Johann Sebastian Bach

Musikalisches Opfer c-Moll BWV 1079 Heft 1

Immerse yourself in the consummate art of Baroque counterpoint: With the first volume of the "Musical Offering" in C minor BWV 1079, the renowned Bärenreiter publishing house presents the two monumental keyboard works of this legendary cycle – the virtuosic three-part and the masterful six-part Ricercar (Ricercar à 3 and Ricercar à 6). Inspired by Frederick the Great's famous "Royal Theme", Johann Sebastian Bach created compositions of incomparable depth, flawless voice leading, and timeless elegance.

This high-quality Urtext edition is based on the New Bach Edition (Neue Bach-Ausgabe), guaranteeing the highest musicological reliability and an authentic musical text. Whether performed on the harpsichord in a historically informed setting or interpreted on a modern piano, these ricercars both captivate and challenge performers. An indispensable masterpiece for discerning keyboard players, students, and passionate lovers of Bach's polyphony.