Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048

Announcing the First Publication from LaJoie de Musique's New Series of Critical Urtext Editions: Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048 LaJoie de Musique is thrilled to announce the inaugural release in its new series of Critical Urtext editions: Johann Sebastian Bach's *Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048*. This meticulously crafted edition is based on the esteemed Barenreiter Urtext Edition, ensuring the highest level of scholarly accuracy and authenticity. Our goal is to provide musicians and scholars with a version that is as faithful to Bach's original manuscript as possible while offering practical editorial insights for modern performers. In keeping with the integrity of the source material, this edition retains the clarity and precision of the Barenreiter Urtext. However, LaJoie de Musique has introduced a few minor edits to enhance interpretative possibilities. Specifically, articulations and dynamics have been subtly adjusted in parallel passages to provide a more cohesive musical narrative. These editorial suggestions are carefully marked: added articulations appear in parentheses, and supplementary slurs are rendered as dotted lines, allowing performers to distinguish between Bach's original intentions and modern interpretative aids. Notably, consistent with the manuscript tradition, figured bass symbols have been omitted from the cembalo part. This choice preserves the historical authenticity of the work, inviting keyboardists to engage in the informed improvisation characteristic of the Baroque continuo practice. By doing so, LaJoie de Musique aims to inspire a more creative and stylistically appropriate realization of the basso continuo. With this first release, LaJoie de Musique is excited to set a new standard for Critical Urtext editions that honor historical accuracy while embracing practical performance needs. This edition of *Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major* is an indispensable resource for musicians, educators, and Bach enthusiasts alike. We invite you to explore this masterwork through the lens of historical fidelity and modern musical insight.