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Title: Bach Transcriptions
Post by: astroboy on February 15, 2006, 04:11:07 PM

Hi.. I am currently in love with Bach's Violin Partita no. 2 in d minor. I know Busoni and Brahms have written transcriptions of the Chaconne from it, and Rachmaninoff wrote a transcription of Bach's E major Partita. I was just wondering if any other composers have written transcriptions of any other of Bachs fantastic solo violin works? Thanks!

Ryan

Title: Re: Bach Transcriptions
Post by: thalbergmad on February 15, 2006, 05:34:18 PM

I have various transcriptions by Saint-Saens, Friedman, Godowsky and Siloti.

Bach is a transcribers paradise, so there must be more.

PM me if you would like some.

Title: Re: Bach Transcriptions
Post by: presto agitato on February 15, 2006, 05:54:38 PM

Not really a transcription but Reger´s variations in B minor Op 81 on a theme by Bach are the greatest variations ever written.

He also made a transcription of Toccata and Fugue in D minor and IMO is far better than the Busoni´s.

Title: Re: Bach Transcriptions
Post by: g_s_223 on February 15, 2006, 06:56:37 PM

Godowsky transcribed 3 of Bach's Cello Suites. I am inclined to ask "why?", but whatever...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00000K583/102-9214751-5161707?v=glance&n=5174

Title: Re: Bach Transcriptions
Post by: I Love Xenakis on February 15, 2006, 06:57:36 PM

I still think Busoni's is the best though.  It's famous for a reason.

Title: Re: Bach Transcriptions
Post by: minor9th on February 18, 2006, 01:07:35 AM

The Hyperion CD label has 5 releases in its series of Bach transcriptions. Check them out--some are rather obscure but interesting! You can then hunt down the scores.