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Original

J.S. Bach. Chaconne In D Minor BWV 1004 For Piano. Edition Peters Urtext. Sheet Music. Piano Solo. PF. J.S. Bach.

Translation

J.S. Bach. Chaconne In D Minor BWV 1004 For Piano. Edition Peters Urtext. Sheet Music. Piano Solo. PF. J.S. Bach.

Original

Busoni's transcription of the Chaconne from Bach's Partita No.2 for Unaccompanied Violin BWV 1004 was an early product of the composer's extensive and searching creative preoccupation with the music of his predecessor. This arrangement for piano is extraordinarily imaginative and inventive, and has established a firm place in the repertoire. This adaptation of a single melodic line into a fully-fledged, virtuosic solo piano piece for concert performance is a true masterpiece and will provide an enjoyable challenge for the accomplished pianist. This Urtext edition presents you with the an accurate realisation of the composer. arranger’s original intentions, with thoroughly detailed editorial markings and suggestions, as edited by Paul Banks.

Translation

Busoni's transcription of the Chaconne from Bach's Partita No.2 for Unaccompanied Violin BWV 1004 was an early product of the composer's extensive and searching creative preoccupation with the music of his predecessor. This arrangement for piano is extraordinarily imaginative and inventive, and has established a firm place in the repertoire. This adaptation of a single melodic line into a fully-fledged, virtuosic solo piano piece for concert performance is a true masterpiece and will provide an enjoyable challenge for the accomplished pianist. This Urtext edition presents you with the an accurate realisation of the composer. arranger’s original intentions, with thoroughly detailed editorial markings and suggestions, as edited by Paul Banks.