Bach: Transcriptions

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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      BACH, J.S.
    • PERFORMER
      Various
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      September 18, 2020
    • UPC
      5028421959436
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      BRI95943
    • LABEL
      Brilliant Classics
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      20
    • GENRE
      Classical
    Works ⌄

    1. Aria

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Seldom Sene

    2. Variatio 1. a 1 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Seldom Sene

    3. Variatio 2. a 1 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Seldom Sene

    4. Variatio 3. Canone all'Unisuono a 1 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Seldom Sene

    5. Variatio 4. a 1 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Seldom Sene

    6. Variatio 5. a 1 ô vero 2 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Seldom Sene

    7. Variatio 6. Canone alla Seconda. a 1 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Seldom Sene

    8. Variatio 7. a 1 ô vero 2 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Seldom Sene

    9. Variatio 8. a 2 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Seldom Sene

    10. Variatio 9. Canone alla Terza. a 1 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Seldom Sene

    11. Variatio 10. Fughetta. a 1 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Seldom Sene

    12. Variatio 11. a 2 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Seldom Sene

    13. Variatio 12. Canone alla Quarta. a 1 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Seldom Sene

    14. Variatio 13. a 2 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Seldom Sene

    15. Variatio 14. a 2 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Seldom Sene

    16. Variatio 15. Canone alla Quinta. a 1 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Seldom Sene

    17. Variatio 16. Ouverture. a 1 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Seldom Sene

    18. Variatio 17. a 2 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Seldom Sene

    19. Variatio 18. Canone alla Sexta. a 1 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Seldom Sene

    20. Variatio 19. a 1 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Seldom Sene

    21. Variatio 20. a 2 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Seldom Sene

    22. Variatio 21. Canone alla Settima. a 1 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Seldom Sene

    23. Variatio 22. a 1 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Seldom Sene

    24. Variatio 23. a 2 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Seldom Sene

    25. Variatio 24. Canone all'Ottava. a 1 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Seldom Sene

    26. Variatio 25. a 2 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Seldom Sene

    27. Variatio 26. a 2 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Seldom Sene

    28. Variatio 27. Canone alla Nona. a 2 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Seldom Sene

    29. Variatio 28. a 2 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Seldom Sene

    30. Variatio 29. a 1 ô vero 2 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Seldom Sene

    31. Variatio 30. Quodlibet. a 1 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Seldom Sene

    32. Aria da capo

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Seldom Sene

    33. I. Adagio

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Francesco Teopini

    34. II. Fugue: Allegro

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Francesco Teopini

    35. III. Siciliana

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Francesco Teopini

    36. IV. Presto

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Francesco Teopini

    37. I. Allemanda - Double

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Francesco Teopini

    38. II. Corrente - Double (Presto)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Francesco Teopini

    39. III. Sarabande - Double

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Francesco Teopini

    40. IV. Tempo di Borea - Double

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Francesco Teopini

    41. I. Grave

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Francesco Teopini

    42. II. Fuga

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Francesco Teopini

    43. III. Andante

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Francesco Teopini

    44. IV. Allegro

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Francesco Teopini

    45. I. Allemande

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Francesco Teopini

    46. II. Courante

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Francesco Teopini

    47. III. Sarabande

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Francesco Teopini

    48. IV. Gigue

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Francesco Teopini

    49. V. Ciaccona

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Francesco Teopini

    50. I. Adagio

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Francesco Teopini

    51. II. Fugue

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Francesco Teopini

    52. III. Largo

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Francesco Teopini

    53. IV. Allegro assai

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Francesco Teopini

    54. I. Preludio

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Francesco Teopini

    55. II. Loure

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Francesco Teopini

    56. III. Gavotte en rondeau

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Francesco Teopini

    57. IV. Menuet I-II

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Francesco Teopini

    58. V. Bourree

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Francesco Teopini

    59. VI. Gigue

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Francesco Teopini

    60. I. Prelude

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Henk Van Twillert

    61. II. Allemande

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Henk Van Twillert

    62. III. Courante

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Henk Van Twillert

    63. IV. Sarabande

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Henk Van Twillert

    64. V. Menuet I-II

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Henk Van Twillert

    65. VI. Gigue

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Henk Van Twillert

    66. I. Prelude

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Henk Van Twillert

    67. II. Allemande

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Henk Van Twillert

    68. III. Courante

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Henk Van Twillert

    69. IV. Sarabande

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Henk Van Twillert

    70. V. Menuet I-II

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Henk Van Twillert

    71. VI. Gigue

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Henk Van Twillert

    72. I. Prelude

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Henk Van Twillert

    73. II. Allemande

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Henk Van Twillert

    74. III. Courante

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Henk Van Twillert

    75. IV. Sarabande

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Henk Van Twillert

    76. V. Bourree I-II

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Henk Van Twillert

    77. VI. Gigue

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Henk Van Twillert

    78. I. Prelude

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Henk Van Twillert

    79. II. Allemande

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Henk Van Twillert

    80. III. Courante

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Henk Van Twillert

    81. IV. Sarabande

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Henk Van Twillert

    82. V. Bourree I-II

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Henk Van Twillert

    83. VI. Gigue

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Henk Van Twillert

    84. I. Prelude

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Henk Van Twillert

    85. II. Allemande

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Henk Van Twillert

    86. III. Courante

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Henk Van Twillert

    87. IV. Sarabande

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Henk Van Twillert

    88. V. Gavotte I-II

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Henk Van Twillert

    89. VI. Gigue

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Henk Van Twillert

    90. I. Prelude

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Henk Van Twillert

    91. II. Allemande

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Henk Van Twillert

    92. III. Courante

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Henk Van Twillert

    93. IV. Sarabande

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Henk Van Twillert

    94. V. Gavotte I-II

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Henk Van Twillert

    95. VI. Gigue

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Henk Van Twillert

    96. I. Allegro

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: The Vilnius City Municipality St. Christopher Chamber Orchestra

      Performer: Andrius Puskunigis

      Conductor: Donatas Katkus

    97. II. Siciliano

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: The Vilnius City Municipality St. Christopher Chamber Orchestra

      Performer: Andrius Puskunigis

      Conductor: Donatas Katkus

    98. III. Allegro

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: The Vilnius City Municipality St. Christopher Chamber Orchestra

      Performer: Andrius Puskunigis

      Conductor: Donatas Katkus

    99. I. Allegro

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: The Vilnius City Municipality St. Christopher Chamber Orchestra

      Performer: Andrius Puskunigis

      Conductor: Donatas Katkus

    100. II. Larghetto

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: The Vilnius City Municipality St. Christopher Chamber Orchestra

      Performer: Andrius Puskunigis

      Conductor: Donatas Katkus

    101. III. Allegro ma non tanto

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: The Vilnius City Municipality St. Christopher Chamber Orchestra

      Performer: Andrius Puskunigis

      Conductor: Donatas Katkus

    102. I. Allegro

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: The Vilnius City Municipality St. Christopher Chamber Orchestra

      Performer: Andrius Puskunigis

      Conductor: Donatas Katkus

    103. II. Largo

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: The Vilnius City Municipality St. Christopher Chamber Orchestra

      Performer: Andrius Puskunigis

      Conductor: Donatas Katkus

    104. III. Presto

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: The Vilnius City Municipality St. Christopher Chamber Orchestra

      Performer: Andrius Puskunigis

      Conductor: Donatas Katkus

    105. I. Bass Aria

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: The Vilnius City Municipality St. Christopher Chamber Orchestra

      Performer: Andrius Puskunigis

      Conductor: Donatas Katkus

    106. II. Alto Aria

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: The Vilnius City Municipality St. Christopher Chamber Orchestra

      Performer: Andrius Puskunigis

      Conductor: Donatas Katkus

    107. III. Bass Aria

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: The Vilnius City Municipality St. Christopher Chamber Orchestra

      Performer: Andrius Puskunigis

      Conductor: Donatas Katkus

    108. I. Allegro

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: The Vilnius City Municipality St. Christopher Chamber Orchestra

      Performer: Andrius Puskunigis, Simona Venslovaitė

      Conductor: Donatas Katkus

    109. II. Adagio

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: The Vilnius City Municipality St. Christopher Chamber Orchestra

      Performer: Andrius Puskunigis, Simona Venslovaitė

      Conductor: Donatas Katkus

    110. III. Allegro

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: The Vilnius City Municipality St. Christopher Chamber Orchestra

      Performer: Andrius Puskunigis, Simona Venslovaitė

      Conductor: Donatas Katkus

    111. I. (Allegro)

      Composer: Thiemo Wind

      Ensemble: Cordevento

      Performer: Erik Bosgraaf

    112. II. Adagio

      Composer: Thiemo Wind

      Ensemble: Cordevento

      Performer: Erik Bosgraaf

    113. III. Presto

      Composer: Thiemo Wind

      Ensemble: Cordevento

      Performer: Erik Bosgraaf

    114. I. Allegro

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Cordevento

      Performer: Erik Bosgraaf

    115. II. Larghetto

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Cordevento

      Performer: Erik Bosgraaf

    116. III. Allegro ma non tanto

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Cordevento

      Performer: Erik Bosgraaf

    117. I. (Allegro)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Cordevento

      Performer: Erik Bosgraaf

    118. II. Siciliano

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Cordevento

      Performer: Erik Bosgraaf

    119. III. Allegro

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Cordevento

      Performer: Erik Bosgraaf

    120. I. (Allegro)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Cordevento

      Performer: Erik Bosgraaf

    121. II. Adagio

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Cordevento

      Performer: Erik Bosgraaf

    122. III. Presto

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Cordevento

      Performer: Erik Bosgraaf

    123. Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier, BWV 731 (arr. for recorder and ensemble)

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Cordevento

      Performer: Erik Bosgraaf

    124. I. Allegro

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Daniele Boccaccio

    125. II. Adagio

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Daniele Boccaccio

    126. III. Allegro assai

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Daniele Boccaccio

    127. I. Allegro

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Daniele Boccaccio

    128. II. Andante

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Daniele Boccaccio

    129. III. Allegro assai

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Daniele Boccaccio

    130. I. Vivace

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Daniele Boccaccio

    131. II. Largo ma non tanto

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Daniele Boccaccio

    132. III. Allegro

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Daniele Boccaccio

    133. I. —

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Mario Folena, Roberto Loreggian

    134. II. Adagio

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Mario Folena, Roberto Loreggian

    135. III. Allegro

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Mario Folena, Roberto Loreggian

    136. I. Vivace

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Mario Folena, Roberto Loreggian

    137. II. Largo

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Mario Folena, Roberto Loreggian

    138. III. Allegro

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Mario Folena, Roberto Loreggian

    139. I. Andante

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Mario Folena, Roberto Loreggian

    140. II. Adagio e dolce

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Mario Folena, Roberto Loreggian

    141. III. Vivace

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Mario Folena, Roberto Loreggian

    142. I. Adagio - Vivace

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Mario Folena, Roberto Loreggian

    143. II. Andante

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Mario Folena, Roberto Loreggian

    144. III. Un poco allegro

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Mario Folena, Roberto Loreggian

    145. I. Allegro

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Mario Folena, Roberto Loreggian

    146. II. Largo

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Mario Folena, Roberto Loreggian

    147. III. Allegro

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Mario Folena, Roberto Loreggian

    148. I. Vivace

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Mario Folena, Roberto Loreggian

    149. II. Lento

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Mario Folena, Roberto Loreggian

    150. III. Allegro

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Performer: Mario Folena, Roberto Loreggian

    151. Aria

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Amati String Trio

    152. Variatio 1. a 1 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Amati String Trio

    153. Variatio 2. a 1 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Amati String Trio

    154. Variatio 3. Canone all'Unisuono a 1 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Amati String Trio

    155. Variatio 4. a 1 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Amati String Trio

    156. Variatio 5. a 1 o vero 2 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Amati String Trio

    157. Variatio 6. Canone alla Seconda. a 1 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Amati String Trio

    158. Variatio 7. a 1 o vero 2 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Amati String Trio

    159. Variatio 8. a 2 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Amati String Trio

    160. Variatio 9. Canone alla Terza. a 1 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Amati String Trio

    161. Variatio 10. Fughetta. a 1 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Amati String Trio

    162. Variatio 11. a 2 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Amati String Trio

    163. Variatio 12. Canone alla Quarta. a 1 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Amati String Trio

    164. Variatio 13. a 2 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Amati String Trio

    165. Variatio 14. a 2 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Amati String Trio

    166. Variatio 15. Canone alla Quinta. a 1 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Amati String Trio

    167. Variatio 16. Ouverture. a 1 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Amati String Trio

    168. Variatio 17. a 2 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Amati String Trio

    169. Variatio 18. Canone alla Sexta. a 1 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Amati String Trio

    170. Variatio 19. a 1 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Amati String Trio

    171. Variatio 20. a 2 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Amati String Trio

    172. Variatio 21. Canone alla Settima. a 1 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Amati String Trio

    173. Variatio 22. a 1 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Amati String Trio

    174. Variatio 23. a 2 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Amati String Trio

    175. Variatio 24. Canone all'Ottava. a 1 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Amati String Trio

    176. Variatio 25. a 2 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Amati String Trio

    177. Variatio 26. a 2 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Amati String Trio

    178. Variatio 27. Canone alla Nona. a 2 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Amati String Trio

    179. Variatio 28. a 2 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Amati String Trio

    180. Variatio 29. a 1 o vero 2 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Amati String Trio

    181. Variatio 30. Quodlibet. a 1 Clav.

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Amati String Trio

    182. Aria da capo

      Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

      Ensemble: Amati String Trio


This fascinating set provides a refreshing window onto a much studied, much idolized, and oft performed master of composition, allowing many of his familiar works to appear in a new light, recognizable and yet transformed. Bach’s music is often described as indestructible, in the sense that no matter how it is performed, or in whichever arrangement, its essential spirit survives. Many of the transcriptions included here represent the work of contemporary, world-class performers bringing Bach’s masterpieces into the repertoire of their own instruments or ensembles, thereby giving new timbres to the genius of Bach’s contrapuntal lines. The much-loved Goldberg Variations, for example, are given not one, but two new arrangements, as the interwoven voices for keyboard are divided between the members of a string trio and a recorder quintet. Others are scholarly reconstructions of concertos for what might well have been Bach’s originally intended instruments – versions that were subsequently lost to future generations.

From 1729 Bach directed the Leipzig Collegium Musicum, an association consisting of students and musical citizens, and for his performances with them Bach needed to provide secular works. But his time was largely absorbed with writing sacred music for St Thomas’s Church in his role as Kantor. So Bach devised harpsichord concertos by adapting concertos he had originally written for other instruments. Musicologists believe that the seven works known today as Bach’s concertos for solo harpsichord were initially composed as violin or oboe concertos. A third category included here might be called Bach transcriptions by 20th-century “giants”. The great Dutch harpsichordist Gustav Leonhardt arranged for the harpsichord various major works by Bach – five from solo violin works, three from solo cello suites and two movements from a partita for solo flute and a suite for solo lute respectively. These are classics of the arranger’s art, refined and thoroughly idiomatic.