A Bach Book for Harriet Cohen

Transcriptions for pianoforte from the works of J. S. Bach

Forces or Category: Solo piano

Reissue of an iconic OUP publication from 1932
Twelve Bach transcriptions prepared for the acclaimed English pianist Harriet Cohen
Contributions by some of Britain's leading composers of the period
Arrangements of choral and instrumental works
Introductory notes by the celebrated pianist and broadcaster David Owen Norris
Ideal companion volume to Bach Transcriptions for Piano (978-0-19-339261-8)

A Bach Book for Harriet Cohen

Transcriptions for pianoforte from the works of J. S. Bach

Johann Sebastian Bach
with an introduction by David Owen Norris

Description

This celebrated collection contains arrangements prepared for Harriet Cohen by some of Britain's finest composers, such as Frank Bridge, William Walton, and Ralph Vaughan Williams, and includes favourites such as 'Sleepers, Wake', 'In dulci jubilo', and the Andante from Brandenburg Concerto No. 2. With a new introduction by David Owen Norris, A Bach Book for Harriet Cohen is ideal for all pianists of intermediate standard or above wishing to further explore Bach's music.

A Bach Book for Harriet Cohen

Transcriptions for pianoforte from the works of J. S. Bach

Johann Sebastian Bach
with an introduction by David Owen Norris

arr. Granville Bantock: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (Sleepers, Wake)
arr. Arnold Bax: Fantasia
arr. Arthur Bliss: Das alte Jahr vergangen ist (The old year is ended)
arr. Lord Berners: In dulci jubilo (In sweet rejoicing)
arr. Frank Bridge: Komm, süsser Tod (Come, sweet death)
arr. John Ireland: Meine Seele erhebt den Herren (My soul doth magnify the Lord)
arr. Eugene Goossens: Andante, from Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F major
arr. Hebert Howells: O Mensch, bewein' dein' Sünde gross (O man, bewail thy grievous fall)
arr. Constant Lambert: Der Tag, der ist so freudenreich (O hail this bright day of days)
arr. William Walton: Herzlich tut mich verlangen (Lord, hear my deepest longing)
arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams: Ach, bleib' bei uns, Herr Jesu Christ (Now cheer our hearts this eventide)
arr. William G. Whittaker: Wir glauben all' an einen Gott, Vater (We all believe in one God, the Father)

A Bach Book for Harriet Cohen

Transcriptions for pianoforte from the works of J. S. Bach

Johann Sebastian Bach
with an introduction by David Owen Norris

Composer Information

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

with an introduction by David Owen Norris

Harriet Cohen (1895-1967) studied at the Royal Academy of Music, London, before quickly gaining a reputation as a Bach specialist. She was also strongly associated with British music of the period and was the dedicatee of numerous contemporary works, including the last six pieces in Bartók's Mikrokosmos, Vaughan Williams's Piano Concerto, and most of Bax's piano music. Harriet received various honours and awards, among them a CBE in 1938 and a Freeman of the City of London in 1954.

David Owen Norris is a pianist, broadcaster, teacher, and composer. The first recipient of the Gilmore Artist Award, he has achieved international acclaim as a concert pianist, recording a rich variety of music as both a soloist and accompanist. Norris has also presented a number of radio series, including BBC Radio 4's Playlist.

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A Bach Book for Harriet Cohen

Transcriptions for pianoforte from the works of J. S. Bach

Johann Sebastian Bach
with an introduction by David Owen Norris

Reviews and Awards

"Included is a very informative preface and introduction by pianist David Owen Norris. Pianists who enjoy transcriptions long out of print will welcome these re-issues." - Melvyn Cooper, Piano Professional, Autumn 2013