Paul Burnell

Alternative title

Cello Suite No.1 in G Major: I. Prélude

Composer

Johann Sebastian Bach

Arranger

Paul Burnell

Publisher

Paul Burnell

Genre

Classical / Instrumental

Instrumentation

Euphonium, Tenorhorn, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Alto Clarinet, Free choice: Instrument in B Flat, Instrument in E Flat

Scored for

Duo

Type of score

Score for two performers, Parts

Duration

2'20"

Difficulty

Medium

Description
Prélude from Cello Suite No. 1 (Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. Prélude) Johann Sebastian Bach, arranged by Paul Burnell for duet - instrument in Eb, instrument in Bb.

Duration 2:20

Part 1 in Eb (Alto Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Horn)
Part 2 in Bb (Bass Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone, Euphonium)

The arrangement may be suitable for other instruments with the same transpositions.

Score shows parts transposed.

The key of the original piece is transposed.

Programme note:

Johann Sebastian Bach wrote the six Cello Suites for unaccompanied cello probably during the period 1717–23. Each of the suites begins with a prelude. The prelude in the first suite is the best-known movement from the entire set of suites.

Upload date

30 Mar 2021