Johann Sebastian Bach : Sheep may safely graze

from the Birthday Cantata BWV 208
Piano

Introduction :

This exquisite piano transcription of Sheep may safely graze (Schafe können sicher weiden) is one of the most beloved arias from Johann Sebastian Bach's "Hunting Cantata" (BWV 208). Arranged by the renowned pianist Egon Petri, this edition transforms the orchestral pastorale into a beautifully textured work for solo piano. Petri's arrangement faithfully captures the serene atmosphere and weaving counterpoint of the original, making it a concert favorite and a sublime addition to the repertoire of intermediate to advanced pianists.

Product Features :

Egon Petri's arrangement is widely regarded as one of the finest piano transcriptions of this Bach aria. It effectively translates the original instrumentation (recorders and continuo) into pianistic textures without losing clarity. The edition is printed on high-quality paper with clear spacing, making the complex polyphonic lines easier to read. At 8 pages, it is a perfect length for a recital encore or a church voluntary.

Performance Tips :

1. Voicing: The challenge lies in distinguishing the three layers: the bass line, the inner accompanying voices, and the singing melody on top. Ensure the melody projects clearly above the texture.
2. Legato: Aim for a smooth, pastoral legato touch. Finger substitution will be necessary to maintain connected lines in the polyphonic sections.
3. Tempo: Maintain a gentle, flowing tempo. It should feel like a calm pastoral scene, not too slow to become stagnant, nor too fast to lose its grace.
4. Pedaling: Use the pedal carefully to add resonance but change it frequently to avoid blurring the harmonic changes and moving inner lines.

Composer :

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) was a German composer and musician of the Baroque period. He is celebrated for the depth of his harmonic organization, his mastery of counterpoint, fugue, and canon, and his adaptation of rhythms, forms, and textures from abroad, particularly from Italy and France. His music is revered for its technical command, artistic beauty, and intellectual depth.

Editor or Arranger :

Egon Petri (1881–1962) was a Dutch-born pianist and pedagogue. A protégé of Ferruccio Busoni, Petri was known for his intellectual approach to music and his formidable technique. As a transcriber, he followed in the tradition of Busoni, creating piano arrangements of Baroque works that are both faithful to the spirit of the original and highly effective on the modern piano.

Content :

• Sheep may safely graze (from Cantata BWV 208)

Product Details :

• Composer : Johann Sebastian Bach
• Title : Sheep may safely graze
• Instrumentation : Piano
• Publisher/Label : Boosey & Hawkes
• Arranger : Egon Petri
• Edition : Print edition


• Product number : BHI 28057
• ISMN : 9790051280575
• UPC : 073999624229
• Pages / Format : 8 / 23.1cm x 30.3cm
• Weight : 0,03 kg
• Binding : Folding

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約翰·塞巴斯蒂安·巴哈 : 羊兒可以安詳地吃草

選自生日清唱劇 BWV 208
鋼琴獨奏

內容簡介 :

這首精緻的鋼琴改編作品《羊兒可以安詳地吃草》(Sheep may safely graze)，是約翰·塞巴斯蒂安·巴哈「狩獵清唱劇」(BWV 208) 中最受喜愛的詠嘆調之一。由著名鋼琴家伊貢·佩特里 (Egon Petri) 改編，此版本將管弦樂的田園風格轉化為層次豐富的鋼琴獨奏曲。佩特里的改編忠實地捕捉了原曲寧靜的氛圍與交織的對位法，使其成為音樂會的熱門曲目，也是中高級鋼琴演奏者不可或缺的經典曲目。

產品特點 :

伊貢·佩特里的改編被廣泛認為是這首巴哈詠嘆調最優秀的鋼琴改編版本之一。它有效地將原本的樂器編制（木笛與通奏低音）轉化為鋼琴語彙，且不失清晰度。本樂譜印刷於高品質紙張上，間距清晰，使得閱讀複雜的複調線條更為容易。全曲 8 頁，長度適中，非常適合做為獨奏會的安可曲或教會儀式音樂。

演奏提示 :

1. 聲部層次： 演奏的挑戰在於區分三個層次：低音線條、內聲部的伴奏以及上方的歌唱旋律。請確保主旋律在織度中清晰地投射出來。
2. 圓滑奏： 追求流暢、田園般的圓滑觸鍵。在複調段落中，必須運用手指替換技巧來維持線條的連貫性。
3. 速度： 保持平穩、流動的速度。感覺應該像是一幅寧靜的田園風景，不可太慢導致停滯，也不可太快而失去優雅感。
4. 踏板： 謹慎使用踏板以增加共鳴，但需頻繁更換，以免模糊了和聲變化與移動的內聲部。

作曲家介紹 :

約翰·塞巴斯蒂安·巴哈 (Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685–1750) 是巴洛克時期的德國作曲家與音樂家。他以和聲組織的深度、對位法、賦格與卡農的精湛技藝，以及融合義大利與法國的節奏、形式與織度而聞名。他的音樂因其技術駕馭力、藝術美感與思想深度而備受推崇。

編者介紹 :

伊貢·佩特里 (Egon Petri, 1881–1962) 是一位荷蘭裔鋼琴家與教育家。作為布梭尼 (Ferruccio Busoni) 的嫡傳弟子，佩特里以其對音樂的理智分析與驚人的技巧聞名。作為改編者，他繼承了布梭尼的傳統，創作了許多巴洛克作品的鋼琴改編版，既忠於原曲精神，又極具現代鋼琴的效果。

收錄曲目 :

• Sheep may safely graze (羊兒可以安詳地吃草，選自清唱劇 BWV 208)

書籍詳細資料 :

• 作曲 / 作者 : Johann Sebastian Bach
• 產品名稱 : Sheep may safely graze
• 使用樂器 : Piano (鋼琴)
• 出版社 : Boosey & Hawkes
• 改編 : Egon Petri
• 產品格式 : Print edition (印刷版)


• 商品編號 : BHI 28057
• ISMN : 9790051280575
• UPC : 073999624229
• 頁數 / 尺寸格式 : 8 / 23.1cm x 30.3cm
• 重量 : 0,03 kg
• Binding: 裝訂 : Folding (折頁)

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