Bach, JS - 3 Gamba Sonatas BWV 1027 1029 for Viola and Piano - Barenreiter Verlag URTEXT Edition

The Bach Sonatas for Viola da Gamba were composed during his tenure as Kapellmeister of Prince Leopold in Cothen, himself an accomplished gambist.  Today, these pieces remain popular both on the cello and the double bass, as well as the viola.  They are serious pieces, often lively and contrapuntal and always interesting.For Viola and Piano. URTEXT edition. Published by Barenreiter Verlag.Grading: Apprentice Rating 4-5 (more musically challenging, shifting and more complex rhythms, more difficult key signatures, more advanced bowings and techniques, suitable for someone with fairly extensive playing ability)