Bachs goldberg variations performed on a bosendorfer 290 imperial piano in berlin. A number of the pieces survive in earlier versions from previous decades, which bach revised or transposed. Oct 11, 2017 but whether book one or two or both, any new recording is a reason for me to rejoice and theres plenty of cause for rejoicing, because the welltempered clavier still gets churned out on a. British harpsichordist and conductor trevor pinnock will release his first ever recording of book i of bachs well tempered clavier on 10 april 2020. Bach expands some of the preludes to even greater proportions and writes others in binary form. Bwv 870a, bwv 870b prelude and fugue in c minor, bwv 871. The two books form together to create the fortyeight.
Here you find 3 complete recordings and several single preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by johann sebastian bach. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, is a collection of two sets of preludes and fugues in. The sound is just ok but its one of the best versions available imho. Welltempered clavier aural play accompanied by geometry play on july 9th, 2016, i completed the final video in a multimonth project. Nov 27, 2016 the welltempered clavier is a collection of two series of preludes and fugues in all major and minor keys, composed for solo keyboard by johann sebastian bach. 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. Open welltempered clavier bah to bach by robert douglass. Which one is your favorite prelude and fugue from bachs. The welltempered clavier book 2, preludes and fugues 18. But if all you want is the music itself, you cant beat these cdsparticularly not at these prices.
The well tempered clavier, book i volume 2, bwv 854861. Westworld the welltempered clavier tv episode 2016 imdb. The well tempered clavier, book 1 multichannel version bach. Bwv 872a prelude and fugue in csharp minor, bwv 873. A detailed guide that analyzes the structural, harmonic and thematic frame of. Weve begun with the well tempered clavier the prelude and fugue in cminor from book 1. The well tempered clavier, book 2, bwv 870893 bluray disc version prelude and fugue no. 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. Which book of bachs well tempered clavier is easier overall. The well tempered clavier, book 1 multichannel version christophe rousset. 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. This his art was of an encyclopedic nature, drawing together and surmounting the techniques, the styles, and the general achievements of his own and earlier generations and leading to a new perspective. This invaluable guide to the 96 pieces explains bachs various purposes in compiling the music, describes the rich traditions on.
S well tempered clavier the, book 1 fischer 19331934 album only. Gould launched his complete recording of the pianists old testament on 10 january 1962. The older tuning systems are still used, mainly with wind and string instruments, but it sounds odd when used on a piano. The welltempered clavier complete books i and ii and millions of other books. All these years later i have finally purchased book two, featuring mr. The well tempered clavier book 1 no 1 prelude in c major bwv 846 bass tab by johann sebastian bach. Im not on a bach binge any longer, but theres one version ive had a hankering for which i had not acquired friedrich guldas set recorded in 1973 by philips. Book 2, bwv 870893 prelude and fugue in c major, bwv 870. It finds its parallel in wfbs clavier booklet nr 16 with only 15bars there. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Sep 07, 2017 the two volumes of bachs the welltempered clavier together represent a wealth of musical invention, ingenuity and delight. There is a great grace to what she gives us, a marvelous clarity, a sense of totality. This website is incredibly resourceful, and one can especially check the 1722 original of the well tempered clavier book 1. It would eventually occupy him for more than nine years. Earlier versions worth hearing include those by edwin fischer, rosalyn. Which published edition of this work would you all recommend for me so that i can get the fingering right. Prelude and fugue in d minor, bwv 875 alternative version. Happy 250th, well tempered clavier, book i the new york. From all the works written in the baroque era, no other work has been so well cherished, frequently performed and. Book 2 of the welltempered clavier was collected from 1738 and probably completed by 1742, about twenty years after book 1. Welltempered clavier aural play accompanied by geometry play. Bachs welltempered clavier based on the recordings from pianist kimiko ishizakas open welltempered clavier. The episode was lauded by critics in particular to arnolds revelation and jeffrey wright and anthony hopkinss performances during the final scenes. Johann sebastian bach the well tempered clavier, book 1.
I would like to recommend ralph kirkpatricks clavichord recording of the well tempered clavier. This edition of johann sebastian bachs famous keyboard work the well tempered clavier was edited by ferruccio busoni, who also added historical information and a large number of performance notes that will relate to piano performance. Bach did not specify the instrument to be used for these pieces, and the clavichord has a softer sound than the clangy harpsichord. Is it just me, or does bachs wtc book 1 seem sassier. The welltempered clavier is a great example of how much variety is possible to achieve in this genre. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. Such thoughts perhaps passed through bachs mind too when surveying his own keyboard output, and the profound differences in. If you use and like, thank you to consider support donation. Bach recycled some of the preludes and fugues from earlier sources. Best harpsichord recording of bachs well tempered clavier book 1 welcome to talk classical a community covering every aspect of classical music.
Autorip is available only for eligible cds and vinyl sold by amazon eu sarl but does not apply to gift orders or primenow orders. Apr 23, 2019 robert douglass is raising funds for open welltempered clavier bah to bach on kickstarter. If you are a beginner or an advanced player, the question which score to use is always an important topic. I rather prefer the version on philips great pianists of the century but that is not a complete set of the old testament though. Bach, andras schiff the welltempered clavier, book 2. 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. I was overwhelmed by how astonishing moving these two cds are. Well tempered clavier flashcards and study sets quizlet. Prelude and fugue in d major, bwv 874 index of book 2. In some of the areas, the fingering is driving me crazy. Bach gave the present title to the work, which was composed for the use and practice of musical youth eager to learn and for the amusement of those already skilled in this study. This informed assessment of the genius of bachs works can be applied with greatest accuracy to the welltempered clavier. Bach for electric bass standard tuning eadg this tab will have two versions. For book 2, to view originals is a more complex exercise, given the lack of the one authoritative original from js bachs hand and the fragmentation of historical copies see the work of yo tomita for more info on this.
The welltempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the welltempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. Best harpsichord recording of bachs welltempered clavier. The well tempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the well tempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. Richter evayoungpianist mischa maisky plays bach cello suite no. In the german of bachs time clavier keyboard was a generic name indicating a variety of keyboard instruments. It is the first prelude and fugue in the first book of the well tempered clavier, a series of 48 preludes and fugues by the composer. Bach compiled book ii in 1744, twenty two years after book i.
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. Both volumes appear to be out of print, but i found volume one at cd universe. 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 welltempered clavier from the first the two collections more than twenty years apart. The two sets of 24 preludes and fugues book 1 dating from 1722 and book 2 from 1742 had pedagogical objectives. Oct 31, 2010 like thinkgreenlovepiano already said, i think all of them are very enjoyable to listen to, but some suggestions for the first book.
The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. 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. Prelude and fugue in csharp major, bwv 872 alternative version. 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. The prelude and fugue in c major, bwv 846, is a keyboard composition written by johann sebastian bach. The well tempered clavier, or preludes and fugues in all the tones and semitones, both with the major third or ut, re, mi and with the minor third or re, mi, fa. The welltempered clavier, book 2 preludes and fugues 17.
His art was of an encyclopedic nature, drawing together a. The well tempered clavier, book one, prelude and fugue no. Early version bwv 846a of the prelude in klavierbuchlein fur wilhelm. We recorded ten or even fifteen different versions of some of the preludes and fugues. Free sheet music for the complete 48 preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by j. The welltempered clavier, book i volume 2, bwv 854. Well tempered clavier the, book 1 fischer 19331934 digital booklet. Book two of the welltempered clavier dates from 173842 some 20 years after book one and was assembled from both newly composed pieces and various existing preludes and fugues going back a. To answer your questions, each book covered all 24 keys the 12 major and the 12 minor.
Together the two volumes of the welltempered clavier consist of 24 preludes paired with 24 fugues. Bach composed a paired prelude and fugue in each of the 24 keys to demonstrate the viability of the new equal. 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. For 20 years we provide a free and legal service for free sheet music without asking you anything in exchange. Welcome to talk classical a community covering every aspect of classical music. Bach preludes and fugues 112 well tempered clavier, book. See the johann sebastian bachs welltempered clavier, book i, here. Book two of the welltempered clavier dates from 173842 some 20 years after book one and was assembled from both newly composed pieces and various existing preludes and fugues going back a number of years. Trevor pinnock to release first recording of bachs well. Aug 14, 2010 so it is unlikely that youll find will book 2 eaiser than book 1. Two years after releasing her cd dedicated to book i of j.
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. Composed about 20 years apart, the two sets of 24 preludes and fugues that constitute the two books of johann sebastian bachs welltempered clavier didnt start off as one huge collection of 48 works in fact, the set of 24 preludes and fugues composed in 1742 were not issued as a sequel to the original wtc of 1722. Sep 02, 2012 the well tempered clavier, book 1, bwv 846 869. 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 i glenn gould on allmusic 1993. A welltempered clavier book i to savor classics today. Bach, craig sheppard well tempered clavier 1 amazon. In bachs time clavier was a generic name indicating a variety of keyboard instruments, most typically a harpsichord or clavichord but not excluding an organ either the modern german spelling for the collection is. Eminent bachspecialist sir andras schiff here performs book i.
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. The first thing to say is you may want to get yourself a well tempered clavier played on a clavier which is well tempered. The third thing to say is that there are many different types of harpsichord, including ones which sound like lute. Phantasm, a consort of five violsearly versions of the modern cellobring aspects of bachs thrilling counterpoint to light with expressive touches here and there, and often a lightness and variety of texture thats hard or impossible to achieve midflow on the organ, harpsichord, or piano. Bach the well tempered clavier book 1 feinberg youtube. Book 2 of the well tempered clavier was collected from 1738 and probably completed by 1742, about twenty years after book 1. The welltempered clavier, book 2, preludes and fugues 9. Bach the welltempered clavier book i internet archive. The welltempered clavier, book 2, complete preludes and. Prelude d minor the prelude d minor is another piece that focuses on a specific keyboard skill here to arpeggiate chords of a basso continuotype chord progression. Mca classics reissued it on cds around 1992, but it is out of stock and almost impossible to find.
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