Bach Allegro for large symphony orchestra (transcription of the 3rd mov of Bach’s 3rd Viola da Gamba Sonata BWV 1029)

May 2010 – ca 5 mins

Arrangement of the final movement of Bach’s Viola da Gamba sonata in G minor BWV1029.
BBC Radio 3 commission for the BBC Proms 2010.
First performed in the Royal Albert Hall by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Conducted by Andrew Litton at the Bach Transcriptions Prom.

4(IV=picc).4(IV=corA).4(IV=bcl).4(IV=dbn)-6.4.4.1-timp.5perc-2hp-cel-str

Alternative version scoring
3(III=picc).3(III=corA).3(III=bcl).3(III=dbn)-4.3.3.1-timp.4perc-hp-cel-str