György Kurtág

Transcriptions from Machaut to J. S. Bach

Embark on a fascinating musical journey from the Late Middle Ages to the glorious High Baroque: "Transcriptions from Machaut to J. S. Bach", published by the renowned Editio Musica Budapest, brings together masterful arrangements for piano ensemble. This multifaceted collection offers an inspiring repertoire for collaborative music-making: pieces 1 to 19 are arranged for piano four hands, piece 20 invites six hands to share one keyboard, and numbers 21 to 27 unfold their full sonic depth across two pianos. These artful transcriptions ingeniously translate the polyphony and counterpoint of legendary masters—from Guillaume de Machaut to Johann Sebastian Bach—onto modern keyboard instruments. A true treasure trove for concert performances, advanced teaching, and passionate music-making at home!