Bach, JS :: 33 Solos for the Virtuoso Flutist

33 Solos for the Virtuoso Flutist

Bach, JS

International Music Company presents '33 Solos for the Virtuoso Flutist' originally composed by J.S. Bach and arranged for solo flute by Robert Stallman.

'As many would concure, there really is no better way to begin the day than by playing Bach. From a daily immersion in the music of Bach, we can build and maintain a strong foundation. Moreover, for both our technical and musical development, there is nothing more satisfying or uplifting. I have gathered these pieces, most of which appear here in flute arrangement for the first time, as a sequel to my earlier collection: 'Bach, 66 Pieces for Flute'. After opening with the monumental 'Ciaconna', I have again ordered the various selections in the form of an extended baroque suite, beginning with preludes and closing with gigues and allegros. Drawn from some of Bach's greatest and most challenging instrumental compositions, these arrangements are intended primarily for private study rather than public performance, although the 'Ciaconna' and perhaps a handful of other selections might do well as concert fare in the hands of the more venturesome flute virtuosi.

- Robert Stallman, 2003

Contents

• Ciaconna from Partita No. 2 in D minor for solo violin
• Preludes from The Well-Tempered Clavier: Book II, Nos. 1, 12, 3, 16, 7 and 9
• Prelude (Alternative Prelude to Prelude and Fughetta in G major)
• Preludes from English Suite Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
• Allemande from Partita No. 3 in A minor for solo keyboard
• Allemande from Partita No. 4 in D major for solo keyboard
• Courante from Partita No. 1 in B minor for solo violin
• Courante from French Suite No. 4 in E flat major for solo keyboard
• Sarabande from Suite No. 1 in D minor for solo cello
• Sarabande from English Suite No. 1 in A major for solo keyboard
• Sarabande from Partita No. 2 in D minor for solo violin
• Adagio from Sonata No. 3 in E major for violin and keyboard
• Pastorale in C minor for solo organ
• Andante from Italian Concerto in F major for solo keyboard
• Adagio from Sonata No. 1 in G minor for solo violin
• Tempo di Minuetta from Partita No. 5 in G major for solo keyboard
• Two Bourrees from English Suite No. 1 in A major for solo keyboard
• Gigue from French Suite No. 5 in G major for solo keyboard
• Gigue from English Suite No. 6 in D minor for solo keyboard
• Gigue from English Suite No. 1 in A major for solo keyboard
• Allegro from Prelude, Fugue, and Allegro in E flat major for solo keyboard
• Allegro from Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, final movement
• Presto from Italian Concerto in F major for solo keyboard.