Well tempered clavier book 2 by johann sebastian bach. In bachs time clavier keyboard was a generic name indicating a variety of keyboard instruments, most typically a harpsichord or clavichord but not excluding. Which book of bachs well tempered clavier is easier. Book ii of her recording of bachs welltempered clavier was made between 1951 and 1954 at her home in lakeville. For most arrangements, see the separate pages for the individual preludes and fugues. The welltempered clavier, book 2 preludes and fugues nos. At the moment im leaning towards richters but feinbergs is a close second. In the world of johann sebastian bach, as in the world of this magazine, the word clavier implies any keyboard instrument. Such thoughts perhaps passed through bachs mind too when surveying his own keyboard output, and the profound differences in. Johann sebastian bachs cycle of preludes and fugues, the welltempered clavier, holds a very special place in the world of music. 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.
After complete cycles of the mozart and schubert sonatas and an account of the goldberg variations, danielben pienaar continues his ambitious pursuit of the whole, this time with a fourdisc complete recording of both books of bachs welltempered clavier. Which book of bachs well tempered clavier is easier overall. The two volumes of bachs the welltempered clavier together represent a wealth of musical invention, ingenuity and delight. 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. Aposteln, koln, germany august 25, 2012 ishizaka vividly carves out the individual characteristics, contrasts, and relationships of the 48 pieces from the rather lyric sounding instrument,and thus creates an comprehensible cyclic context that doesnt sound like its coming from the ivory tower. Book 1 contains the more popular preludes and fugues. Music recordings by ralph kirkpatrick ralph kirkpatrick. Two hours of listening to a harpsichord can induce aural fatigue, dehydration and hydraulic issues. 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. Walter gieseking 1895 1956, was a frenchborn german pianist and composer.
Klavierbuchlein fur wilhelm friedemann bach is a collection of keyboard music compiled by. Bachs welltempered clavier which collection to buy. Bachs goldberg variations performed on a bosendorfer 290 imperial piano in berlin. 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 himself played on the widely contrasting claviers popular in. Feb 26, 2009 thats a major reason for welcoming masaaki suzukis recording of the second book, which follows his account of the first after a gap of years but im tempted to say its almost the only one. Best harpsichord recording of bachs welltempered clavier. 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. Sep 07, 2017 the two volumes of bachs the welltempered clavier together represent a wealth of musical invention, ingenuity and delight. Licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of sony classical. His explorations led to an astonishing achievement two books of 24 pre. Welltempered clavier book ii, bwv 870893 discography part 3.
Bwv 8471, praeludium 2 in c minor prelude in c minor from the first book of the welltempered. The welltemperedclavier, book ii wtc 2 french title. 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. Selections from the well tempered clavier, book ii by glenn gould on amazon music. 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. Welltempered clavier the, book 2 suzuki label catalogue number. From all the works written in the baroque era, no other work has been so wellcherished, frequently performed and. Download a free and public domain recording and musical.
A welltempered clavier full of character early music america. The well tempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the well tempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. Prelude catchall for arrangements track 2 the well tempered clavier, book i. Bach and the clavier by joan benson clavier, volume 29, no. The welltempered clavier, book ii by ralph kirkpatrick and tens. Bach himself played on the widely contrasting claviers popular in his day. Such is the music in book ii of the welltempered clavier, and roger woodward reinforces all of my feelings about this as pure music, as well as making. The welltempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the welltempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. Well tempered clavier book 1 by johann sebastian bach. Shop and buy well tempered clavier book 2 sheet music. The second was made by wanda landowska on harpsichord for rca victor in 1949 book 1 and 1952 book 2.
Certain online resources for the distribution of lossless music, such as are not mentioned hereabouts, may be relevant in this context. Glenn gould, friedrich gulda more balanced, modern approach. There are already many praises of christiane jaccottets performances of bachs welltempered clavier the individual cds that make up this release. Most of the music composed for harpsichord and recorded with piano is juicy and corny, it is inevitable, the composers were thinking about those specific drymonotonousemotionless sounds of that very limited instrument called harpsichord. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Bachs monumental collection of preludes and fugues in all keys explored new systems of harpsichord tuning which made such an enterprise possible. Piano, pianokeyboard sheet music book by johann sebastian bach 16851750. Samuil feinberg, tatiana nikolayeva, sviatoslav richter all different styles, all worth listening to intellectual. Aug 14, 2010 they both run about the same difficulty.
Best harpsichord recording of bachs welltempered clavier book 1. Shop and buy well tempered clavier book 1 sheet music. If you are looking for a good complete recording of bachs well tempered clavier on harpsichord then i thoroughly recommend dantones book 2 with either bob. He gave the title to a book of preludes and fugues in all 24 major and minor keys, dated 1722, composed for the profit and use of musical youth desirous of learning, and especially for the.
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. For book 2 he chose to play a harpsichord rather than the. Walter gieseking plays bach wtc the well tempered clavier. This mp3 download is a rerelease of christiane jaccottets complete well tempered clavier, played on harpsichord. 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. His book 2 conveys the character of each piece with unusual consistency. The welltempered clavier book 1 by johann sebastian bach, jeno. The welltempered clavier book two rebecca pechefsky, harpsichord. 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. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. What are some good recordings of the welltempered clavier. It is not just one of the immortal masterpieces of the world music literature. Welltempered clavier book ii bwv 870893 discography. Sherman, reprinted from early music america emag, november, 2000.
The well tempered clavier book 1 scrolling youtube. Davitt moroneys playing is often supple and moving. Klavierbuchlein fur wilhelm friedemann bach wikipedia. With its magnificent and magisterial performances by sviatoslav richter, one would have imagined that this 1970 recording of the first book of bachs well tempered clavier would be on the shelf of everyone who reveres richter and worships bach. Glenn gould 1932 1982 bach the welltempered clavier. It arrived hot on the heels of harpsichordist christophe roussets release of book 2. Book 1 prelude eb minor, with its right hand arpeggios, or book 1 prelude e minor, on the other hand, are more suitable for a harpsichord and its difficult to perform them convincingly on an organ. 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. Donald nicolson the welltempered clavier, book 2, part 1. Best harpsichord recording of bachs welltempered clavier book 1 interested in what people think is the best. Welltempered clavier book ii bwv 870893 discography part.
This is his second recording of the first book, now paired with a previously unreleased traversal of book 2. After some practice, after having learned a few of these preludes and fougues, the fingering should become more natural and those fingering suggestions on the editions really become unneccessary. Buy well tempered clavier 2 by keith jarrett from amazons classical music store. Bach well tempered clavier roger woodward 199225 dc. Feinberg died the year after this set was finished, and he first played the well tempered clavier in its threehoursplus entirety. Thats a major reason for welcoming masaaki suzukis recording of the second book, which follows his account of the first after a gap of years. Elizabeth anderson the welltempered clavier, book 2, part 2. The welltempered clavier 1 and 2 rosalyn tureck 53. There are already many praises of christiane jaccottets performances of bachs well tempered clavier the individual cds that make up this release. Im looking at purchasing a cd of the wtc book 1 and maybe 2. Feinberg died the year after this set was finished, and he first played the welltempered clavier in its threehoursplus entirety.
Some 20 years later bach compiled a second book of the same kind, which became known as the well tempered clavier, part two in. Even so, not once was i compelled to climb the roof to frolic with beechams. Best harpsichord recording of bachs welltempered clavier book 1 welcome to talk classical a community covering every aspect of classical music. For book 2 he chose to play a harpsichord rather than the piano and his playing is as you would expect. The well tempered clavier book 2 scrolling youtube. 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. The welltempered clavier, book ii, bwv 870893 cd 1 bwv 870877 46. The well tempered clavier book 1 scrolling youtube j. Johann sebastian bach 1685 1750 the well tempered clavier book 2. Provided to youtube by universal music group prelude no. Also a more recent version of it would probably be a clearer recording. Welltempered clavier the, book 2 suzuki show recording details. S welltempered clavier the, book 2 suzuki label catalogue number. Welltempered clavier, book 1 by kimiko ishizaka in 2012, the japanesegerman classical musician kimiko ishizaka made available to the world an open version of j.
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