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Molto tranquillo

Classical/Instrumental • 2011 • Alternative Title: Obbligato for Bach's Prelude in C# Major (WTC II), transposed
 
 
   
 

C Major version

Title by uploader: Molto tranquillo (C Major version)


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Uploader Stephen Smith
PDF, 789.3 Kb ID: SM-000522492 Upload date: 24 Mar 2021
Instrumentation
Piano, Free choice: Treble Clef Instrument
Scored for
Solo, Accompanying piano
Type of score
Parts
Key
C major
Publisher
Stephen Smith
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
2'15
Inspired by Gounod's "Ave Maria" countermelody for the C Major Prelude from Book I of Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier, I have composed a countermelody for the (somewhat similar) C-sharp Major Prelude from Book II of the 48 -- although my obbligato, rather than being conceived for the voice, is suitable for just about any treble instrument. In this transposed version, without the hideous seven-sharp key signature, the piece can actually live up to its name and be performed with great tranquility by both the instrumental soloist and the collaborating pianist!

This free download contains all the necessary materials for a performance: a transposed version of the original Prelude (with editorial markings corresponding to the obbligato), and two versions of the obbligato itself: one for treble instruments in C (violin, flute, oboe, et al.) and one for treble instruments in B-flat (clarinet, trumpet, soprano saxophone, et al.).

Note that the accompanying sound file is in Bach's original key of C-sharp Major.
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