Schemelli Song Book 1736 & 6 Lieder from the Notebook for Anna Magdalena, BWV 439-507, Nos. 511-514, 516, 517
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- Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
- Editor: Georg Christian Schemelli (1678-1762)
- Editors: Max Seiffert, Georg von Dadelsen
- Format: High Voice
- Instrumentation: Piano, High Voice
- Work Language: German
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- Size: 7.5 x 10.6 inches
- Pages: 78
Description
Georg Christian Schemelli (around 1680–1762) was a pupil at the Leipzig St. Thomas School and later became Schlosskantor in Zeitz. He owes his fame to the fact that in 1736, he convinced Johann Sebastian Bach to contribute to his Musikalisches Gesang-Buch. Bach provided the figured bass for 69 melodies, as well as contributing some of his own melodies. Exactly how many and which ones he wrote is not known with certainty, as not all composers' names were included.
The arioso-like quality of these songs makes them especially charming and sets them apart from the customary sacred songs and chorales of their time, allowing singers to create a much more intimate and individual interpretation.
A score for vocalists that only contains the vocal lines. The instrumental parts are not there for reference. Generally, cheaper than a vocal score and requires multiple copies for purchase.
Facsimile of the Autograph
These are hardcover, research-quality reproductions of the original hand-written scores from the composer.
Hardcover
Some publishers print a hardbound, linen-covered version in addition to the standard paperback. The music inside is identical. These editions are beautiful though rarely cheap.
Orchestral Parts
Similar to a wind set, this is a collection of parts. In the case of strings, the numbers listed are the number of copies included, though generally these are available individually (often with minimum quantities required).
Paperback
When publishers offer multiple bindings (e.g. hardcover) or study scores, this is the "standard" version. If you're planning to play the music, this is probably what you want.
Performance / Playing Score
For chamber pieces, playing scores have all of the parts on one system. There are not separate parts for each player.
Score (Full Score)
For ensemble music, this indicates that the edition contains all parts on a single system (there are not separate parts for each player). In larger ensembles, this is for the conductor.
Schemelli Song Book 1736 & 6 Lieder from the Notebook for Anna ...
