Overture in G minor, BWV 1070 (Bach, Johann Sebastian)

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J. S. Bach's authorship of this work is doubtful


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Editor Alfred Dörffel (1821–1905)
Publisher. Info. Bach-Gesellschaft Ausgabe, Band 45.1 (pp.190-210)
Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, 1897. Plate B.W. XLV(1).
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Editor Johann Nepomuk David (1895–1977)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d.(ca.1930). Plate 31099.
Reprinted Miami: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1971-87). Catalog A5418.
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Misc. Notes Similar Engraving as the BGA edition above.
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Copyist Christian Friedrich Penzel (1737–1801)
Publisher. Info. Manuscript, 1753.
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Misc. Notes Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin (D-B): Mus.ms. Bach St 161
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Editor Johann Nepomuk David (1895–1977)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d.(ca.1930). Plate 31099.
Reprinted Miami: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1971-87). Catalog A5418.
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Work Title Overture
Alternative. Title Overture a 4 Violino Primo Violino Secondo Viola et Cembalo di Sig. Bach
Composer Bach, Johann Sebastian
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. BWV 1070 ; BWV App B 86
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IJB 460
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 6 movements:
  1. Larghetto
  2. Torneo
  3. Aria. Adagio
  4. Menuetto
  5. Trio
  6. Capriccio
First Publication. 1897
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Baroque
Piece Style Baroque
Instrumentation strings, continuo
Manuscript Sources Bach Digital (source list)

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[hide]Orchestral Suites by Johann Sebastian Bach
  • BWV 1070: Overture in G minor ("Suite No.5") [doubtful]
  • BWV 1071: Sinfonia in F major (see BWV 1046a)