The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. But i feel theres much more going on in the details of the music which only gould and tureck examine. This website is incredibly resourceful, and one can especially check the 1722 original of the welltempered clavier book 1. This website is incredibly resourceful, and one can especially check the 1722 original of the well tempered clavier book 1. Piano, pianokeyboard sheet music book by johann sebastian bach 16851750. Book ii of her recording of bachs welltempered clavier was made between 1951 and 1954 at her home in lakeville. 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. Distinguished bach specialist sir andras schiff returned to the bbc proms in 2018 to present book ii of the welltempered clavier. His recordings are never less than respectable, and often a good deal more than that. One of the 48 pieces is dedicated to someone or something you love or honor. I purchased the welltempered clavier book one about 15 years ago, while taking piano lessons. Well tempered clavier book 2 by johann sebastian bach 1685. Sir andras schiff plays the welltempered clavier, book ii prelude. Shop and buy well tempered clavier book 2 sheet music.
I found two sets of bach s wtc book 1 in the used bins a few days ago. Fugue i in c major, bwv 846 well tempered clavier first. I think the well tempered clavier by johann sebastian bach is the best music ever written by anyone ever. Of course this is a very personal interpretation and each of you may have a different opinion. Shop and buy the well tempered clavier book i, bwv 846869 sheet music.
Bach, lagace the well tempered clavier, book 2 by bach music. Two wellfilled discs, superbly recorded at versailles, offer a. Theres even one by yours truly of a 36cd brilliant classics collection containing the complete scarlatti keyboard sonatas. Bach, andras schiff the welltempered clavier, book 2. While i couldnt play this music with any decency i was captivated by it in a way i hadnt been with other solo piano pieces. 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.
His works such as the brandenburg concertos are known for their technical depth and artistic beauty. From all the works written in the baroque era, no other work has been so wellcherished, frequently performed and. Well tempered clavier book 1 from christiane jaccottet. Preludes and fugues the welltempered clavier, by j. Free sheet music for the complete 48 preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by j. For most arrangements, see the separate pages for the individual preludes and fugues. Well tempered clavier book 2 by johann sebastian bach. The two sets of 24 preludes and fugues book 1 dating from 1722 and book 2 from 1742 had pedagogical objectives. The welltempered clavier youtube vivaldi cello concertos christophe coin duration.
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. 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, book 1 bwv 846869 the well tempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. In bachs time clavier keyboard was a generic name indicating a variety of keyboard instruments, most typically a harpsichord or clavichord but not excluding. Like thinkgreenlovepiano already said, i think all of them are very enjoyable to listen to, but some suggestions for the first book. The well tempered clavier book ii, bwv 870893 arthur loesser, piano the master tapes for this recording were made in mr. Download a free and public domain recording and musical. 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. Please note the id wristband is for content id dispute purposes. Shop and buy the welltempered clavier book i, bwv 846869 sheet music. 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. There are many fine recordings of bachs 48 on both piano and harpsichord.
Book ii bwv 870893 ii1 prelude and fugue in c major. Welltempered clavier, part i johann sebastian bach. For book 2, to view originals is a more complex exercise, given the lack of the one authoritative original from js bachs hand and the fragmentation of historical copies see the work of yo tomita for more info on this. The preludes are from the open welltempered clavier project, and were made using musescore software. The koopman set wasnt exactly cheap, but jaccottet cost almost nothing.
The well tempered clavier, book 2 glenn gould on allmusic 1993. For book 2, to view originals is a more complex exercise, given the lack of the one authoritative original from js bach s hand and the fragmentation of historical copies see the work of yo tomita for more info on this. 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. The welltempered clavier book i, bwv 846869 by johann. Prelude in d major continuous semiquavers from the right hand and a staccato bass line makes this prelude very joyous and playful. As you watch, youll see that bach uses stretto more and more, which heightens the tension of the piece. 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.
Continue from part 1 donald satz wrote february 16, 2001. 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. Jeno jando has recorded an enormous swath of the classical piano repertoire for the budget label naxos. 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. Nov 30, 2015 the preludes are from the open well tempered clavier project, and were made using musescore software. Prelude i in c major, bwv 846 well tempered clavier. Loessers studio at the cleveland institute of music in 1964 by kenneth hamann. Weve begun with the well tempered clavier the prelude and fugue in cminor from book 1. Schiffs bach sings and dances, and has a clarity derived from a mesmerising touch and an aversion to the sustain pedal.
S welltempered clavier the, book 2 jando by johann sebastian bach. The well tempered clavier is two books of music for solo keyboard by js bach, the first written in 1722, and the second twenty years later in 1742. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The crucial organic relationship he establishes between prelude and fugue, meanwhile, remains unimpeachable even when contrasting the french delicacy of book 2s c sharp minor prelude with the irresistible. Bach, andras schiff the welltempered clavier, book 2 music. Books 1 and 2 complete dover music for piano by bach, j. Perhaps it was because bach composed this music as instructional pieces for his son wilhelm friedemann. Bach, lagace the well tempered clavier, book 2 by bach.
Bachs welltempered clavier is one of the cornerstones of western classical music. 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. In some of the areas, the fingering is driving me crazy. 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. Complete score of the welltempered clavier, book 1, by johann sebastian bach open welltempered clavier project. Johann sebastian bach was a noted german composer, keyboardist, and violinist. 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. The fugues are from kyle rothers lillypond engraving. Continue from part 1 donald satz wrote may 31, 2000.
The welltempered clavier book ii, bwv 870893 arthur loesser, piano the master tapes for this recording were made in mr. Bachs welltempered clavier indepth analysis and interpretation siglind bruhn. Fugue i in c major, bwv 846 well tempered clavier first book. The welltempered clavier, book 2 johann sebastian bach. The welltempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the welltempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. Bach, andras schiff the welltempered clavier, book. Bach welltempered clavier book 2 virgin veritas 3857952. Amazons choice for bach well tempered clavier book 1 and 2 see all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Piano solo sheet music book by johann sebastian bach 16851750. Some 20 years later bach compiled a second book of the same kind, which became known as the well tempered clavier, part two in. Jandos recordings of bach s welltempered clavier rank among his very bestbrilliant, sensitive, giving all the inner voices of the music full play. Books i and ii pieterjan belder hpd period instruments brilliant 93892 4 cds. Johann sebastian bach the well tempered clavier, book 2, bwv 870893 bluray disc version prelude and fugue no. In the presence of this consistently contrapuntal music, we may find ourselves listening.
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