Description
Our “Johann Sebastian Bach: Two-Part Inventions”, specially arranged for the nyckelharpa, invite you to look at Bach’s works in a new light. Originally composed as teaching material for his son Wilhelm Friedemann, Bach’s Inventions stand for music that is not only to be performed, but understood and shaped as craftsmanship. In this tradition, our additional bass part not only adds another layer to the inventions, but also encourages an experimental approach to the music.
Bach’s musical duality: the nyckelharpa as a bridge between keyboard and string instruments
Johann Sebastian Bach, a master of the keyboard, was equally adept on string instruments. His music, originally composed for the piano, unfolds a unique magic on string instruments. The nyckelharpa, an instrument that was probably forgotten in Germany in Bach’s time, wonderfully embodies the duality of his musical soul. The variety of articulation through the bow and the precision of the keyboard with its tangents make it possible to rediscover the complexity of Bach’s harmonic structures. Not forgetting the resonance strings, which make the harmonic connections even more intense.
Why play “Johann Sebastian Bach: Two-Part Inventions” on the nyckelharpa?
The nyckelharpa, once forgotten in the German-speaking world, is fascinating again today with its unique sound. The variety of its musical expression, from melody to harmonic support, makes it the ideal instrument for the performance of Bach’s music. Our arrangements of the inventions for the nyckelharpa open up new perspectives on these timeless masterpieces by taking up and expanding the musical diversity and deep emotional resonance of these compositions.
Invitation to a creative experiment
The arrangements in “Johann Sebastian Bach: Two-Part Inventions” offer a unique opportunity to explore and deepen the art of playing the nyckelharpa. By adding an additional bass part, we invite you to reinterpret Bach’s inventions and go your own musical way. This edition aims to offer musicians a framework for creative experimentation and to experience the complexity of Bach’s compositions in a new light.
For whom is “Johann Sebastian Bach: Two-Part Inventions” intended?
This publication is aimed at all those who wish to expand their musical expressiveness and immerse themselves in the fascinating world of Baroque music. Whether beginner or advanced, the arrangements are designed to be accessible for different levels of playing. They are ideal for musicians who are looking for new challenges and want to test the limits of their instrument.
Experience Bach’s inventions in a new way: The nyckelharpa opens up musical horizons
Discover “Johann Sebastian Bach: Two-part Inventions” in a completely new way with our compositions specially arranged for the nyckelharpa. Be inspired by the unique combination of melodic beauty and harmonic depth and expand your musical horizons. Immerse yourself in the world of Baroque music and experience the timeless genius of Johann Sebastian Bach’s works anew – played on one of the most fascinating instruments in music history.
Texts in German and English
VIDEO: Final concert Nyckelharpatage at Fürsteneck Castle in October 2018 (Performers: Marco Ambrosini, Jule Bauer, Anette Osann and Eva-Maria Rusche)
