Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 is a favourite in the viola repertoire. It was written for two solo violas accompanied by an orchestra of viola de gamba, cello and bass/cembalo, with no violins. This new arrangement of all three movements for viola quartet retains the original solo parts, bass line and harmonies.
solo and accompanying parts are redistributed among the members of the viola quartet
all four parts are of equal interest and difficulty
the quartet score indicates which instrument plays the solo and accompaniment voices in the original Bach orchestration
suitable for professionals and advanced-level students
