J.S. Bach : 6 Suites for Viola Solo

Unaccompanied Viola - Schirmer Library of Classics Volume 1564

Introduction :

(Viola Solo). This 56-page definitive edition from the Schirmer Library of Classics (Volume 1564) presents Johann Sebastian Bach's legendary 6 Suites, originally written for cello and masterfully transcribed for the unaccompanied viola by Samuel Lifschey. These suites represent the pinnacle of solo string literature, demanding both technical mastery and profound musical maturity. Lifschey's transcription remains one of the most respected versions for violists, preserving the harmonic integrity and polyphonic brilliance of Bach's original score while optimizing the fingerings and bowings for the viola's unique resonance and scale.

Product Features :

• The Complete Cycle : Contains all six suites, from the bright G Major to the virtuosic D Major.
• Renowned Transcription : Edited by Samuel Lifschey, a former principal violist of the Philadelphia Orchestra.
• Core Pedagogy : An essential requirement for advanced viola study, conservatory auditions, and solo competitions.
• Musical Depth : Develops a player's ability to execute complex counterpoint and varied dance rhythms on a single instrument.
• Classic Schirmer Quality : Clear notation and scholarly editing, standard for the Schirmer Library series.

Performance Tips :

• In the Sarabandes, focus on a sustained, vocal tone; the viola's alto voice is particularly suited to the solemn and expressive nature of these slow movements.
• Pay close attention to Bach's implied polyphony; strive to highlight the conversation between the lower bass line and the upper melodic voice within the same stroke.
• Tip : For the Sixth Suite (D Major), which was originally intended for a five-string instrument, utilize Lifschey's fingerings to manage the challenging high-register passages with technical clarity.

Composer and Editor Introduction :

• Composer - Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) : The master of the Baroque period whose works are the foundation of Western classical music. His unaccompanied suites demonstrate an unparalleled ability to create a full harmonic landscape using only a single melodic line.
• Editor - Samuel Lifschey (1889–1961) : A pioneer of the American viola tradition. Lifschey served as the long-time Principal Violist of the Philadelphia Orchestra under Leopold Stokowski and Eugene Ormandy. His pedagogical work and transcriptions were instrumental in expanding the viola's solo repertoire in the early 20th century.

Contents (English) :

• Suite No. 1 In G Major, BWV 1007
• Suite No. 2 In D Minor, BWV 1008
• Suite No. 3 In C Major, BWV 1009
• Suite No. 4 In E-Flat Major, BWV 1010
• Suite No. 5 In C Minor, BWV 1011
• Suite No. 6 In D Major, BWV 1012

Book Details :

• Composer : Johann Sebastian Bach
• Editor : Samuel Lifschey
• Publisher : G. Schirmer, Inc.
• Series : Schirmer Library of Classics
• Instrument Ensemble : Viola Solo (Unaccompanied)
• Product Type : Softcover
• Inventory No. : HL50260140
• ISBN : 9780793557066
• UPC : 073999733600
• Publisher Code : LB1564
• Page Count : 56
• Size : 9.0 x 12.0 inches

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巴哈 : 六首無伴奏中提琴組曲

中提琴獨奏 - 舍爾默古典樂庫 第 1564 卷

簡介 :

（中提琴獨奏）。這本出自《舍爾默古典樂庫》(Volume 1564) 的 56 頁權威版本，收錄了 巴哈 (J.S. Bach) 傳奇的 六首無伴奏組曲。這套作品原為大提琴而作，由著名中提琴家 里夫謝 (Samuel Lifschey) 改編為無伴奏中提琴版。這些組曲代表了弦樂獨奏文獻的巔峰，對演奏者的技術造詣與音樂成熟度都有極高的要求。里夫謝的改編版本在中提琴界享有盛譽，不僅完整保留了巴哈原著的和聲嚴謹度與複音美學，更針對中提琴獨特的共鳴感與琴身比例，優化了指法與弓法編排。

產品特點 :

• 完整全集收錄 : 包含從明亮的 G 大調到炫技的 D 大調全部六首組曲。
• 名家編訂版本 : 由前費城管弦樂團中提琴首席 Samuel Lifschey 親自編訂。
• 核心教學資源 : 進階中提琴學習、音樂學院入學甄試與獨奏比賽的必備教材。
• 深度音樂訓練 : 訓練演奏者在單一樂器上表現複雜對位法與多樣舞曲節奏的能力。
• Schirmer 經典品質 : 延續舍爾默樂庫系列的製譜標準，記譜清晰且具學術參考價值。

演奏提示 :

• 在演奏 薩拉邦德舞曲 (Sarabandes) 時，專注於持續且具歌唱性的音色；中提琴的中音頻率特別適合表現這些慢板樂章莊重且富含情感的特質。
• 密切注意 巴哈作品中的隱含對位；在運弓時，嘗試在同一個弓法內突顯低音聲部與高音旋律線之間的對話感。
• Tip : 針對 第六號組曲 (D 大調)（原作為五弦樂器設計），善加利用里夫謝編排的指法，以在挑戰性的高音域樂段中維持技術的清晰度。

作曲家與編者介紹 :

• 作曲家 - 約翰·塞巴斯蒂安·巴哈 (1685–1750) : 巴洛克時期的巔峰大師。他的無伴奏組曲展示了其僅利用單一旋律線，便能創造出完整和聲地景的無與倫比能力。
• 編者 - 塞繆爾·里夫謝 (Samuel Lifschey, 1889–1961) : 美國中提琴傳統的先驅。他在史托科夫斯基與奧曼第時期的費城管弦樂團長期擔任中提琴首席。他在 20 世紀初期對於擴展中提琴獨奏曲目與教學法的貢獻具有決定性影響。

收錄曲目 (繁體中文對照) :

• 第一號 G 大調組曲，BWV 1007 (Suite No. 1 In G Major)
• 第二號 D 小調組曲，BWV 1008 (Suite No. 2 In D Minor)
• 第三號 C 大調組曲，BWV 1009 (Suite No. 3 In C Major)
• 第四號 降 E 大調組曲，BWV 1010 (Suite No. 4 In E-Flat Major)
• 第五號 C 小調組曲，BWV 1011 (Suite No. 5 In C Minor)
• 第六號 D 大調組曲，BWV 1012 (Suite No. 6 In D Major)

書籍詳細資料 :

• 作曲者 : Johann Sebastian Bach
• 編訂者 : Samuel Lifschey
• 出版社 : G. Schirmer, Inc.
• 系列 : 舍爾默古典樂庫
• 樂器編制 : 中提琴無伴奏獨奏
• 產品類別 : 軟精裝
• 商品編號 : HL50260140
• ISBN : 9780793557066
• UPC : 073999733600
• 出版社代碼 : LB1564
• 頁數 : 56
• 尺寸 : 9.0 x 12.0 英吋

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