A welltempered clavier book i to savor classics today. Here you find 3 complete recordings and several single preludes and fugues of the welltempered clavier by johann sebastian bach. There are two books because bach amazingly did this twice. The welltempered clavier book 1 presents an incredible variety of beautiful and partly highly sophisticated keyboard pieces, each of which it makes sense to devote time to. Richters painted this one with delicate shades, listen carefully from bar to bar he shades each one slightly differently as if he thought hard about how each bar should sound. Bach the well tempered claiver book 2 feinberg youtube. The wtc was written for the harpsichord, but is now mostly performed on its successor, the piano. Roussets welldigested sense of style and finished technique permeate every selection. Aug 14, 2010 which book of bachs well tempered clavier is easier overall. This invaluable guide to the 96 pieces explains bachs various purposes in compiling the music, describes the rich traditions on which he drew, and provides commentaries for each. There are twelve notes in the chromatic scale, each one having a major and minor mode, thus 24 keys.
Such thoughts perhaps passed through bachs mind too when surveying his own keyboard output, and the profound differences in sensibility that distinguish the second volume of the. 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 is two books of music for solo keyboard by js bach, the first written in 1722, and the second twenty years later in 1742. 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. Ecoutez gould ou pollini pour vous donner une idee. The welltempered clavier is two sets of preludes and fugues for keyboard. Oct 26, 2011 i thought i would post a survey of recordings of bachs well tempered klavier. Which book of bachs well tempered clavier is easier overall. His art was of an encyclopedic nature, drawing together a. Well tempered clavier book 1 by johann sebastian bach. Jul 21, 2011 bach well tempered clavier book 1 preludes and fugues from c to c sharp maurizio pollini live london 2011.
Pollini bach well tempered clavier book 1 live part 1. Johann sebastian bach 1685 1750 the well tempered clavier book 2 bwv 870. 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. 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. Bachs klavierbuchlein 1720 there is an almost complete collection of prelude and fughetta versions predating the 1722 autograph, known from a later copy by an. Bach swell tempered clavieror the 48 preludes and fugues stands at the core of baroque keyboard music and has been a model and inspiration for performers and composers ever since it was written. Italian shoes, bags and accessories on pollini store. Once a deeper understanding of each individual piece has been achieved, the relationship of.
Johann sebastian bach the well tempered clavier, book 1. The welltempered clavier recorded in 1983, kenneth gilberts welltempered clavier proudly stands the test of time as a reference harpsichord version. Each piece is a prelude in various styles various dance forms, inventions, french style etc. S the welltempered clavier by maurizio pollini on amazon. Discussion in music corner started by brstp, feb 1, 2007. Ill throw the riddler in the boot and well be away. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. S the welltempered clavier by maurizio pollini from amazons classical music store. Thus, this album is an eventa summit meeting of masters. Weve begun with the well tempered clavier the prelude and fugue in cminor from book 1. 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 welltempered clavier book i stands as a landmark in the recorded catalogue of all times.
Simply put, the welltempered clavier is a collection of preludes and fugues written in every key. Walter gieseking 1895 1956, was a frenchborn german pianist and composer. 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. See all 8 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The two works are now usually considered to comprise the well tempered clavier and are referred to respectively as books i and ii. Each set consists of twenty four preludes and fugues in all of the major and minor keys in ascending order. Download a free and public domain recording and musical. The welltempered clavier book one for string quartet borromeo string quartet on allmusic 2017 for this 2017 living archive release, the. Such thoughts perhaps passed through bachs mind too when surveying his own keyboard output, and the profound differences in. I own book 1, and was considering buying book 2 because some of the pieces were too dificult. Bach the well tempered clavier book 1 feinberg youtube. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes the largestscale and mostinfluential undertaking for.
Here you find 3 complete recordings and several single preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by johann sebastian bach. Shop and buy well tempered clavier book 2 sheet music. The first book of the well tempered clavier was composed in the early 1720s, with bachs autograph dated 1722. Maurizio pollini, a living legend of the piano, records the benchmark repertoire of the welltempered clavier for the first time in his storied career. Sadly, i had to give away piano lessons when i migrated and went to university. 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. Bach the welltempered clavier, book i maurizio pollini pn deutsche grammophon 0063702 2 cds. Glenn gould 1932 1982 bach the welltempered clavier.
Shipping wordwide and free return italian shoes, bags and accessories on. Save your money and get the wtk book i and ii by andras schiff. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes. They were published in two separate books, book i, which was composed in 1722, and book ii, composed in 1744. Which book of bachs well tempered clavier is easier. 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. Perhaps the baroque form is just too far from the contemporary and more recent romantic repertoire pollini shows. 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.
Prelude 1 in c major bwv 846 from the welltempered clavier duration. 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. Piano, pianokeyboard sheet music book by johann sebastian bach 16851750. Is book 2 any easier, or should i just keep working on what i have. 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. Contained on 2 cds, this recording includes all 24 preludes and fugues. Search email email form message board midimp3 midi index mp3 index biography catalogs.
The well tempered clavier confirms a multitude of popular theories in an episode marked by bleak revelations and tragic results. 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. This piece is very special to me i got hooked onto it at a young age, and pestered my parents to let me learn the piano. Theres much to admire in maurizio pollinis first bach recording, writes andrew clements. Shop and buy well tempered clavier book 1 sheet music. The episode has an 89% score on rotten tomatoes and has an average rating of 8. Hewitts recordings of the well tempered clavier recent rerelease peter bright wrote february 25, 2008. 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.
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. 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. It has always been a great shame that wilhelm kempffs set of well tempered clavier has gone out of print on dg, and the great bach expert organist karl richter had not, during his short life, recorded the well tempered clavier on any keyboard instrument. In some of the areas, the fingering is driving me crazy. Another example the c major prelude which opens book i sounds like morning sunshine.
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. Download a free and public domain recording and musical score. Bach the welltempered clavier part 1 pollini 2 cds. The welltempered clavier confirms a multitude of popular theories in an episode marked by bleak revelations and tragic results. Which published edition of this work would you all recommend for me so that i can get the fingering right. Apart from the early versions of several preludes included in w. Towards the end of last year, hyperion rereleased angela hewitts recordings of the well tempered clavier from the late 1990s in a budget boxed set. Pollini bach well tempered clavier book 1 live part 2 youtube. Preludes and fugues the welltempered clavier, by j. Arriving at this point, with two different versions of j. The welltempered clavier, book 1, bwv 846869, clavicembalo remastered, an album by helmut walcha on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Notable performances there are lots of recordings of the welltempered 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 pollinis recordings of the welltempered clavier. 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. Bachs inscription on the cover of book i the welltempered clavier, composed in 1722 and 1744 and widely considered bachs pinnacle of keyboard music, is divided into two books, each containing 24 preludes and fugues, with each prelude and fugue moving.
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. Pollini bach well tempered clavier book 1 live part 2. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Walter gieseking plays bach wtc the well tempered clavier. When westworld premiered earlier this fall, it offered an unusual promise to viewers, or at least. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. Well tempered clavier book 2 by johann sebastian bach. Welltempered clavier, part i johann sebastian bach. Book 1, bwv 846869 praeludium 10 maurizio pollini bach, j. Play the piano with maurizio pollini bachs preludes and fugues.
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