Bach Six Suites for solo cello Edited by George Pratt, Stainer and Bell / Augener edition

J. S. Bach’s Six Suites for Solo Cello, BWV 1007–1012 are cornerstone works of the cello repertoire, combining technical depth with extraordinary musical expression. This Stainer & Bell / Augener Edition, edited by George Pratt, presents all six suites for unaccompanied cello and was prepared with reference to an important manuscript source held in Berlin. The edition includes a preface, notes, and critical commentary, making it valuable for cellists interested in both practical performance and informed interpretation. Published in 1979, it contains 55 pages of music and remains a useful edition for advanced study, examinations, and recital performance.

Contents:

• Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007
• Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008
• Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009
• Suite No. 4 in E-flat Major, BWV 1010
• Suite No. 5 in C Minor, BWV 1011
• Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012

Key Features:

• Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
• Edited by George Pratt
• Stainer & Bell / Augener Edition
• Contains all Six Cello Suites, BWV 1007–1012
• For unaccompanied cello
• Includes preface, notes, and critical commentary
• Based on historical manuscript sources
• Ideal for advanced study and performance

Musical Benefits:

• Develops advanced bow control and articulation
• Strengthens intonation and left-hand technique
• Refines phrasing and tonal expression
• Deepens understanding of Baroque style
• Builds technical and musical independence