Rediscovering Baroque Gems: Johannes Schenk’s 12 Cello Pieces from Scherzi Musicali (Volume 1)Product DetailsComposer:Johannes Schenk (Johann Schenck)Title (English):12 Pieces for Violoncello fromScherzi Musicali1Title (Hungarian):Tizenkt gordonkadarab aScherzi Musicali-bl 1Editor:Brodszky FerencInstrument:Violoncello and PianoFormat:Paperback Sheet MusicPublisher:Editio Musica Budapest Zenemkiad (EMB)Series:Thesaurus MusicusISMN:9790080025574 (979-0080025574)Item Number:2557Genre:Classical / Baroque Chamber MusicOrigin:Made in HungaryYear of Publication:1958Language:Hungarian, English, German (Prefaces and Notes)OverviewDive into the elegant and lyrical world of the Baroque master, Johannes Schenk, with this historically significant edition of12 Pieces for Violoncello and Pianotaken from his rare collection,Scherzi Musicali. Expertly edited by Ferenc Brodszky and published by Editio Musica Budapest (EMB) in 1958 as part of the esteemedThesaurus Musicusseries, this volume is an essential addition to the cello repertoire.These twelve short, characterful pieces offer cellists a delightful journey through the high Baroque style, encompassing a range of forms from lively dances to expressive airs. Originally composed for viola da gamba, these arrangements for violoncello and piano provide pedagogical value for intermediate players while serving as excellent concert miniatures. The edition is notable for its trilingual notes (Hungarian, English, and German), ensuring accessibility and scholarly depth for a global audience interested in authentic Baroque performance.ttekints (Overview in Hungarian)Merljn el a barokk mester, Johannes Schenk elegns s lrai vilgban a12 gordonka-zongora darabe trtnelmileg jelents kiadsval, amelyet a ritkaScherzi Musicaligyjtemnybl vlogattak. Brodszky Ferenc szakrt szerkesztsben, s a nevesThesaurus Musicussorozat rszeknt 1958-ban kiadva az Editio Musica Budapest (EMB) gondozsban, ez a ktet elengedhetetlen kiegsztje a gordonka repertornak.Ez a tizenkt rvid, karakteres darab a barokk stlus lvezetes utazst knlja a gordonksoknak, a lendletes tncoktl az expresszv rikig terjed formkban. Eredetileg viola da gambra komponltk ket, de a gordonkra s zongorra kszlt tiratok pedaggiai rtket kpviselnek a kzphalad jtkosok szmra, mikzben kivl koncert miniatrkknt is szolglnak. A kiads figyelemre mlt a hromnyelv jegyzetek (magyar, angol s nmet) miatt, amelyek biztostjk az akadmiai mlysget s a hozzfrhetsget a barokk autentikus eladsa irnt rdekld globlis kznsg szmra.Product FeaturesInstrumentation:Violoncello and Piano (Score and Part included).Period:Baroque (Late 17th / Early 18th Century).Page Count:16 pages.Dimensions:A/4 Format Standard printing size for music.Weight:0.068 kg Light for easy transport and use.Bilingual/Trilingual Content:Prefatory notes and historical context provided inHungarian, English, and German.Series:Part of the scholarlyThesaurus Musicuscollection, focusing on historical music.Interesting FactsComposer’s Identity:Johannes Schenk (1660-c.1712) was a Dutch Baroque composer, violinist, and viola da gamba virtuoso. He was primarily active at the court in Dsseldorf and is considered a key figure in early Dutch music history, particularly for his chamber works.TheScherzi Musicali: The original full title of the collection, from which these pieces are drawn, isScherzi Musicali, Vero Sonate per la Viola da Gamba. Published around 1700, this collection is historically important as it showcases Schenk’s mastery of the viola da gamba and the rich melodic ornamentation typical of the German-Dutch Baroque blend.Pedagogical Importance:These pieces are highly valued in cello teaching for developing lyrical tone, clear articulation in fast passages, and an understanding of Baroque stylistic conventions, making them excellent preparatory material for Bach’s Cello Suites.&Eacut