J.S. Bach 6 Suites for Violoncello solo BWV 1007-1012 Henle Urtext

The most important source for Bach’s Cello Suites is a copy made by his wife Anna Magdalena because the autograph is no longer extant.

As further copies show, the actual musical text is scarcely problematic. However, the slurs, which are particularly important for string instruments, are very inexact and compel the editor to make difficult decisions.

This Henle edition is in two parts. It not only offers the Urtext edition – with preface and critical commentary – but also a part for playing. The study score, available separately, contains the Urtext part, but in addition offers a reproduction of Anna Magdalena’s copy. This means that both cellists and music lovers alike are able to form their own opinion about the much discussed problems.

Also:

J.S. Bach Six Suites for Violoncello solo BWV 1007-1012 Henle Urtext Study score

J.S. Bach Six Suites for Solo Cello (BWV1007-1012) Barenreiter Urtext (Paperback performing edition)

J.S. Bach Six Suites for Violoncello Solo BWV 1007-1012 (Barenreiter Urtext Synoptic Facsimile)

J.S. Bach Six Suites for Solo Cello BWV 1007-1012: Barenreiter Urtext Scholarly Critical Performing Edition

J.S. Bach Suites (6) for Cello (BWV 1007-1012) Barenreiter Urtext Hardback Facsimile

Alternatively:

The Bach Cello Suites: A Companion (Paperback)