A selection from The Well-Tempered Clavier by J.S. Bach transcribed for Flute Duo

As professional instrumental performers and educators we have long felt the need to expand the flute duo repertoire. As passionate Bach lovers our quest included investigating the monumental keyboard work, The Well-Tempered Clavier. We quickly discovered that many of the pieces would be ideal candidates for duos for the modern flute. It is well known that Bach himself used The Well-Tempered Clavier as one of his own primary teaching sources. In the process of transcription, we perceived excellent potential for the development of technical and musical skills in the context of the flute duo repertoire. Performance suggestions for each transcription are provided, highlighting these specific challenges. We have taken great care to provide transcriptions that work well in performance. Harmonious voice placement for maximum tonal blending and the equal sharing of musical material between players were major considerations. Proposed dynamic and articulation indications have been included. As a matter of principle we accepted the challenge of retaining the colours of the original Bach keys. May you find much pleasure in performing these pieces. Nerina von Mayer / Pamela Wijnberg / Albie van Schalkwyk