Bach: Chaconne in D Minor, BWV 1004 (arr. for harpsichord)

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Arranger: Pieter-Jan Belder Instrumentation (this edition): Harpsichord Originally for: Violin Work: Chaconne from Violin Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004 Binding: Hardcover ISMN: 9790706670775 Size: 9.8 x 11.8 inches Pages: 37 Description Yehudi Menuhin described the Ciaccona from the in D Minor violin partita (BWV 1004) as ‘the greatest structure for solo violin that exists'. His praise is amplified in the numerous keyboard versions that have come down to us. These include arrangements for solo piano by Johannes Brahms, Robert Schumann and Ferruccio Busoni, and other versions have appeared for one hand, piano duet and, more recently, for four hands and feet at the same organ (Lyrebird Music, LBMP–038). Remarkably, few versions have been published for the harpsichord, which Pieter-Jan Belder addresses in this astonishing arrangement, which he first recorded on his CD Basso Ostinato: Passacaglias and Chaconnes (Brillia