Bach well tempered clavier roger woodward 199225 dc. Bach classical the preludes and fugues that make up bachs welltempered clavier operate on multiple levels at once theyre a. Johann sebastian bach 16851750 written in 1722, publicated in 1801. Johann sebastian bach was a noted german composer, keyboardist, and violinist. One of the 48 pieces is dedicated to someone or something you love or honor. Before i set them up, id just gotten halfway through the first disc of vladimir feltsmans hardtofind fourdisc set of bachs the welltempered clavier. Having just rearranged my reference system to better visual and sonic advantage, i was loath to pull it. Bach, vladimir feltsman welltempered clavier, book 1 music. Books i and ii vladimir feltsman pn nimbus 2516 4 cds. 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. 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 set is on dg with a catalog number of 289 463 6232. Such is the music in book ii of the welltempered clavier, and roger woodward reinforces all of my feelings about this as pure music.
Now, fresh from her bach world tourin which she performed the complete welltempered clavier from august 2007 until the end of october 2008 in 58 cities in 21 countries on. The first instance to look at, which is also the most authoritative one, is to study the composers original manuscripts. Some bach lovers stop listening at the end of book 1 of the welltempered clavier, as if book 2 were just more of the same. 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 was written for harpsichord or clavichord or organ. This is a reissue of recordings made of the welltempered clavier in new york in 1992 book i and 1995 book ii by russianborn pianist vladimir feltsman. Bach, feltsman, vladimir welltempered clavier, book 1. 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 welltempered clavier vladimir feltsman on allmusic 2008 this is a reissue. The preludes are from the open welltempered clavier project, and were made using musescore software. Vladimir feltsman, who is becoming a bach specialist, plays this music with all the clarity you would want, but his tone is a little rounder than goulds and his approach somewhat more emotional. The present 1993 recording of the complete books of bachs welltempered clavier wtc was originally released on the nowdefunct musicmasters label. Yet nothing drags, because the pianists superb contrapuntal acumen, imaginative ornamentation and quietly strong sense of inner rhythm keep the music alive and moving forward.
Welltempered clavier, part i johann sebastian bach. The well tempered clavier bwv 870893 book ii music. Customers and visitors can download classical music in high quality flac or mp3 and find out more about classical music. Loessers studio at the cleveland institute of music in 1964 by kenneth hamann. In bachs time clavier keyboard was a generic name indicating a variety of keyboard instruments, most typically a harpsichord or clavichord but not excluding.
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. Like thinkgreenlovepiano already said, i think all of them are very enjoyable to listen to, but some suggestions for the first book. For most arrangements, see the separate pages for the individual preludes and fugues. Bachs the welltempered clavier is both a massive theoretical exercise and a deeply compelling work of art. Nov 30, 2015 the preludes are from the open well tempered clavier project, and were made using musescore software. Vladimir feltsman piano musicmasters musical heritage society. A direct relationship between the prelude and its fugue, while not readily apparent, is. The welltempered clavier book ii, bwv 870893 arthur loesser, piano the master tapes for this recording were made in mr. Johann sebastian bach welltempered clavier, book 1. Now, fresh from her bach world tourin which she performed the complete welltempered clavier from august 2007 until the end of october 2008 in 58 cities in. Johann sebastian bach 16851750 goldberg variations, bwv 988 pub.
By johann sebastian bach with commentaries by donald francis tovey, new introduction by eric wen. Glenn gould, vladimir feltsman, till fellner, and friedrich gulda. They may apply bach scholarship to their performances, e. Bachs goldberg variations performed on a bosendorfer 290 imperial piano in berlin. Pianist vladimir feltsman plays bachs goldberg variations. Complete score of the well tempered clavier, book 1, by johann sebastian bach open well tempered clavier project. Theyre unique among versions made on a modern piano and well worth. I wish to extend my thanks to yo for allowing me to link to them.
A fivedisc welltempered clavier usually signifies measured tempi and all repeats observed, and thats mostly true of roger woodwards recording. 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. Yo tomita the links on this page point to files at yo tomitas welltempered clavier book ii midi page. Ten seconds after i got these jbls started, i was engrossed. More information about these sequences can be found there. The welltempered clavier i theres nothing at all wrong with maurizio pollinis 2009 performance of bachs welltempered clavier, book 1. Vladimir feltsman bachs instrumental works discography. His works such as the brandenburg concertos are known for their technical depth and artistic beauty. Having just rearranged my reference system to better visual and sonic. If you are new to the various available scores of the welltempered clavier and try to find your way, read more in the welltempered clavier scores section. The well tempered clavier book ii, bwv 870893 arthur loesser, piano the master tapes for this recording were made in mr. Although ashkenazys amazing virtuosity as a performer is no secret, the music of bach demands much more than that alone. The well tempered clavier by bach david piano play it. If you are new to the various available scores of the well tempered clavier and try to find your way, read more in the well tempered clavier scores section.
The fugues are from kyle rothers lillypond engraving. Some bach lovers stop listening at the end of book 1 of the well tempered clavier, as if book 2 were just more of the same. Bach s own maturation process but also the impetus for the emerging style and structure of modern keyboard music. Shop and buy the well tempered clavier book i, bwv 846869 sheet music. Beethoven used to practice the well tempered clavier in all scales. The welltempered clavier, book ii by johann sebastian bach, jeno jando from amazons classical music store. Prelude i in c major, bwv 846 well tempered clavier first. Traditionalists occasionally improvise, adding various trills and frills, as was common in baroque times. Vladimir feltsman presents insights drawn from a lifetime of devotion to music. S bach welltempered clavier for the piano book i pf. The solemn and expressive, recitative character of the melody is reminiscent of bachs passion music.
I also own schiffs earlier set on decca from the 80s. Bachs own maturation process but also the impetus for the emerging style and structure of modern keyboard 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. Js bachs keyboard music can be played on many different types of instruments. Talking about the welltempered clavier, a very good source to get to the original scores is the website of the state library berlin together with bacharchiv. The italian pianists intellectual lucidity, interpretive clarity, and technical virtuosity are apparent in every prelude and fugue, and his probing insights and penetrating analysis. Complete score of the welltempered clavier, book 1, by johann sebastian bach open welltempered clavier project. He was born on or near march 21 1685 and died on july 28, 1750. 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 it vibrant and alive and in some intangible way bringing it right up to date as music for now, not as a beautiful but extinct fossil to be preserved under glass in a museum.
The welltempered clavier bwv 846893 complete, an album by vladimir feltsman on spotify. Talking about the well tempered clavier, a very good source to get to the original scores is the website of the state library berlin together with bach archiv leipzig and others, which deals with the heritage of js bach s autographs that are in public possession in germany. 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. 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. Feltsmans bach performances are both scholarly and revealing. Theyre unique among versions made on a modern piano and well worth hearing. A monument in the history of western music, the welltempered clavier represents not only the culmination of j. Ten years ago angela hewitt recorded a version of the welltempered clavier book i which dazzled the critical world and recordbuying public. This is a reissue of recordings made of the well tempered clavier in new york in 1992 book i and 1995 book ii by russianborn pianist vladimir feltsman. If you are a beginner or an advanced player, the question which score to use is always an important topic. Johann sebastian bach, vladimir feltsman johann sebastian bach.
Pianist, conductor, and educator vladimir feltsman is one of the most versatile and. Here are a few interesting points about how famous composers about this piece of work. It was followed shortly afterwards by book ii which was similarly received. But each one of these sets of preludes and fugues is a masterpiece, worth a lifetime of study and enjoyment. It would be hard to imagine any music that has made more of an impression on succeeding generations of composers than the 48, as the two books of 24 preludes and fugues in every major and minor key have long been abbreviated. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The well tempered clavier bwv 870893 book ii amazon. A monument in the history of western music, the well tempered clavier represents not only the culmination of j. Unless you believe bachs music is strictly an intellectual exercise, you should find these performances very attractive and revelatory. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises the welltempered clavier, book 1, prelude no.
The welltempered clavier, book 1 by friedrich gulda. As the various pieces cover a wide range of styles, various instruments lend themselves more or less. As a young pianist, andras schiff earned wide esteem for his 1980s recordings of the major keyboard works of j. Nonetheless, the moscow conservatory graduate still has his feet firmly planted in his russian heritage, this new recording of the well tempered clavier on longtime partner decca being no exception. Free sheet music for the complete 48 preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by j. Bach, vladimir feltsman welltempered clavier, book 1 amazon.
Piano solo sheet music book by johann sebastian bach 16851750. The well tempered clavier is a work in two volumes. Johann sebastian bach 16851750 the welltempered clavier, book i, bwv 846869 cd 1 bwv 846857 59. Before i set them up, id just gotten halfway through the first disc of vladimir feltsman s hardtofind fourdisc set of bach s the well tempered clavier. Each volume contains a prelude and fugue in every major a nd minor key, totaling 48 pairs. 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. Js bach s keyboard music can be played on many different types of instruments. Also looks quite nice on your shelf which doesnt hurt. Prelude i in c major, bwv 846 well tempered clavier. Shop and buy the welltempered clavier book i, bwv 846869 sheet music. Recorded at american academy and institute of arts and letters, new yotk city, new york, usa.
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