Bach, J.S - Bach Transcriptions for Piano

Demonstrating the range and popularity of Bach piano transcriptions during the early twentieth century, this collection contains exuberant fantasias and fugues, gentle transcriptions from instrumental works, and popular chorales. Includes introductory notes by the celebrated pianist and broadcaster David Owen Norris.

CONTENTS

• arr. Myra Hess: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (Sleepers, Wake)
• arr. Edward Krish: Siciliano (Sonata in E flat for Flute and Harpsichord)
• arr. William G. Whittaker: Pastorella in F major, mov. 3
• arr. Dorothea Salmon: In dulci jubilo (In sweet rejoicing)
• arr. William H. Harris: Bist du bei mir (If thou art near)
• arr. Gerald M. Cooper: Christ lag in Todes Banden (Christ lay in death's bonds)
• arr. Leonard Borwick: Jesu, bleibet meine Freude (Jesu, joy of man's desiring)
• arr. Hubert J. Foss: Seht, was die Liebe tut (See what his love can do)
• arr. Leonard Borwick: Sarabande (Cello Suite in D major)
• arr. Harriet Cohen: Ertodt' uns durch dein' Gute (Sanctify us by thy goodness)
• arr. William G. Whittaker: Pastorella in F major, mov. 4
• arr. Harriet Cohen: Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier (Beloved Jesu, we are here)
• arr. Norah Drewett de Kresz: Fugue in G minor
• arr. Herbert Murrill: Was Gott thut, das ist wohlgethan (What God hath done is rightly done)
• arr. Myra Hess: Adagio (Toccata, Adagio, and Fugue in C major)
• arr. Dorothea Salmon: Wenn wir in hochsten Noten sein (When we are in greatest need)
• arr. Gerald M. Cooper: Es ist das Heil uns kommen her (Salvation now has come for all)