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 unidentified scribe. Rosalyn tureck bach the welltempered clavier discogs. The well tempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the well tempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. Please feel free to comment on any notation engraving error complete. 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.
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. 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 bach s. Complete score of the welltempered clavier, book 1, by johann sebastian bach open welltempered clavier project. Whatever advanced musical concepts one might have, if those are played by a pianist keyboarder who has a rather limited command of the black and white keys, unfortunately the result will be tainted. My favourite recordings of bach s well tempered clavier are this one, sviatoslav richters and despite its mono sound edwin fischers. This edition of johann sebastian bach s 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. The solemn and expressive, recitative character of the melody is reminiscent of bachs passion music. 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. Deutsche grammophon eine cembaloneueinspielung des wohltemperierten claviers teil 1. The welltempered clavier 12 from johann sebastian bach buy. I think the well tempered clavier by johann sebastian bach is the best music ever written by anyone ever.
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. Prelude 1 in c major bwv 846 from the well tempered clavier. Buy bach welltempered clavier, book 1 by johann sebastian bach from amazons classical music store. This edition of johann sebastian bachs famous keyboard work the welltempered clavier was edited by ferruccio busoni, who also added historical information and a large number of performance notes that will relate to piano performance. If you want to play js bachs welltempered clavier properly, this can only be done if you have achieved a certain level of technical mastership. Dynamic shaping at levels 1 and 2 in relation to rhythmic counterpoint 1. Shop and buy well tempered clavier book 1 sheet music. Piano, pianokeyboard sheet music book by johann sebastian bach 16851750.
Preludes and fugues the welltempered clavier, by j. Print and download in pdf or midi the open well tempered clavier. Explore this beautiful piece and many more in the tido music ipad app, with interactive sheet music, a video masterclass and multiview. Prelude i in c major, bwv 846 well tempered clavier first. Js bach, the welltempered clavier book 1, detailed. Books i and ii pieterjan belder hpd period instruments brilliant 93892 4 cds. Download a free and public domain recording and musical score. Whatever advanced musical concepts one might have, if those are played by a pianist keyboarder who has a rather limited command of the black and white. Which published edition of this work would you all recommend for me so that i can get the fingering right. Bach composed a paired prelude and fugue in each of the 24 keys to demonstrate the viability of the new equal. Bach bwv 988, with score, kimiko ishizaka piano duration.
The benchmark interpretation of the b minor prelude comes from gulda so calm and controlled, with a very carrying bass despite almost staccato phrasing. His works such as the brandenburg concertos are known for their technical depth and artistic beauty. Book 2 of the welltempered clavier was collected from 1738 and probably completed by 1742, about twenty years after book 1. I would appreciate any info on ranking of the difficulty of the preludes in the well tempered clavier. Schiffs early 1980s recording is good, but does not appeal to me as much as the above three. It doesnt come close to matching the artistry of the sets by richter, gould, tureck, gulda, fischer, or the new fellner on ecm. The welltempered clavier, book i keith jarrett, johann. I found two sets of bach s wtc book 1 in the used bins a few days ago. 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. 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. One of the 48 pieces is dedicated to someone or something you love or honor. Customers and visitors can download classical music in high quality flac or mp3 and find out more about classical music. Bachs welltempered clavier is one of the cornerstones of western classical music.
Apart from the early versions of several preludes included in w. As you watch, youll see that bach uses stretto more and more, which heightens the tension of the piece. The welltempered clavier was the title given to the book of twentyfour. My favourite recordings of bachs well tempered clavier are this one, sviatoslav richters and despite its mono sound edwin fischers. Prelude and fugue b minor, bwv 869 well tempered clavier book i.
Free sheet music for the complete 48 preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by j. Bach, the welltempered clavier, book i, preulde no 1 in c. One is from ton koopman on erato, the other from christiane jaccottet on pilz 16012122. Hantais version is quite fast, but equally transparent. Badura skodas 1990 book on bachs keyboard music includes a section entitled problems of. 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. Download a free and public domain recording and musical. The well tempered clavier book ii, bwv 870893 arthur loesser, piano the master tapes for this recording were made in mr. In some of the areas, the fingering is driving me crazy. Welltempered clavier book 1 by johann sebastian bach, bob van asperen from amazons classical music store. Ranking of difficulty of well tempered clavier preludes. Perspectives on playing baroque keyboard music on the piano.
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 well tempered clavier book 1 scrolling youtube. Conversely, it is much better than the emotionally superficial set from roberts on nimbus. Tureck has an incredible ability to reflect counterpoint in her playing in a way that is similar to gould, but without as much personal colouration. With modesty and rigour, he gives a rich, varied interpretation of this monument to art, revealing its. Prelude in d major continuous semiquavers from the right hand and a staccato bass line makes this prelude very joyous and playful.
Kimiko ishizaka bach welltempered clavier, book 1 01 prelude no. Prelude i in c major, bwv 846 well tempered clavier. Book 1, part 1 the open well tempered clavier sheet music. The welltempered 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. Bach the welltempered clavier book i internet archive. The preludes and fugues that make up bachs welltempered clavier operate on multiple levels at once theyre a compilation of techniques for. Js bach, the welltempered clavier book 1, detailed comments. Complete score of the well tempered clavier, book 1, by johann sebastian bach open well tempered clavier project. The new recording is neither the best nor worst well tempered clavier book 1 on piano i have heard over the years. Johann sebastian bach 16851750 written in 1722, publicated in 1801. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Loessers studio at the cleveland institute of music in 1964 by kenneth hamann. Bach, book 1, kimiko ishizaka, piano youtube goldberg variations complete j.
Prelude b minor the benchmark interpretation of the b minor prelude comes from gulda so calm and controlled, with a very carrying bass despite almost staccato phrasing. Glenn gould 1932 1982 bach the welltempered clavier. 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. Johann sebastian bach welltempered clavier, book 1. Well tempered clavier book 1 from christiane jaccottet. Nov 16, 2004 now that im an old man, i want to learn bach.
Well tempered clavier book 1 by johann sebastian bach. 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. His recordings of bachs milestone well tempered clavier are simply outstanding, all the more remarkable as he recorded both volumes twice, once on harpsichord, and one on clavichord. Prelude in c from the well tempered clavier book 1 bwv 846. Theres even one by yours truly of a 36cd brilliant classics collection containing the complete scarlatti keyboard sonatas. The welltempered clavier 12 the bartok performing editions music lesson book. I found two sets of bachs wtc book 1 in the used bins a few days ago.
The well tempered clavier book 1 scrolling youtube glenn gould plays bach the goldberg variations, bmv 998 zenph reperformance duration. Its just perfect, ive been listening to and playing some of this music for about 15 years now and i never get tired of it, there is so much variety and so many brilliant musical ideas here that you never really understand all of it and so it is constantly surprising you, on the surface. Continue from part 1 donald satz wrote february 16, 2001. The well tempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 music. The welltempered clavier book ii, bwv 870893 arthur loesser, piano the master tapes for this recording were made in mr.
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. 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. The first book of the welltempered clavier was composed in the early 1720s, with bachs autograph dated 1722. Prelude in c major, bwv 846 live in troy, ny 1987 j. For most arrangements, see the separate pages for the individual preludes and fugues. Weve begun with the well tempered clavier the prelude and fugue in cminor from book 1. Fingering if you want to play js bach s well tempered clavier properly, this can only be done if you have achieved a certain level of technical mastership.
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