Welltempered clavier book ii bwv 870893 discography. Prelude and fugue in c minor, bwv 847 by johann sebastian bach. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Johann sebastian bach was a noted german composer, keyboardist, and violinist. Johann sebastian bach welltempered clavier, book 1, bwv846. Walter gieseking 1895 1956, was a frenchborn german pianist and composer. Well, i couldnt let that pass, even though its been, four years since it was issued. Johann sebastian bachthe welltempered clavier prelude and fugue no. Perhaps it was because bach composed this music as instructional pieces for his son wilhelm friedemann. The well tempered clavier, book 2 classical music album play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives. S welltempered clavier the, book 1 beausejour bachs monumental collection of preludes and fugues in all keys explored new systems of harpsichord tuning which made such an enterprise possible. In bach s complete well tempered clavier a coproduction between capriccio and southwest german radio 2, christine schornsheims refined harpsichord mastery and cultivated musicianship yield listening rewards akin to her excellent 1996 goldberg variations. At the moment im leaning towards richters but feinbergs is a close second.
At any rate, the sound of the pedal harpsichord on. By staaling in forum recorded music and publications. Bach, andras schiff the welltempered clavier, book. Walter gieseking plays bach wtc the well tempered clavier. I would like to recommend ralph kirkpatricks clavichord recording of the well tempered clavier.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Well tempered clavier book i by wanda landowska and tens of millions of other songs on all your. Complete works for harpsichord by martin galling on. Best harpsichord recording of bachs welltempered clavier book 1 welcome to talk classical a community covering every aspect of classical music. This set, along with its companion set of the book i, has often been in my cd player. 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. Christine schornsheim, one of the most eminent specialists of historic keyboard instruments, performs j.
I purchased the welltempered clavier book one about 15 years ago, while taking piano lessons. The first thing to say is you may want to get yourself a well tempered clavier played on a clavier which is well tempered. Im looking at purchasing a cd of the wtc book 1 and maybe 2. Welltempered clavier book i bwv 846869 discography. The welltempered clavier 1 and 2 classical archives. It is almost three years ago since richard egarr recorded book 1 of bachs welltempered clavier harmonia mundi hmu 907432. This prelude is an intentionally simple series of chord arpeggios, walking through some modulations in the vicinity of and returning back to c maj. Bach welltempered clavier book 2 virgin veritas 3857952 bw. Johann sebastian bach well tempered clavier piano solo ashley publications. Bach s well tempered clavier is one of the cornerstones of western classical music.
S bach s well tempered clavier on the ruckers harpsichord in colmar. On points of taste there are one or two pieces i like less than others, such as the rather choppy fugue in c sharp major from book ii, but these would all be minor observations. Is it just me, or does bachs wtc book 1 seem sassier. 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 bach s. Until this weekend, most versions id heard of the well tempered clavier were played on piano glenn gould and others and, correct me if im wrong, but i believe ralph kirkpatrick played a nonpedal harpsichord. In bachs time clavier keyboard was a generic name indicating a variety of keyboard instruments, most typically a harpsichord or clavichord but not excluding.
Welltempered clavier, book 1, bwv846869 various arrangements play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and best organized classical music site on the web. Chromatic fantasy and fugue classical music album play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and best organized classical music site on the web. The well tempered clavier book 2 scrolling youtube. 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 organ either. Bach well tempered clavier celine frisch harpsichord. For book 2, to view originals is a more complex exercise, given the lack of the one authoritative original from js bach s hand and the fragmentation of historical copies see the work of yo tomita for more info on this. His works such as the brandenburg concertos are known for their technical depth and artistic beauty.
Examples of this style are the prelude in d major from book 2 and the prelude in g minor, also from book 2. S well tempered 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 well tempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the well tempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. Learn about welltempered clavier by js bach from the baroque era. The well tempered clavier, book 1 christophe rousset harpsichord roussets is a grounded, incontestably considered reading, exuding a quiet, unflappable authority reminiscent of gustav leonhardthe untangles bach s protean polyphony with the informed illumination. Fowlies most precious possession arrived at the harpsichord clearing house in.
While i couldnt play this music with any decency i was captivated by it in a way i hadnt been with other solo piano pieces. Only a few harpsichords from 17th century antwerp have survived and are still fully functional today. Such thoughts perhaps passed through bach s mind too when surveying his own keyboard output, and the profound differences in. Another example the c major prelude which opens book i sounds like morning sunshine. I would appreciate any info on ranking of the difficulty of the preludes in the well tempered clavier. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Bach did not specify the instrument to be used for these pieces, and the clavichord has a softer sound than the clangy harpsichord. Bachs welltempered clavier is one of the cornerstones of western classical music. Complete works for harpsichord by martin galling now. 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 bach. In 1917 i think it was miss websters harpsichord was returned to chickering.
Best harpsichord recording of bachs welltempered clavier book 1. 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. 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 pollinis recordings of the well tempered clavier. T here are many fine recordings of bachs 48 on both piano and harpsichord. If my reaction to book i was tepid, it was more than thawed by my enthusiasm for book ii.
Dreyfus they go on a conscious mission to uncover the hidden riches concealed behind the more neutral resources of the harpsichord and organ so as to liberate the fascinating characters lurking in the. With his first recording of the well tempered clavier book 1 pinnock explores the summit of bach s intellectual and contrapuntal mastery my journey with the well tempered clavier has been life long. The most typical ones included a clavichord, harpsichord, and other organs. The welltempered clavier, book ii by ralph kirkpatrick and tens. Another style often found in bach s preludes from the well tempered clavier is the french overture style. Both volumes appear to be out of print, but i found volume one at cd universe. Prelude in d major continuous semiquavers from the right hand and a staccato bass line makes this prelude very joyous and playful. I know there have been discussions of ranking the difficulty of the well tempered clavier for example, bartok, but it is my understanding that those take into account the fugues as well. Ranking of difficulty of well tempered clavier preludes.
The well tempered clavier book 2 scrolling duration. Best harpsichord recording of bachs welltempered clavier. Bachs welltempered clavier which collection to buy. Its not just youthere are a number of general stylistic and architectural differences between book i and book ii, which is to be expected given that the compilations are separated by a period of twenty years. Rarely have bach s fugues sounded so dancelike, light, and fleet, especially the great eflat prelude and fugue bwv 552 or the prelude no. Free sheet music for the complete 48 preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by j. Glen wilson, bob van asperen, scott ross harpsichord a terrific trio of bach s well tempered clavier.
Well tempered clavier book i, prelude c major we start our analysis with the, so to say, entry door into the 48, the well tempered clavier book i, prelude c maj. 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. The third thing to say is that there are many different types of harpsichord, including ones which sound like lute. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. Bachs the welltempered clavier and many more listen to the harpsichord classics playlist with amazon music unlimited. Johann sebastian bachthe welltempered clavier prelude and.
This is the second prelude and fugue from the welltempered clavier, book 1. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. Bach welltempered clavier celine frisch harpsichord. Download a free and public domain recording and musical score. Licensed to youtube by the orchard music on behalf of arts productions ltd song praeludium and fuga a 3 voci bwv 873. Continue from part 8 donald satz wrote october 15, 2000. This website is incredibly resourceful, and one can especially check the 1722 original of the well tempered clavier book 1. This is a very fine well tempered clavier and goes way beyond experiment, taking some of the finest keyboard music ever written into stunning new realms. In bachs time clavier keyboard was a generic name indicating a variety of keyboard instruments, most typically a harpsichord. The welltempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the welltempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. By and large i enjoyed it, while remarking that egarr perhaps laid greater emphasis on bachs declared didactic purpose than on its bravura elements. Best harpsichord recording of bach s well tempered clavier book 1 welcome to talk classical a community covering every aspect of classical music. He turns now to book ii of the preludes and fugues in all twentyfour keys, assembled for publication in 1742. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes the largestscale and mostinfluential undertaking for.
Two wellfilled discs, superbly recorded at versailles, offer a. The welltempered clavier, book 2, bwv 870893 by richard egarr and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. Keyboard piano, harpsichord or organ 1 organ solo trumpet brass quartet 8recorder. The well tempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. 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. This 2cd set completes the superbargainprice reissue of bob van asperens recording of the complete welltempered clavier, book i having already been reissued on 3 49963 2. Teil i nr 2 bwv 847 cmoll figuriertes praludium tanzfuge 4. Fowlies encomium to me in his 1977 book journal of rehearsals. Nov 30, 2015 she takes bach at his word, that each part is important in the ultimate contrapuntal result.
Continue from part 1 donald satz wrote february 16, 2001. 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. Bach s the well tempered clavier and many more listen to the harpsichord classics playlist with amazon music unlimited. Quizlet flashcards, activities and games help you improve your grades. Johann sebastian bach 1685 1750 the well tempered clavier book 2 bwv 870. Selected instruments from the carolina clavier col. Bach, andras schiff the welltempered clavier, book 2. Selections from the well tempered clavier, book ii by glenn gould on amazon music. The well tempered clavier, or preludes and fugues through all tones and semitones, relating to the major third, that is, ut re mi, as well as those related to the minor third, that is, re mi fa. In bachs time clavier keyboard was a generic name indicating a variety of. Kenneth weiss teil ii nr 1 bwv 870 cdur sinfonia tanzfuge 0.
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