Free ornamentation by addition and subtraction in two dances by J. S. Bach

Authors

  • Fausto Borém Federal University of Minas Gerais

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35699/2317-6377.2004.55746

Keywords:

Bach, performing practice, free ornamentation, transcription, double bass

Abstract

Applied research on free ornamentation by addition and subtraction of notes in Bach´s Gigue and Sarabande from the Suite for Violoncello # 1, transcribed for the double bass. It also includes a historical performing practice context, the freedom of interpretation in the various periods, recent information on the performance of the six Suites for Violoncello by Bach on the double bass, and several examples of ornamentation.

Author Biography

  • Fausto Borém , Federal University of Minas Gerais

    Fausto Borém is a Professor at UFMG, where he created the Master's program and the journal PER MUSI. He coordinates the Research Group "Pérolas" and "Pepinos" of Musical Performance (CNPq, FAPEMIG, and FUNDEP Fund), whose results include a book and dozens of articles on performance, analysis, musicology, and music education published in national and international journals. Since 1993, he has represented Brazil at major international double bass events, for which he has edited, published, and premiered several transcriptions of key works of Brazilian music. He has received various awards in Brazil and abroad as a soloist, theorist, composer, and teacher.

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“Free Ornamentation by Addition and Subtraction in Two Dances by J. S. Bach”. 2004. Per Musi, no. 09 (January): 47-63. https://doi.org/10.35699/2317-6377.2004.55746.