J. S. Bach - Sonata after Concerto in C minor, BWV 1060 (Transcribed for Cello (or viola) and Keyboard)

Bach’s Concerto for Two Harpsichords in C minor, BWV 1060, is one of his most compelling concerto works, with dramatic outer movements and a deeply expressive slow movement. This arrangement recasts the concerto for solo cello and keyboard in the spirit of Bach’s viola da gamba sonatas, allowing the music to function as a substantial chamber work rather than a concerto with orchestra.

The arrangement is intended for cellists looking for more Bach repertoire that can be performed in a historically sympathetic and practical way. The solo line is adapted for the cello’s range and resonance, while the keyboard part preserves the essential musical texture and dialogue of the original.

This set includes a keyboard score, a cello part, and a viola part. The viola part is the same as the cello part, notated in alto clef, allowing the arrangement to be performed by either cello or viola with keyboard.

ASTA level: 3