aim: 48 hours)
Guitar / Guitar Cases
- Courier: £9.95 (Aim: Next working day)
Europe
Small Parcel
- Royal Mail 'International Standard Europe': £7.50
- Royal Mail 'Tracked Europe': £14.95
Medium Parcel
- Royal Mail 'International Standard Europe': £9.95
- Royal Mail 'Tracked Europe': £14.95
Guitar / Guitar Cases
- Courier: £15.00
Rest of World
Small Parcel
- Royal Mail 'International Standard Worldwide': £12.50
- Royal Mail 'Tracked Worldwide': £19.95
Medium Parcel
- Royal Mail 'International Standard Worldwide': £15.95
- Royal Mail 'Tracked Worldwide': £19.95
Guitar / Guitar Cases
- Courier: £75.00
Returns
If you are not entirely happy with your goods you may return them for a refund or exchange by notifying us within seven days of delivery. This does not apply to overseas deliveries.
Your custom is very important to us and we wish to make your purchases as trouble free as possible. We take great care in the processing and dispatch of orders but if you are not entirely satisfied please let us know and we will do our utmost to assist you.