Bachs welltempered clavier book 1 interpreted by s d rodrian. I think this piece, in particular, is a stunning display of bach s. Feb 25, 2010 theres much to admire in maurizio pollinis first bach recording, writes andrew clements. I would appreciate any info on ranking of the difficulty of the preludes in the well tempered clavier. Loessers studio at the cleveland institute of music in 1964 by kenneth hamann. Compiled and prepared for the benefit and practice of young musicians desirous of learning, as well as for the entertainment of those already versed in this particular study, by johann sebastian bach, anno 1722. He was born on or near march 21 1685 and died on july 28, 1750. It is always amazing that bachs keyboard music is robust enough to withstand so many interpretations and transcriptions.
The koopman set wasnt exactly cheap, but jaccottet cost almost nothing. Download bach well tempered clavier public domain sheet music from the imslp music library. The welltempered clavier i by pierrelaurent aimard on. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Christiane jaccottet will be familiar to many bach enthusiasts. One is from ton koopman on erato, the other from christiane jaccottet on pilz 16012122. The welltempered clavier wtc, to penetrate the core keyboard repertory.
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. S well tempered 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. Bach loved numbers, symbolism, and symmetry, so this is very likely his way of showing that he intended to write 24 fugues altogether. His works such as the brandenburg concertos are known for their technical depth and artistic beauty. 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. This new recording, and score, were made possible by kimiko ishizaka, musescore, and over 900 fans who supported the project. It is always amazing that bach s keyboard music is robust enough to withstand so many interpretations and transcriptions. Play them by heart one after another not including the subject entry sections. Glenn gould 1932 1982 bach the welltempered clavier. Ranking of difficulty of well tempered clavier preludes.
Bachs welltempered clavier book 1 interpreted by s d. Js bach, the welltempered clavier online analysis, comments and audio. Its pastoral character is similar to various other works of jsb, such as the p book 2 amaj, or the sinfonia nr 6 emaj. 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. Bachs welltempered clavier is now available on cd, and for download. Such thoughts perhaps passed through bachs mind too when surveying his own keyboard output, and the profound differences in sensibility that distinguish. The well tempered clavier book 1 scrolling youtube. Though the welltempered clavier hereafter wtc was not published during bachs lifetime, many. Well tempered clavier book 1 schirmer s library of musical classics vo. 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. Piano, pianokeyboard sheet music book by johann sebastian bach 16851750. 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.
S welltempered clavier the, book 1 jando by johann sebastian bach. 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. Intercord nb this wtk was issued on 4 individual cds so check the listing for which subset of 12 preludes and fugues of the total 48 is being sold. 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 welltempered clavier, book 2 rosalyn tureck on allmusic 2002. Bach, the welltempered clavier, book i, prelude no 15 in g. Well tempered clavier book 1 schirmers library of musical.
Tatiana nikolayeva youtube schubert impromptus sonatas d. Shop and buy well tempered clavier book 1 sheet music. Welltempered clavier book 1 by johann sebastian bach, bob van asperen from amazons classical music store. Here, the piano is not so far removed from the original keyboards of bach s time, but the interpretation by daniel barenboim of the well tempered clavier, book 1, is slightly unusual. Complete score of the welltempered clavier, book 1, by johann sebastian bach open welltempered clavier project. If one omits the bass pitches of measures 47, what remains of measures 1 10 are the pitches csharp, bsharp, e, dsharp, csharp of the fugues subject.
I have noticed also with myself, that people who are only average sight readers tend to play a piece, and then another one, make some mistakes, use impossible fingerings, but enjoy hearing some of the music and put some own. Fugue i in c major, bwv 846 well tempered clavier first. The welltempered clavier book ii, bwv 870893 arthur loesser, piano the master tapes for this recording were made in mr. The welltempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. An essential musical masterpiece, full of joy, pain, and passion, j. A direct relationship between the prelude and its fugue, while not readily apparent, is hinted in the longheld durations of the bass in the first ten measures. Download a free and public domain recording and musical. Well tempered clavier book 1 by johann sebastian bach 1685. Free sheet music for the complete 48 preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by j. Welltempered clavier, book 1 by kimiko ishizaka, released 19 march 2015 1. Then play all the subject entries, one after another. Preludes and fugues the welltempered clavier, by j.
A note on practicing js bachs welltempered clavier. Book 1, bwv 846869 prelude in d sharp minore flat minor. Prelude in d major continuous semiquavers from the right hand and a staccato bass. If one omits the bass pitches of measures 47, what remains of measures 110 are the pitches csharp, bsharp, e, dsharp, csharp of the fugues subject. The welltempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the welltempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. Continue from part 1 donald satz wrote february 16, 2001.
Johann sebastian bach was a noted german composer, keyboardist, and violinist. I found two sets of bachs wtc book 1 in the used bins a few days ago. There are many recordings of the wtk but most are marred by affectation, inappropriate style, dull routine playing or poor recording. Welltempered clavier book 1 by daniel barenboim, johann sebastian bach from amazons classical music store. When bach wrote the well tempered clavier he wrote 24 pieces, one in each key, major and minor, which was essentially to prove that wonderful. Theres much to admire in maurizio pollinis first bach recording, writes andrew clements. Prelude in d major continuous semiquavers from the right hand and a staccato bass line makes this prelude very joyous and playful. Bach, feltsman, vladimir welltempered clavier, book 1. 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. Preludes and fugues through all tones and semitones. If you want to learn a piece of the well tempered clavier, dont play along too much, without actually learning it. I think this piece, in particular, is a stunning display of bachs. Js bach, the welltempered clavier book 1, detailed comments.
The p has a straightforward structure, which can be simplified as follows minim crotchet. Johann sebastian bach welltempered clavier, book 1. Fugue i in c major, bwv 846 well tempered clavier first book. The preludes and fugues that make up bachs welltempered clavier operate on multiple levels at once theyre a compilation of techniques for. Well tempered clavier book 1 by johann sebastian bach.
Some 20 years later bach compiled a second book of the same kind, which became known as the welltempered clavier, part two in german. Prelude e major the p book 1 emaj is a very gratifying piece of music. 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. Js bach, the welltempered clavier book 1, detailed. Johann sebastian bach welltempered clavier, book 1, bwv846. I think the well tempered clavier by johann sebastian bach is the best music ever written by anyone ever. Well tempered clavier book 1 from christiane jaccottet. I found two sets of bach s wtc book 1 in the used bins a few days ago. The welltempered clavier, complete book 1 by johann.
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