LBMP–034: J S Bach – Eight Preludes and Fugues for Organ, Arranged for Two Keyboards
From €69.12
Bach’s major organ Preludes and Fugues rank among the most demanding works written for the instrument. Probably intended for recital rather than liturgical use, they were often practised at home on pedal harpsichord or pedal clavichord. Reflecting the Bach family’s tradition of composing for pairs of keyboards, this edition presents eight works arranged for two harpsichords, clavichords, organs or pianos. Based on the best surviving manuscript and printed sources, the arrangements exploit the possibilities of dialogue between two instruments, transforming virtuoso solo works into rewarding chamber music.
ISMN: 979-0-706670-6-45 Two volumes (prima and seconda), 200 pages total Edited and arranged by Francis Knights
- A handsome hardback set of two volumes: prima and seconda
- An arrangement for two keyboards of eight of Bach’s organ preludes and fugues: BWV 532, 541–544, 547, 548 and 552
- Perfect for two harpsichords, clavichords or pianos.Prices vary according to your needs. Please first choose the format you require.
- Three available formats
- Colour hardback cover with a matt finish (choice on checkout)
- Wire-bound with soft colour cover (choice on checkout)
- Tablet (PDF – one download available for 5 days)
- Three available formats
- Colour hardback cover with a matt finish (choice on checkout)
- Wire-bound with soft colour cover (choice on checkout)
- Tablet (PDF – one download available for 5 days)
Prices vary according to your needs. Please first choose the format you require.
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Print editions also include a tablet version (PDF), which you can download once your order has been paid.
Bach’s major organ Preludes & Fugues are among the most difficult works written for the instrument. They were likely written for recital rather than liturgical use, and for practical reasons were probably usually practiced at home on pedal harpsichord and pedal clavichord rather than in church. Within the Bach household there was also a tradition of composing for pairs of keyboards, and this edition presents arrangments of eight organ Preludes & Fugues for keyboard duo (harpsichords, clavichords, organs or pianos), turning virtuoso solo works into more approachable chamber music repertoire. The arrangements have been made from the best surviving manuscript and printed sources, and full advantage has been taken of the possibilities of dialogue between two instruments.
Francis Knights is a Fellow of Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge, Chairman of the National Early Music Association and Editor of Harpsichord & Fortepiano. His research interests include manuscript studies, performance practice, music analysis, pedagogy and organology. He has recently performed cycles of all Bach’s clavier works and of the entire Fitzwilliam Virginal Book, and his previous editions of keyboard music for Lyrebird Music include the complete duos by the Bach family (LBMP-023) and the Art of Fugue (LBMP-028).
