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For years, I have played the Suites off clean copies of the music without ties or phrase marks, allowing me to re-interpret the music in a fresh way each time. In response to many requests, I have decided to embark upon publishing my own performing edition of the Suites for trombone. However, instead of publishing this new edition with one of the many fine print publishers I have worked with in the past, I have decided to publish the edition online, and offer it to players at no cost.
I began this project on Good Friday, April 13, 2001. It is a day full of significance for me. As a Christian, it is a day of contemplation of the mystery of the death of the incarnate Son of God, Jesus Christ, as he atoned for sin past, present and future. As part of my personal devotion on this important day - which preceeds the inexpressible joy of Easter Sunday just hours away - I always listen to the St. Matthew Passion of J. S. Bach, which in my mind is perhaps the most significant, important, and inspired work in the history of music. My contemplation of Bach's music on Good Friday 2001 led me to think of his Cello Suites, and the fact that they, too, have theological significance (see Ge Bartman's article "Christian Symbplism in the First Three Preludes of Johann Sebastian Bach's Six Suites for Cello Solo" which is available as part of Anner Bylsma's excellent book, "Bach, The Fencing Master". So, I have decided to begin to edit the Suites according to the way I currently interpret them and to publish them on my website for free access, notwithstanding the fact that I will likely continue to revise and alter my interpretation as time goes on, even on a daily basis. The interpretation in these files is by no means the last word - or even the best work - on performance of the Bach Cello Suites. But they are A way, and a way which perhaps may resonate with other players as it does with me.
These files are offered for download at no cost. They may be printed and freely distributed. However, they are still copyrighted by me, and each movement carries a copyright notice. The files may not be sold or published, and may not be included in any collections of teaching materials or books without my permission.
Enjoy. Soli Deo Gloria.
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