Lord, teach us to take our hearts and look them in the face, however difficult it may be. - D.L. Sayers
2007, September 24
New Edition and a Revisit to May 18
Just received, the Complete Cantatas of J. S. Bach from Bärenreiter, the study score in 19 volumes.
The very beautiful, very perfect NBA edition from Bärenreiter of all the cantatas in a 19 volume study format has arrived at my doorstep and I have been buried all weekend happily exploring. Just holding the books makes my heart stand still. Previously, any reference to the NBA edition entailed a trip to the UC Berkeley music library to use their large format library edition, which probably costs in the neighborhood of $20,000 to $30,000.
Now we have an affordable, accessible complete edition in the comfort and convenience of home. I will use this edition for the proofreading of the files at JSBChorales.net. New measure numbers will reflect pick-up measures and I will change the clef for the tenor part to the octave down G clef as used in this new edition.
Since I work full time, this complete update, a major project, will take considerable time. Revised files will be listed on the the update page as they are completed.
Again, be aware that copies of files on another person's server may not be correct. I can not be responsible for updating files on another person's server, even if my name is attached to them. My name associated with copies on another person's website does not mean that they have been been kept current.
And, also again, be aware that when the midi files are imported into a notation program, accidentals may be enharmonically incorrect. For instance a G sharp may be notated as an A flat.
If possible, please always check files against a reliable edition.
