Bach, JS - 6 Sonatas and Partitas for Viola - Arranged by Meyer-Vieland - International Edition

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Bach, JS - 6 Sonatas and Partitas for Viola - Arranged by Meyer-Vieland - International Edition

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** NOTE: This is an arrangement of the six sonatas and partitas for VIOLA, not violin. **

This International edition of Bach’s Six Sonatas and Partitas, originally for violin, has been transcribed for viola by Clemens Meyerand edited by Joseph Vieland.

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Of the two editions of the 6 Sonatas and Partitas transcribed for Viola available, this International Edition is the more heavily-edited of the two.
There are lots of added dynamics and articulations, and note values in some chords or double stops have been altered (such as in the Andante from Sonata No. 2).
While these editorial changes might give a good approximation of intended phrasing or articulation, it makes the music very busy (turning 8th notes into a 16th note plus a 16th rest, or a quarter note into an 8th note plus an 8th rest).
This edition would be better for players looking for additional guidance interpreting the music. For those somewhat familiar with the Partitats and Sonatas, I suggest the Ricordi edition.

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