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Six English Suites by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Edited by Dr. Hans Bischoff. For Piano. Masterworks; Piano Collection. Kalmus Edition. Form: Suite. Baroque; Masterwork. Advanced. Book. 156 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.K02140).
ISBN 075790663X. Baroque; Masterwork.
Bach's Six English Suites have been newly engraved from the acclaimed Hans Bischoff edition. These fresh, easily read pages will make lessons and work towards performance more simple and exciting. Included is a lengthy preface by Bischoff, discussing materials used to develop this edition, along with various footnotes throughout the text to clarify performance. Titles: No. 1 in A Major * No. 2 in A Minor * No. 3 in G Minor * No. 4 in F Major * No. 5 in E Minor * No. 6 in D Minor.
Dan Loschen
Location: from Winchester, MA
Difficulty Level:
Advanced
January 26, 2008
Do not get this edition, major errors
There are countless obvious mistakes, including one movement which has the wrong key signature (the second Bourree in the A major suite is supposed to be in A minor, but the A major key signature is still shown). The beaming in some of the courantes are hopeless. I lost track...
9 of 17 people found this review helpful.
David Sukonick
Location: from Lancaster, CA
Difficulty Level:
Advanced
April 18, 2003
This is a horrible reprinting
Although this is extraordinary music the reprinting by Kalmus is cheesy and very uncomfortable to use. The original Kalmus edition with the beautiful soft green cover was a complete joy to read from. It was 87 pages with very clear printing. The new one is 158 pages! The pieces seem...
8 of 15 people found this review helpful.