Bach: Complete Organ Works - Volume 8 (BWV 651-668 - "Great Eighteen Chorales")
Organ chorales of the Leipzig manuscript
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- Editor: Werner Breig
- Instrumentation: Organ
- ISMN:
- Size: 12.6 x 9.8 inches
- Pages: 184
- Urtext / Critical Edition
Description
Volume 8 presents the work group called the "Leipziger Choräle." Next to the late versions compiled and entered by Bach himself in the manuscript "P 271", all of the early versions with their sometimes widely divergent readings have also been edited here. The examination and evaluation of all relevant copies uncovered many and surprising new readings. Responsible for the new edition is the renowned organist and musicologist Jean-Claude Zehnder. A detailed introduction addressing also performance-related aspects and an easily legible commentary top off this volume as well.
More versions presented synoptically and for printing as well as a facsimile of an early copy of BWV 664 are provided online.
- Komm, Heiliger Geist BWV 651
- Komm, Heiliger Geist - early version BWV 651a
- Komm, Heiliger Geist BWV 652
- Komm, Heiliger Geist, Herre Gott - early version BWV 652a
- An Wasserfluessen Babylon BWV 653
- An Wasserfluessen Babylon - early version BWV 653a
- An Wasserfluessen Babylon - early version BWV 653b
- Schmuecke dich, o liebe Seele BWV 654
- Schmuecke dich, o liebe Seele BWV 654a
- Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend BWV 655
- Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend - early version BWV 655a
- O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig BWV 656
- O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig - early version BWV 656a
- Nun danket alle Gott BWV 657
- Von Gott will ich nicht lassen BWV 658
- Von Gott will ich nicht lassen BWV 658a
- Nun komm der Heiden Heiland BWV 659
- Nun komm der Heiden Heiland - early version BWV 659a
- Nun komm der Heiden Heiland BWV 660
- Nun komm der Heiden Heiland - early version BWV 660a
- Nun komm der Heiden Heiland BWV 661
- Nun komm der Heiden Heiland - early version BWV 661a
- Allein Gott in der Hoeh sei Ehr BWV 662
- Allein Gott in der Hoeh sei Ehr - early version BWV 662a
- Allein Gott in der Hoeh sei Ehr BWV 663
- Allein Gott in der Hoeh sei Ehr - early version BWV 663a
- Allein Gott in der Hoeh sei Ehr BWV 664
- Allein Gott in der Hoeh sei Ehr - early version BWV 664a
- Jesus Christus, unser Heiland BWV 665
- Jesus Christus, unser Heiland - early version BWV 665a
- Jesus Christus, unser Heiland BWV 666
- Jesus Christus, unser Heiland - early version BWV 666a
- Komm, Gott Schoepfer, Heiliger Geist BWV 667
- Komm, Gott Schoepfer, Heiliger Geist - early version BWV 667a
- Vor deinen Thron tret ich / Wenn wir in hoechsten Noeten BWV 668/BWV 668a
- An Wasserflüssen Babylon BWV 653b, after P 802 (online)
- Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend BWV 655b, version Scholz (online)
- O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig BWV 656a, after Ms 7 (online)
- Nun komm der Heiden Heiland BWV 660, version Krebs (online)
- Allein Gott in der Höh BWV 664, Faks. Go. S. 311.1 (online)
Publishers use a lot of words to describe what they sell, and we know it can be confusing. We've tried to be as clear as possible to make sure you get exactly what you are looking for. Below are descriptions of the terms that we use to describe the various formats that music often comes in.
Choral Score
A score for vocalists that only contains the vocal lines. The instrumental parts are not there for reference. Generally, cheaper than a vocal score and requires multiple copies for purchase.
Facsimile
Reproductions of the original hand-written scores from the composer.
Full Score
For ensemble music, this indicates that the edition contains all parts on a single system (there are not separate parts for each player). In larger ensembles, this is for the conductor.
Hardcover
Hardbound. Generally either linen-covered or half-leather.
Orchestral Parts
Similar to a wind set, this is a collection of parts. In the case of strings, the numbers listed are the number of copies included, though generally these are available individually (often with minimum quantities required).
Paperback
When publishers offer multiple bindings (e.g. hardcover) or study scores, this is the "standard" version. If you're planning to play the music, this is probably what you want.
Performance / Playing Score
A score of the music containing all parts on one system, intended for players to share. There are not separate parts for each player.
Set of Parts
For ensemble music, this indicates that there are separate individual parts for each player.
Solo Part with Piano Reduction
For solo pieces with orchestra, this is a version that contains a piano reduction of the orchestra parts. For piano pieces, two copies are typically needed for performance.
Study Score
A small (think choral size) copy of the complete score meant for studying, and not playing. They make great add-ons when learning concertos and small chamber works.
Vocal Score
A score prepared for vocalists that includes the piano/organ part or a reduction of the instrumental parts.
Wind Set
For orchestral music, this is a collection of wind and percussion parts. The specific quantities of each instrument are notated.
With Audio
In addition to the printed music, the edition contains recordings of the pieces. This may be an included CD, or access to files on the internet.
With / Without Fingering (Markings)
Some publishers prepare two copies - a pure Urtext edition that includes no fingering (or bowing) suggestions and a lightly edited version that includes a minimal number of editorial markings.
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