Barenboims bach has a refreshing old world quality, reflecting his rounded tone, moderate tempos, and emphasis on harmonic tension. Best to reach us by email at email protected or call 18003456296. The wtc was written for the harpsichord, but is now mostly performed on its successor, the piano. For this recording of book i, fellner performs the 24 preludes and fugues with a rich and full sound, yet with the refinement and fastidious control required in. From all the works written in the baroque era, no other work has been so wellcherished, frequently performed and. If any pianist has the musicianship to undertake the well tempered clavier, he or she must surely have enough judgment. Production the well tempered clavier was written by dan dietz and katherine lingenfelter, and was directed by michelle maclaren.
There are two volumes entitled book 1 and book 2, and often the abbreviation wtc bk 1bk 2 is used. Best to reach us by email at email protected or call 1 8003456296. The welltempered clavier, book 1 3 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars. See all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Bachs welltempered clavier which collection to buy. Loessers studio at the cleveland institute of music in 1964 by kenneth hamann.
Andras schiff and the bach project the washington post. Book ii of her recording of bachs welltempered clavier was made between 1951 and 1954 at her home in lakeville. The welltempered clavier book i, bwv 846869, an album by johann sebastian bach, glenn gould 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. The well tempered clavier, book 1 remastered johann sebastian bach composer, sviatoslav richter performer format.
The well tempered clavier by bach david piano play it. In jill crosslands own words, no other music is so perfect an integration of emotional. They were published in two separate books, book i, which was composed in 1722, and book ii, composed in 1744. There are two volumes entitled book 1 and book 2, and often the abbreviation wtc bk 1 bk 2 is used.
Roussets welldigested sense of style and finished technique permeate every selection. In this recording i used the 4th harmonic pedal in resonance position only. Although it was circulated in manuscript form, johann sebastian bachs the welltempered clavier was not published until 1801, some 80 years after it was composed. The well tempered clavier flashcards and study sets quizlet. His playing is delicate, wellinformed without falling into the hip category, and an overall joy to listen to. The welltempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the welltempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. Harpsichord performances of various parts of book i by. Note that every pepper location is abiding by all federal, state, and local regulations regarding covid19. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The well tempered clavier is a work in two volumes.
Barenboim, daniel well tempered clavier book 1 amazon. The welltempered clavier book i, bwv 846869 by johann. Her performances are available below, beginning with the prelude no. Alan beggerow rated it it was amazing dec 21, 2014. Apart from the early versions of several preludes included in w. It was the ultimate workbook, open to constant change and refining by bach himself. The welltempered clavier recorded in 1983, kenneth gilberts welltempered clavier proudly stands the test of time as a reference harpsichord version. The implications of bachs introduction of new fugal techniques and procedures in the welltempered clavier book two, understanding bach xi, 2011, whereby of course in this case the effect is the result of the stretto of a subject that has a sequential form, rather than an actual double entry.
It was followed shortly afterwards by book ii which was similarly received. Ten years ago angela hewitt recorded a version of the welltempered clavier book i which dazzled the critical world and recordbuying public. Each set consists of twenty four preludes and fugues in all of the major and minor keys in ascending order. The welltempered clavier, book i live in troy, ny 1987. Js bach, the welltempered clavier book 1, detailed comments. Every great keyboard composer studied it thoroughly, including schubert, beethoven, chopin, brahms and schumann who advised let the welltempered clavier be your daily bread. Yes, okay, i think schiffs ecm record of the wtc is sufficiently good for now. The first book of the welltempered clavier was composed in the early 1720s, with bachs autograph dated 1722. 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. The welltempered clavier is two sets of preludes and fugues for keyboard. First and foremost, bernards artificial existence was revealed to be an homage of sorts to one of the parks founders. Bach swell tempered clavier or 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. This invaluable guide to the 96 pieces explains bachs various purposes in compiling the music, describes the rich traditions on.
Maurizio pollini deutsche grammophon, two cds andrew clements. Daniel barenboim well tempered clavier book 1 amazon. He plays bach on the piano with no pedal, which is how i prefer my bach to sound. Like thinkgreenlovepiano already said, i think all of them are very enjoyable to listen to, but some suggestions for the first book. If one plays a particular piece, it is always good to understand what type of music we are dealing with.
Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises the welltempered clavier, book 1, fugue no. Welltempered clavier glenn gould by bach, johann sebastian on arkivcd. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. Fugue the welltempered clavier, book 1, bwv 846869. Each volume contains a prelude and fugue in every major a nd minor key, totaling 48 pairs. Bachs welltempered clavier to critical acclaim across europe, and has made it the backbone of his recital repertoire. The well tempered clavier is two sets of preludes and fugues for keyboard. Now, fresh from her bach world tourin which she performed the complete welltempered clavier from august 2007 until the end of october 2008 in 58 cities in 21 countries on. The casual buyer might stumble on this twodisc set and assume, from the presence of the wellworn book one of bachs welltempered clavier and from the reliable imprint of the harmonia mundi usa label, that this was a safe, mainstream choice for this central bach repertory item. It is generally far more difficult than book 1 however, with greater technical and structural difficulty for the performer.
The well tempered clavier book ii, bwv 870893 arthur loesser, piano the master tapes for this recording were made in mr. A welltempered clavier book i to savor classics today. Learn the well tempered clavier with free interactive flashcards. While bachs welltempered clavier, in its utter completeness, is the marker of our modern conception, the term fugue had been in practice for over 400 years previous, and often used for music of widely divergent purpose. Provided to youtube by universal music group prelude no.
The casual buyer might stumble on this twodisc set and assume, from the presence of the well worn book one of bach s well tempered clavier and from the reliable imprint of the harmonia mundi usa label, that this was a safe, mainstream choice for this central bach repertory item. Bachswelltempered 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. Production the welltempered clavier was written by dan dietz and katherine lingenfelter, and was directed by michelle maclaren. Bach s well tempered clavier to critical acclaim across europe, and has made it the backbone of his recital repertoire. Completed by 1742, book 2 was intended as a complement to book 1, not as a replacement. Choose from 33 different sets of the well tempered clavier flashcards on quizlet. From all the works written in the baroque era, no other work has been so wellcherished, frequently performed and thoroughly studied than this work of bachs. Note that every pepper location is abiding by all federal, state, and local regulations regarding covid19, as well as cdc guidelines. Style, tempo and articulation there is too much to say about stylistic aspects of js bachs music, to even start here. He made a disturbing wrong note in wtc 1 prelude 6 in d minor, second bar, 12th note on the rh, he played an f instead of a d, completely destroying the harmony. Welltempered clavier book i bwv 846869 discography part 6. The vagueness of these descriptions is a reflection of the fugues place in history. It is the only episode of the season to not be written by either jonathan nolan or lisa joy, but rather by individuals who had worked with the two of them in their previous endeavors dietz with nolan on person of interest and lingenfelter with joy on pushing daisies.
The only time he uses the sustain pedal is on one of the fugues that is impossible to play without the pedal a minor fugue, book 2, written for organ. Youthful viennese pianist till fellner has performed j. This invaluable guide to the 96 pieces explains bach s various purposes in compiling the music, describes the rich traditions on. Well tempered clavier book 1 import barenboim,daniel artist format. Bach, the well tempered clavier, book 1 sviatoslav richter 1969 duration. Beethoven used to practice the well tempered clavier in all scales. 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. S welltempered clavier the, book 1 jando by johann sebastian bach. Here are a few interesting points about how famous composers about this piece of work. The welltempered clavier book ii, bwv 870893 arthur loesser, piano the master tapes for this recording were made in mr. Bach preludes and fugues 24 well tempered clavier, book 1. One of the 48 pieces is dedicated to someone or something you love or honor. The welltempered clavier, book 1 a composers approach by don freund on amazon music.
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