Bach Transcriptions

[astroboy]

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

[thalbergmad]

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.

[presto agitato]

Not really a transcription but Regerīs 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 Busoniīs.

[g_s_223]

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

[I Love Xenakis]

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

[minor9th]

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.