Editor: Egon Voss
Fing. vc: Reiner Ginzel

The most important source for Bach’s Cello Suites is a copy made by his wife Anna Magdalena because the autograph is no longer extant. As further copies show, the actual musical text is scarcely problematic. However, theslurs, which are particularly important for string instruments, are very inexact and compel the editor to make difficult decisions.

Henle's practical edition, HN 666, is in two parts. It not only offers the Urtextedition – with preface and critical commentary – but also a part for playing. The new study edition contains the Urtext part, but in addition offers a reproduction of Anna Magdalena’s copy. This means that bothcellists and music lovers alike are able to form their own opinion about the much discussed problems.