Recorded at jordan hall, new england conservatory of music, boston, ma, usa. Some 20 years later bach compiled a second book of the same kind, which became known as the welltempered clavier, part two in german. Bach well tempered clavier book 1 also like it is always amazing that bach s keyboard music is robust enough to withstand so many interpretations and transcriptions. 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. I especially like the versions of gulda beautiful tone. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. Preludes and fugues the welltempered clavier, by j. The well tempered clavier, book ii ralph kirkpatrick. With modesty and rigour, he gives a rich, varied interpretation of this monument to art, revealing its secrets to us in a highly informative introductory text. Colloquially known as the 48 from the two books of twentyfour preludes and fugues, these works form one of the great landmarks of keyboard repertoire. Bach, the well tempered clavier, book 1 sviatoslav richter 1969 duration. The first volume is what harpsichordist luc beausejour has recorded here and what a solid performance it is. 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 welltempered clavier, book i live in troy, ny 1987.
Second hand bach welltempered clavier book 1 2sacdhybrid. Fugue e major the fugue in e major complements the lovely p with a nicely flowing ductus. Js bach, the welltempered clavier book 1, detailed comments. In bach s 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. Hantai, born in 1964, studied harpsichord with arthur haas. Nov 30, 2015 the preludes are from the open well tempered clavier project, and were made using musescore software. The well tempered clavier book 1 scrolling youtube. The well tempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. Bachs monumental collection of 48 preludes and fugues better known as the well tempered clavier was issued in two volumes. Beausejour plays in a refreshingly straightforward manner with no silly antics or turbo. The highly esteemed pierre hantai has now entered the well tempered clavier sweepstakes with his new recording of book 1.
Proving that jill crossland well deserves her enviable reputation as a bach pianist bbc music magazine, this superb recording of bachs welltempered clavier, book 1, is a great way to start the new year on signum. Well tempered clavier book 1 schirmers library of musical classics vo. The preludes are from the open welltempered clavier project, and were made using musescore software. The welltempered clavier book 1 view amazon detail page asin. Bach the welltempered clavier aimard 2 cds download buy. The welltempered clavier, book 1 to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. The well tempered clavier book 1 scrolling youtube a. 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.
Complete score of the well tempered clavier, book 1, by johann sebastian bach open well tempered clavier project. S welltempered clavier the, book 1 by jeno jando on amazon music. Gustav leonhardtemi, glen wilsonteldec the highly esteemed pierre hantai has now entered the well tempered clavier sweepstakes with his new recording of book 1. 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. But, in fact, theyre not and the simple reason for it is that richters performances sound like they were taped in a drafty castle in austria using a. Johann sebastian bach, welltempered clavier i prelude and fugue no. The p has a straightforward structure, which can be simplified as follows minim crotchet.
Bach the welltempered clavier, vol 1 by johann sebastian. 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. 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. Js bach, the welltempered clavier book 1, detailed. Johann sebastian bach welltempered clavier, book 1, bwv846. Schepkins well tempered clavier, book i 10 parts buy this album at. 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. It never ceases to bring to your mind the beauty of the bach s offspring, particulary those by mozart and chopin. The first book was completed by 1722 with the second from around 174243. A most impressive edition of the first volume of the welltempered clavier, these 24 preludes and fugues were painstakingly researched over a period of 10 years, using the most important original manuscript sources.
Well tempered clavier book i bwv 846869 bach cantatas website. Recording the welltempered clavier is a bit like climbing everest, and this new recording by christophe rousset devoted to book i has been eagerly awaited. I would appreciate any info on ranking of the difficulty of the preludes in the well tempered clavier. Complete score of the welltempered clavier, book 1, by johann sebastian bach open welltempered clavier project. The welltempered clavier, book 2 complete bwv 870893 johann sebastian bach. Johann sebastian bach well tempered clavier piano solo ashley publications.
The solemn and expressive, recitative character of the melody is reminiscent of bachs passion music. Aug 02, 2017 bach classical the preludes and fugues that make up bachs welltempered clavier operate on multiple levels at once theyre a compilation of techniques for keyboard writing, a. Enharmonic key signatures in bachs well tempered clavier. There is something about the music of johann sebastian bach that puts it in a category of its own. The fugues are from kyle rothers lillypond engraving. Jurgen schindler 2018 deutsche grammophon gmbh, berlin. Book one of the well tempered clavier is performed on the piano while book two is performed on the harpsichord.
Well tempered clavier book 1 schirmers library of musical. The welltempered clavier, book 1 christophe rousset harpsichord roussets is a grounded, incontestably considered reading, exuding a quiet, unflappable authority reminiscent of gustav leonhardthe untangles bachs protean polyphony with the informed illumination. S welltempered clavier the, book 1 landowska 19491951 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, resurrecting the instrument and taking a scholarly approach to the performance of music from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. The p is recorded beautifully by quite a few interpreters. Bachs well tempered clavier book 1 from pierre hantai. Happy 250th, well tempered clavier, book i the new york times. With its magnificent and magisterial performances by sviatoslav richter, one would have imagined that this 1970 recording of the first book of bachs welltempered clavier would be on the shelf of everyone who reveres richter and worships bach. Bach loved numbers, symbolism, and symmetry, so this is very likely his way of showing that he intended to write 24 fugues altogether. Visit decluttr for great deals and super savings with free shipping today.
Customers and visitors can download classical music in high quality flac or mp3 and find out more about classical music. S welltempered clavier the, book 1 jando by johann sebastian bach. The work consists of 24 preludes and fugues in each major and minor keys. Bach classical the preludes and fugues that make up bachs welltempered clavier operate on multiple levels at once theyre a compilation of techniques for keyboard writing, a. 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. Its pastoral character is similar to various other works of jsb, such as the p book 2 amaj, or the sinfonia nr 6 emaj. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes the largestscale and mostinfluential undertaking for. Johann sebastian bach welltempered clavier, book 1. Free sheet music for the complete 48 preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by j. Prelude e major the p book 1 emaj is a very gratifying piece of music. Bach loved numbers, symbolism, and symmetry, so this is very likely his way of showing that.
Kimiko ishizaka bach welltempered clavier, book 1 01 prelude no. Happy 250th, well tempered clavier, book i the new york. Its subject commences with a two note statement similar to the one note statement in the f book1amaj, which is followed by a stream of 16th notes, leading over into the counter subject, which accompanies the subject entries on a regular basis. The welltempered clavier, book 1 by friedrich gulda. The welltempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the welltempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents.
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