Yes there is! The most famous transcription (or arrangement) was made by the famous romantic composer Robert Schumann. I suppose, it is available at Edition Breitkopf, Germany. The cello part is not changed at all and the piano part is just a kind of harmonic support. So all in all Schumann respected the Bach origin and tried not to alter the musical substance.
Suite for Solo Cello No. 1 in G Major: I. Prelude
It is called "Prelude from The Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 1 In G Major" by Johann Sebastian Bach.
The Suite by Cassado for solo cello (1926) is in the key of D. Beginning soulfully in D minor, by the last movement this has become a joyful and energetic D major. This key is very suitable for the cello, as it allows the top two strings, A and D, to be exploited fully as part of the wide range of techniques available on the cello, in particular those that use the many possibilities of the open strings.
The music in the background of the Rush University Medical Center commercials (as well as in the trailor for the movie "The Soloist" is J.S. Bach - Solo Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major.
Johann Sebastian Bach composed the Courante from Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007, as part of his set of six cello suites. These suites were likely written for solo cello, showcasing the instrument's capabilities and Bach's innovative musical language. The Courante, characterized by its lively tempo and intricate counterpoint, reflects Bach's mastery of dance forms and his ability to blend technical skill with expressive depth.
Suite for Solo Cello No. 1 in G Major: I. Prelude
It is called "Prelude from The Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 1 In G Major" by Johann Sebastian Bach.
Might be the Suite for cello #1 in G Major by Johann Sebastian Bach.
Suite for Solo Cello No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. Prélude by Bach.
Bach - Cello Suite No.1Closest match I've found (after listening to many samples) is from the "Classic Yo-Yo" CD, track 1: "Prelude from Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major."
Toccata and Fuge in D Minor, Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring & Orchestra Suite #3 in D Major
Suite for Solo Cello No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. Preludeby Yo Yo MaBach: The Cello Suites
Prelude to Bach's Solo Cello Suite No 1 in G major
Bach - Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major
The Suite by Cassado for solo cello (1926) is in the key of D. Beginning soulfully in D minor, by the last movement this has become a joyful and energetic D major. This key is very suitable for the cello, as it allows the top two strings, A and D, to be exploited fully as part of the wide range of techniques available on the cello, in particular those that use the many possibilities of the open strings.
The music in the background of the Rush University Medical Center commercials (as well as in the trailor for the movie "The Soloist" is J.S. Bach - Solo Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major.
The song is called Nattoppet by Detektivbyrån. You can listen to it on their myspace: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=62627043 The classical music from the latest Sprint commercial is "Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major" by Bach. Wonderful piece!