J.S Bach – 6 Solo Suites BWV 1007-1012 Cello Solo Book

Edition Peters

J.S Bach – 6 Solo Suites BWV 1007-1012 Cello Solo Book

Genre: Classical / Baroque Period

Edition Peters presents J.S. Bach’s 6 Solo Suites BWV 1007-1012 for Cello Solo, a collection that has stood the test of time as one of the pinnacles of the cello repertoire. Astonishingly, these masterpieces were little known and infrequently performed until the early 20th century when cellist Pablo Casals rediscovered and recorded them, propelling them into the limelight.

Edited by Becker, the book contains suites in G, D min, C, Eb, C min, and D. These suites are not only performed and recorded by acclaimed cellists today but also hold a key spot in educational settings, being set for the ABRSM Cello Syllabus Grade 8.

Their rich harmonic textures and technical demands make them essential study and performance pieces for any serious cellist, offering deep insights into the musical language of the Baroque period.

Contents:

• Minuets I, II & gigue from Suite 1 in G BWV 1007
• Courante & sarabande from Suite 1 in G BWV 1007
• Allemande from Suite 1 in G BWV 1007
• Prelude Suite No 1 in G BWV 1007
• Prelude from Suite 2 in D min BWV 1008

AMEB:

Cello / Associate / List A

• Courante 3rd movement Sarabande 4th movement Bourrees I and II 5th movement and Gigue 6th movement from Suite in Eb major BWV 1010
• Prelude 1st movement and Allemande 2nd movement from Suite in Eb major BWV 1010

Cello / Certificate of Performance / List A

• Suite in D minor BWV 1008

Cello / Grade 5 / List B

• Minuets I and II 5th movement and Gigue 6th movement from Suite No 1 in G major BWV 1007

Cello / Grade 6 / List B

• Allemande 2nd movement from Suite in G major BWV 1007
• Courante 3rd movement and Sarabande 4th movement from Suite in G major BWV 1007
• Sarabande 4th movement and Bourrees 5th movement from Suite in C major BWV 1009

Cello / Grade 7 / List B

• Courante 3rd movement and Gigue 6th movement from Suite in C major BWV 1009
• Prelude 1st movement from Suite in G major BWV 1007

Cello / Grade 8 / List B

• Prelude 1st movement and Allemande 2nd movement from Suite in C major BWV 1009

Cello / Licentiate / List A

• Prelude 1st movement and Allemande 2nd movement from Suite in C minor BWV 1011
• Prelude 1st movement and Allemande 2nd movement from Suite in D major BWV 1012
• Prelude 1st movement and Courante 3rd movement from Suite in D major BWV 1012

Who Was Johann Sebastian Bach?

Johann Sebastian Bach (16851750) was a German composer and musician of the Baroque period, and he is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers in the history of Western classical music. Born into a musical family, Bach held various musical positions such as Kapellmeister (music director), Cantor, and organist throughout his life, primarily in churches and for royalty.

Bach’s influence extends far beyond his lifetime. Although some of his works were known and appreciated during his life, it wasn’t until the 19th and 20th centuries that his compositions became widely performed and studied, setting standards for compositional technique and musical expression that remain influential to this day. His works are staples in the repertoires of professional and amateur musicians alike, and they are also studied for their theoretical complexity and perfection of form.