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Re: Bach Cello Suite #1
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Steve Schwartz <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Tue, 7 Jun 2005 12:30:58 -0500
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Sandra Beane asks:

>There is a piece that can be played with the first Bach suite for
>unaccompanied cello.  Is it the Air on G?  Ave Maria?  Jesu?

Charles Gounod wrote an original melody "Ave Maria" to the first prelude
of WTC I (sort of.  He may have fudged here and there).  I realize this
isn't what you asked, but are you sure it's the first suite for solo
cello?  After all, it bears a strong family resemblance to the WTC I/P1.

Steve Schwartz

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