The well tempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. Despite all the criticisms that can be invoked noises, breathings, nasal sniffs from time to time, captured on the tracks of this dg twofer this recording of maurizio pollini featuring his version of the well tempered clavier book i stands as a landmark in the recorded catalogue of all times. Walter gieseking plays bach wtc the well tempered clavier. Preludes and fugues the welltempered clavier, by j. I created this video from the cassette tape that you see abo. Bach the well tempered claiver book 2 feinberg youtube. First, it is one of the rare fugues with five voices there are two in book 1 of the well tempered clavier, and none in book 2. We know that the welltempered clavier was extensively used as the most advanced text in bachs teaching. The italian pianists intellectual lucidity, interpretive clarity, and technical virtuosity are apparent in every prelude and fugue, and his probing insights and penetrating analysis inform every note. The well tempered clavier consists in its entirety of two books, each of 24 preludes and fugues, in which there is one for each major and minor key. In conclusion, it can be broadly said that bachs especially rigorous and painstaking counterpoint as well as the most expressive thematic material is to be found in the minorkey fugues in the first book of the welltempered clavier. Glenn gould bach the well tempered clavier vinyl records. The majorkey fugues, on the other hand, cover a whole range of different styles, from pieces related to dance forms to brilliant displays of vitality.
Bach the well tempered clavier, book ii, bwv 870893. Book 2 of the welltempered clavier is in the musicians library happily bestowed canonic status yet not so readily familiar to a large audience. Contained on 2 cds, this recording includes all 24 preludes and fugues. S welltempered clavier the, book 1 jando by johann sebastian bach. Johann sebastian bach the well tempered clavier, book 1. Bach prelude and fugue xiii, book i pollini, piano the well tempered clavier, bwv 846893, is a collection of two sets of preludes and fugues in all 24 major and minor keys, composed for solo keyboard by johann sebastian bach. Pollini bach well tempered clavier book 1 live part 3. The first book of the well tempered clavier was composed in the early 1720s, with bachs autograph dated 1722. The italian pianists intellectual lucidity, interpretive clarity, and technical virtuosity are apparent in every prelude and fugue, and his probing insights and.
Many consider the two books of the welltempered clavier bachs finest keyboard collection. P redictably, theres much to admire in maurizio pollini s first bach recording. Buy well tempered clavier 2 by keith jarrett from amazons classical music store. Well tempered clavier book i, bwv 846869 discography part 8. An essential musical masterpiece, full of joy, pain, and passion, j. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846 893, is a collection of two sets of preludes and fugues in all 24 major and minor keys, composed for solo keyboard by johann sebastian bach. Download the piano sheet music of the well tempered clavier, book i prelude and fugue no.
The two works are now usually considered to comprise the well tempered clavier and are referred to respectively as books i and ii. Book 1 and book 2 of the well tempered clavier are 2cds each not full cds though, so only the 4cd set contains the complete work. Bach well tempered clavier book 1 maurizio pollini. Apart from the early versions of several preludes included in w. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes. The well tempered clavier, book one cd, jul2009, 2 discs, quill classics at the best online prices at. Arriving at this point, with two different versions of j. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes the largestscale and mostinfluential undertaking for solo keyboard of the baroque era. Hugely popular in its own right, as a pollini project the welltempered clavier will excite critics and his fan base alike as a crown jewel of the bach discography on any label. Johann sebastian bach 1685 1750 the well tempered clavier book 2 bwv 870.
Bachs well tempered clavier is now available on cd, and for download. Bach the welltempered clavier part 1 pollini 2 cds. Which published edition of this work would you all recommend for me so that i can get the fingering right. Here you find 3 complete recordings and several single preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by johann sebastian bach. The haunting fivevoice fugue in bflat minor has several characteristics which are notable. Classical guitar lessons auckland with john wakelin mmus, graddiptchg.
Welltempered clavier book i bwv 846869 discography part 8. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, is a collection of two sets of preludes and fugues in all 24 major and minor keys, composed for solo keyboard by johann sebastian bach. The well tempered clavier book i and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. The wtc was written for the harpsichord, but is now mostly performed on its successor, the piano. Second, the theme features a dramatic and expressive leap of a minor 9th the big jump upwards between the 2nd and 3rd notes. The welltempered clavier i theres nothing at all wrong with maurizio pollini s 2009 performance of bachs well tempered clavier, book 1.
Notable performances there are lots of recordings of the well tempered clavier available, and one can find them easily either through itunes and amazon, or in the more specialist eshops, such as presto one can find even rare records, such as giesekings or pollini s recordings of the well tempered clavier. Johann sebastian bach was a noted german composer, keyboardist, and violinist. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Well temperament also good temperament, circular or circulating temperament is a type of tempered tuning described in 20thcentury music theory. The well tempered clavier maurizio pollini classical 2009. Theres nothing at all wrong with maurizio pollini s 2009 performance of bachs well tempered clavier, book 1. Walter gieseking 1895 1956, was a frenchborn german pianist and composer.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Shop and buy well tempered clavier book 2 sheet music. His works such as the brandenburg concertos are known for their technical depth and artistic beauty. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Bach, the well tempered clavier, book 1 sviatoslav richter 1969 duration. Extending the variety already evident in book i available on 2. Jul 21, 2011 bach well tempered clavier book 1 preludes and fugues from e flat to e flat minor maurizio pollini live london 2011. Pollini bach well tempered clavier book 1 live part 3 youtube.
Well tempered clavier, book 2 bwv 870893 keith jarrett classical 1991. Book ii of her recording of bachs welltempered clavier was made between 1951 and 1954 at her home in lakeville. In thomas manns novel lotte in weimar an old goethe muses on the achievements of his youth and of his maturity the former the work of genius, the latter the work of greatness. The welltempered clavier, book 1 3 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars. Thus, this album is an event a summit meeting of masters. Schirmer well tempered clavier book 2 piano solo by. Free sheet music for the complete 48 preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by j. S welltempered clavier the, book 2 landowska 19511954 wanda landowska, who continued to perform and record up to her death in 1959, was renowned as the greatest harpsichordist of the first half of the twentieth century. The italian pianists intellectual lucidity, interpretive clarity, and technical virtuosity are apparent in every prelude and fugue, and his probing insights and penetrating analysis. We know it was intended in some way to acknowledge its predecessor simply because the title page of most copies includes the words zweiter teil part two, though english usage is generally books 1 and 2, but it.
Book 1 was written in 1722 towards the end of bachs period as capellmeister at cothen and book 2 appeared some twenty two years later in 1744. There had been a sense of routine to his playing in bachs welltempered clavier last month, but all trace of that was gone in beethovens opp 109, 110 and 111. The welltempered clavier i maurizio pollini deutsche. Bach prelude and fugue xiii, book i pollini, piano. The welltempered clavier, book 2 2 cds by friedrich gulda and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. The term is modeled on the german word wohltemperiert. Glenn gould 1932 1982 bach the welltempered clavier. The well tempered clavier is generally regarded as one of the most influential works in the history of western classical music. Maurizio pollini, piano theres nothing at all wrong with maurizio pollini s 2009 performance of bachs well tempered clavier, book 1. Jul 21, 2011 bach well tempered clavier book 1 preludes and fugues from c sharp minor to d maurizio pollini live london 2011 the picture is from the remarkably inventive busoni edition. Having heard and very much enjoyed sergey schepkins recording of book ii, i was always going to be looking out for his book i and so i leapt at. Piano, pianokeyboard sheet music book by johann sebastian bach 16851750. He may simply have wanted a change after fifteen or more years using book 1, and certainly he would have wanted to incorporate pieces in the latest styles. The welltempered clavier, book 2 to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover.
Well tempered clavier book i the well tempered clavier, book ino. Complete score of the welltempered clavier, book 1, by johann sebastian bach open welltempered clavier project. The well tempered clavier book 2, bwv 870893 german paperback 4. From all the works written in the baroque era, no other work has been so well cherished, frequently performed and thoroughly studied than this work of bachs. Welltempered clavier the, book 2 landowska 19511954 wanda landowska, who continued to perform and record up to her death in 1959, was renowned as the greatest harpsichordist of the first half of the twentieth century. There had been a sense of routine to his playing in bachs well tempered clavier last month, but all trace of. He first gave the title to a book of preludes and fugues in all 24 major and minor keys, dated 1722, composed for the profit and use of musical youth desirous of learning, and especially for the. Hugely popular in its own right, as a pollini project the well tempered clavier will excite critics and his fan base alike as a crown jewel of the bach discography on any label.
Book 2 of the well tempered clavier was collected from 1738 and probably completed by 1742, about twenty years after book 1. Such thoughts perhaps passed through bachs mind too when surveying his own keyboard output, and the profound differences in. Piano sheet music the welltempered clavier, book i. A brief and general discussion about how to approach interpretation, particularly with respect to the aspect of historically correct performance, is contained here.
Complete recordings 20102019 well tempered clavier the prelude and fugue in cminor from book 1. Shop 22 records for sale for album bach the well tempered clavier by glenn gould on cdandlp in vinyl and cd format. The well tempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the well tempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. In bachs time clavier keyboard was a generic name indicating a variety of keyboard instruments, most typically a harpsichord or clavichord but not excluding an.
Prelude in c major, bwv 846 from maurizio pollini s j. Maurizio pollini, a living legend of the piano, records the benchmark repertoire of the well tempered clavier for the first time in his storied career. The welltempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the welltempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. This section provides some practical insights into how to approach js bachs well tempered clavier, and how to elevate and refine ones performance. Schirmer well tempered clavier book 2 piano solo by bach at musicians friend. Compiled and prepared for the benefit and practice of young musicians desirous of learning, as well as for the entertainment of those already versed in this particular study, by johann sebastian bach, anno. This new recording, and score, were made possible by kimiko ishizaka, musescore, and over 900 fans who supported the project. Pollini bach well tempered clavier book 1 live part 2 youtube. S the welltempered clavier, book 2 2 cds by friedrich gulda and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. Yo tomitas various very resourceful webspaces on the well tempered clavier are always worth the time see here on book 1, here on the sources of book 2, and a selection of midi files can be found here siglind bruhns website on analysis and interpretation of the well tempered clavier is very detailed and substantive see also above. In some of the areas, the fingering is driving me crazy.
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