Bach-Busoni: Chaconne in D Minor for Solo Piano EP No.7436

Bach-Busoni: Chaconne in D Minor for Solo Piano, (No. 7436)

The Chaconne in D Minor, originally composed by Johann Sebastian Bach as the final movement of his Partita No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004 for solo violin, is one of the most profound and revered works in the classical repertoire. The piece is an extended set of variations on a recurring harmonic progression, showcasing Bach’s mastery of counterpoint, harmony, and structural development.

The version for solo piano is a celebrated transcription by Ferruccio Busoni, an Italian pianist-composer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Busoni, known for his virtuosic command of the piano and his deep reverence for Bach’s music, arranged numerous works by the Baroque master, adapting them to the expressive and technical possibilities of the modern grand piano. His transcription of the Chaconne elevates Bach’s original violin composition into a grand, orchestral-like piano work, imbued with rich textures, powerful dynamic contrasts, and expansive sonorities.

ISBN: 9790577080000

Category : Piano

Composer : Bach, Johann Sebastian/Busoni

Publisher : Edition Peters

Edition: EP7436