Goldberg Variations [Sax 4tet arr]

J.S. Bach

arr. David Maslanka

Aria with 30 Variations

(Goldberg Variations)

arr. for Saxophone Quartet

1 hr., 10 min. •

1741 arr. 2010

• Grade 6

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I have done a straight transcription of the entire Goldberg Variations following the keyboard edition of Hans Bischoff (Kalmus). All ornamentation has been carefully written out, and I have raised the key to A-flat from the original G to make more congenial fingerings for saxophones. The effect of “opening up” the original keyboard texture to four saxophone voices is startling and quite good. Goldberg Variations is a lot of music, and the requirement to learn it all, and then shape a performance, is daunting. However, this is some of the best music by a great composer, and every bit of effort toward mastering it will be repaid a thousand fold.

Find program notes and more information at davidmaslanka.com.

Concert Full Score v3
Transposition:	Concert
Notation Style:	Engraved (Prepared using computer software.)
No. of Pages:	115
Page Size:	9×12
Binding:	Coil

Part Details
Notation Style:	Engraved (Prepared using computer software.)
Page Size:	9×12
Binding:	Booklet

Qty	Item	Instrument
1	Soprano Saxophone	Soprano Saxophone
1	Alto Saxophone	Alto Saxophone
1	Tenor Saxophone	Tenor Saxophone
1	Baritone Saxophone	Baritone Saxophone (Low A)

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Aria with 30 Variations

(Goldberg Variations)

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