Ishizaka plays the 24 preludes and fugues with impeccable taste and technique, finding many levels of musical meaning even as she brings utmost clarity to the multiplicity of textures. S welltempered clavier the, book 2 jando by johann sebastian bach. The well tempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. John lewis grants stream on soundcloud hear the worlds. Not overtly pianistic, he presents the music with clarity, an evident feel for its. Bachs well tempered clavier is one of the cornerstones of western classical music. T here are many fine recordings of bachs 48 on both piano and harpsichord. Best harpsichord recording of bachs welltempered clavier book 1 welcome to talk classical a community covering every aspect of classical music. Discussion in music corner started by brstp, feb 1, 2007. Listen to the past two weeks worth of exploring music programs. In fact, book 2 is generally far more difficult than book 1 in every way.
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. Sep 23, 2012 kenneth gilbert harpsichord licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of deutsche grammophon dg. The film depicts bachs first prelude and fugue from book one bmv 846. Jeno jando has recorded an enormous swath of the classical piano repertoire for the budget label naxos. Contributing programming, mel scripting, and midi synchronization for alan warburtons film. Sherman, reprinted from early music america emag, november, 2000. Contributing programming and midi synchronization on a project for alan warburton.
The well tempered clavier, book i live in troy, ny 1987 2019. Maroon red, glossy label with silver text and full colored semi circle nipper logo. This is a beautiful arrangement for piano transcribed in 1912 by siloti, a pupil of. Bach composed this prelude for harpsichord in 1722 in the first book of the well tempered clavier. The well tempered clavier, book 2 classical music album play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives. 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. For 20 years we provide a free and legal service for free sheet music without asking you anything in exchange. This prelude is an arrangement of the fourth of a set of six preludes for harpsichord by bach. In the baroque period, the piano meaning soft in italian didnt exist yet. For book 1, he plays a piano for book 2, he chose a harpsichord and proves a respectful champion of this great score, offering a straightforward approach that is totally convincing. Best harpsichord recording of bachs well tempered clavier book 1 welcome to talk classical a community covering every aspect of classical music.
The well tempered clavier book 1 scrolling youtube. The wtc was written for the harpsichord, but is now mostly performed on its successor, the piano. Glen wilson, bob van asperen, scott ross harpsichord a terrific trio of bachs well tempered clavier. 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. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. 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. 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. Js bach was open to use many different forms of keyboards and he equally enjoyed playing the organ, harpsichord, clavichord, lautenclavicymbel lutekeyboard, e. Well tempered clavier how to start read 14144 times fleetfingers.
Ralphs kirkpatricks well temepered clavier book ii buy this album at. The two works are now usually considered to make up a single work, the well tempered clavier, and are referred to respectively as books i and ii. Download a free and public domain recording and musical score. 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. 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. His works such as the brandenburg concertos are known for their technical depth and artistic beauty. Best harpsichord recording of bachs welltempered clavier. Harpsichord 2 manuel harpsichord built in 1962 by kurt wittmayer of wolfratshausen, bavaria.
Teil i nr 2 bwv 847 cmoll figuriertes praludium tanzfuge 4. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. 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. 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. Stream korg sp280 demo songs piano 5 prelude 1 the well tempered clavier book 1 j. If my reaction to book i was tepid, it was more than thawed by my enthusiasm for book ii. The well tempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the well tempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. His recordings are never less than respectable, and often a good deal more than that. Johann sebastian bach was a noted german composer, keyboardist, and violinist. Bach, wanda landowska the welltempered clavier, book. Had the term well tempered clavier changed by 1742. If you use and like, thank you to consider support donation. Prelude and fugue in d major, bwv 874 index of book 2. Such thoughts perhaps passed through bachs mind too when surveying his own keyboard output, and the profound differences in.
As part of keith jarretts rather extensive project on the works of the cantor of leipzig, an interpretation on harpsichord of livre i from j. Complete recordings 20102019 feb 26, 2009 the partitas and suites still crop up very regularly in piano recitals, while new recordings of the well tempered clavier are far more likely to be played on that anachronistic instrument than on. Glenn gould 1932 1982 bach the welltempered clavier. Welltempered clavier book i bwv 846869 discography. Welltempered clavier book ii, bwv 870893 discography part 3. Bachs famous collection of preludes and fugues for keyboard, the welltempered clavier, uses all 24 major and minor keys, and the preludes explore a wide variety of styles.
Korg sp280 demo songs piano 5 prelude 1 the well tempered clavier book 1 j. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. Listen to your favorite songs from well tempered clavier book 2 by christiane jaccottet now. Best harpsichord recording of bachs welltempered clavier book 1. Bach later compiled a second book of the same kind, dated 1742, but titled it only twentyfour preludes and fugues. Welltempered clavier book i bwv 846869 discography part 8. 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. Johann sebastian bach welltempered clavier, book 1, bwv846. I also recommend nos 5, 6 and 18 from book 1 initially.
Welltempered clavier book ii bwv 870893 discography. Together with book i, this constitutes one of the pinnacles of western music. After bach by brad mehldau on soundcloud hear the worlds sounds. Jandos recordings of bachs well tempered clavier rank among his very bestbrilliant, sensitive, giving all the inner voices of the music full play. Two wellfilled discs, superbly recorded at versailles, offer a. 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. Bach the welltempered clavier book i internet archive.
The second was made by wanda landowska on harpsichord for rca victor in 1949 book 1 and 1952 book 2. This is especially true for the longer pieces, only few can really understand those in detail merely based on musical instinct and talent i, for instance, cant. Licensed to youtube by the orchard music on behalf of arts productions ltd song praeludium and fuga a 3 voci bwv 873. Classical pianos stream on soundcloud hear the worlds sounds. Continue from part 1 donald satz wrote february 16, 2001. 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.
Christine schornsheim harpsichord, ruckerscembalo, 1624. Gustav leonhardt, johann sebastian bach the welltempered. Like thinkgreenlovepiano already said, i think all of them are very enjoyable to listen to, but some suggestions for the first book. 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. In bachs time clavier keyboard was a generic name indicating a variety of keyboard instruments, most typically a harpsichord or clavichord but not excluding. The third thing to say is that there are many different types of harpsichord, including ones which sound like lute. Because of the lack of complexity you will find every combination of subjectanswer in the book 2 mirror fugues at a very slow speed this should reward you with insight into bach. Prelude and fugue in c minor, bwv 847 by johann sebastian bach. Bach the well tempered clavier, book ii, bwv 870893. Bachlehman temperament naxos halperin 2009 wtc, book 1.
Baixar bach the well tempered clavier book two rebecca. As ledbetter writes in more in detail, there is no singled out keyboard instrument of the baroque age that js bach had in mind when he wrote the welltempered clavier. Welltempered clavier book 2 by christiane jaccottet on. 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. 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. Well tempered clavier book i, bwv 846869 discography part 8. A number of the pieces survive in earlier versions from previous decades, which bach revised or transposed. Recorded at the artists home, heddesheim, badenwurttemberg, germany. Bach well tempered clavier prelude in c major midi by classical piano from desktop or your mobile device. Mark edwards, harpsichords stream on soundcloud hear the. This is the second prelude and fugue from the well tempered clavier, book 1. Provided to youtube by universal music group prelude no. 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.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Bachs the well tempered clavier was recorded in february 1987 and released in 1988. The first thing to say is you may want to get yourself a well tempered clavier played on a clavier which is well tempered. 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. At any rate, the sound of the pedal harpsichord on. The well tempered clavier book 1, bwv 846 869 keith jarrett. The well tempered clavier book 2 scrolling youtube.
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