Bach 6 Suites For Cello Transcribed For Viola (Ricordi)
Experience one of the greatest achievements in Western music with 6 Suites for Cello Transcribed for Viola by Johann Sebastian Bach, expertly transcribed from the original cello version by the renowned Italian violist Bruno Giuranna and published by Casa Ricordi. This distinguished edition presents Bach's complete Six Suites for Solo Cello (BWV 1007–1012) in a version that beautifully showcases the viola's rich, warm, and expressive voice.
Regarded as some of the finest compositions ever written for an unaccompanied string instrument, Bach's Six Cello Suites have become a cornerstone of the viola repertoire. Bruno Giuranna's acclaimed transcription reflects decades of study, performance, and teaching, preserving the musical integrity of the original works while adapting them naturally to the viola's range and character. The suites offer a remarkable journey through a wide variety of Baroque dance forms, expressive moods, and technical challenges, making them lifelong companions for every serious violist.
Each suite provides invaluable opportunities to refine tone production, bow control, articulation, phrasing, intonation, string crossing, chordal playing, ornamentation, and musical independence. They also encourage a deeper understanding of Baroque performance practice and contrapuntal writing. Suitable for intermediate to advanced violists, this edition is ideal for conservatory study, examinations, recitals, auditions, competitions, masterclasses, and professional performance.
Published by the prestigious Casa Ricordi, this edition remains one of the most respected modern transcriptions of Bach's Solo Cello Suites and is an indispensable resource for violists seeking both technical excellence and artistic maturity.
Key Features:
- Published by Casa Ricordi
- Features Johann Sebastian Bach's complete Six Solo Cello Suites (BWV 1007–1012)
- Expertly transcribed for solo viola by Bruno Giuranna
- Complete collection of six Baroque suites
- One of the most respected viola editions available
- Develops tone production, articulation, bow control, and phrasing
- Strengthens string crossing, chordal playing, and musical independence
- Suitable for intermediate to advanced violists
- Ideal for lessons, examinations, recitals, auditions, competitions, and conservatory study
- Essential addition to every serious viola library
Musical Benefits:
- Develops advanced viola technique
- Improves Baroque style and historical interpretation
- Strengthens expressive phrasing and tonal control
- Builds confidence in solo performance
- Provides a lifetime of rewarding study and performance repertoire
