Bach well tempered clavier book 2 harpsichord clearinghouse

Rarely have bach s fugues sounded so dancelike, light, and fleet, especially the great eflat prelude and fugue bwv 552 or the prelude no. Is it just me, or does bachs wtc book 1 seem sassier. In 1917 i think it was miss websters harpsichord was returned to chickering. 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.

Ranking of difficulty of well tempered clavier preludes. Learn about welltempered clavier by js bach from the baroque era. Bach welltempered clavier celine frisch harpsichord. With his first recording of the well tempered clavier book 1 pinnock explores the summit of bach s intellectual and contrapuntal mastery my journey with the well tempered clavier has been life long. 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 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.

If my reaction to book i was tepid, it was more than thawed by my enthusiasm for book ii. Another example the c major prelude which opens book i sounds like morning sunshine. Bachs welltempered clavier is one of the cornerstones of western classical music. Best harpsichord recording of bachs welltempered clavier. Best harpsichord recording of bachs welltempered clavier book 1. Johann sebastian bach 1685 1750 the well tempered clavier book 2 bwv 870. Bach well tempered clavier celine frisch harpsichord. Nov 30, 2015 she takes bach at his word, that each part is important in the ultimate contrapuntal result. The third thing to say is that there are many different types of harpsichord, including ones which sound like lute.

Licensed to youtube by the orchard music on behalf of arts productions ltd song praeludium and fuga a 3 voci bwv 873. Im looking at purchasing a cd of the wtc book 1 and maybe 2. 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. 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. 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. Only a few harpsichords from 17th century antwerp have survived and are still fully functional today. The welltempered clavier 1 and 2 classical archives. 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. In bach s complete well tempered clavier a coproduction between capriccio and southwest german radio 2, christine schornsheims refined harpsichord mastery and cultivated musicianship yield listening rewards akin to her excellent 1996 goldberg variations.

Another style often found in bach s preludes from the well tempered clavier is the french overture style. 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 organ either. Keyboard piano, harpsichord or organ 1 organ solo trumpet brass quartet 8recorder. Teil i nr 2 bwv 847 cmoll figuriertes praludium tanzfuge 4. Dreyfus they go on a conscious mission to uncover the hidden riches concealed behind the more neutral resources of the harpsichord and organ so as to liberate the fascinating characters lurking in the. By staaling in forum recorded music and publications. I would like to recommend ralph kirkpatricks clavichord recording of the well tempered clavier. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846 893, 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. Download a free and public domain recording and musical score. Bach, andras schiff the welltempered clavier, book. Christine schornsheim, one of the most eminent specialists of historic keyboard instruments, performs j.

I would appreciate any info on ranking of the difficulty of the preludes in the well tempered clavier. The well tempered clavier book 2 scrolling youtube. Bach s the well tempered clavier and many more listen to the harpsichord classics playlist with amazon music unlimited. Continue from part 8 donald satz wrote october 15, 2000. S bach s well tempered clavier on the ruckers harpsichord in colmar. Well tempered clavier book i by wanda landowska and tens of millions of other songs on all your. This set, along with its companion set of the book i, has often been in my cd player. The first thing to say is you may want to get yourself a well tempered clavier played on a clavier which is well tempered. Quizlet flashcards, activities and games help you improve your grades. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.

The welltempered clavier, book 2, bwv 870893 by richard egarr and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. The well tempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the well tempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. This is a very fine well tempered clavier and goes way beyond experiment, taking some of the finest keyboard music ever written into stunning new realms. Both volumes appear to be out of print, but i found volume one at cd universe. The well tempered clavier book 2 scrolling duration. On points of taste there are one or two pieces i like less than others, such as the rather choppy fugue in c sharp major from book ii, but these would all be minor observations.

The well tempered clavier, book 1 christophe rousset harpsichord roussets is a grounded, incontestably considered reading, exuding a quiet, unflappable authority reminiscent of gustav leonhardthe untangles bach s protean polyphony with the informed illumination. Complete works for harpsichord by martin galling on. Bachs welltempered clavier which collection to buy. Fowlies most precious possession arrived at the harpsichord clearing house in. I purchased the welltempered clavier book one about 15 years ago, while taking piano lessons. 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. Johann sebastian bach well tempered clavier piano solo ashley publications. Prelude and fugue in c minor, bwv 847 by johann sebastian bach. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. Welltempered clavier book i bwv 846869 discography. His works such as the brandenburg concertos are known for their technical depth and artistic beauty. Well, i couldnt let that pass, even though its been, four years since it was issued. By and large i enjoyed it, while remarking that egarr perhaps laid greater emphasis on bachs declared didactic purpose than on its bravura elements. 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.

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. Johann sebastian bachthe welltempered clavier prelude and fugue no. Best harpsichord recording of bach s well tempered clavier book 1 welcome to talk classical a community covering every aspect of classical music. In bachs time clavier keyboard was a generic name indicating a variety of keyboard instruments, most typically a harpsichord or clavichord but not excluding. This is the second prelude and fugue from the welltempered clavier, book 1. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742.

Johann sebastian bach welltempered clavier, book 1, bwv846. 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. Fowlies encomium to me in his 1977 book journal of rehearsals. 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. Two wellfilled discs, superbly recorded at versailles, offer a.

Perhaps it was because bach composed this music as instructional pieces for his son wilhelm friedemann. Walter gieseking plays bach wtc the well tempered clavier. The most typical ones included a clavichord, harpsichord, and other organs. Walter gieseking 1895 1956, was a frenchborn german pianist and composer. At any rate, the sound of the pedal harpsichord on.

Complete works for harpsichord by martin galling now. Johann sebastian bach was a noted german composer, keyboardist, and violinist. Bach welltempered clavier book 2 virgin veritas 3857952 bw. Glen wilson, bob van asperen, scott ross harpsichord a terrific trio of bach s well tempered clavier. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In bachs time clavier keyboard was a generic name indicating a variety of. In bachs time clavier keyboard was a generic name indicating a variety of keyboard instruments, most typically a harpsichord. Chromatic fantasy and fugue classical music album play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and best organized classical music site on the web. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes the largestscale and mostinfluential undertaking for. T here are many fine recordings of bachs 48 on both piano and harpsichord. Free sheet music for the complete 48 preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by j. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Bach, andras schiff the welltempered clavier, book 2. Prelude in d major continuous semiquavers from the right hand and a staccato bass line makes this prelude very joyous and playful.

Bachs the welltempered clavier and many more listen to the harpsichord classics playlist with amazon music unlimited. The welltempered clavier, book ii by ralph kirkpatrick and tens. Selections from the well tempered clavier, book ii by glenn gould on amazon music. It is almost three years ago since richard egarr recorded book 1 of bachs welltempered clavier harmonia mundi hmu 907432. Continue from part 1 donald satz wrote february 16, 2001. He turns now to book ii of the preludes and fugues in all twentyfour keys, assembled for publication in 1742. Bach s well tempered clavier is one of the cornerstones of western classical music. At the moment im leaning towards richters but feinbergs is a close second.

This prelude is an intentionally simple series of chord arpeggios, walking through some modulations in the vicinity of and returning back to c maj. S welltempered clavier the, book 1 beausejour bachs monumental collection of preludes and fugues in all keys explored new systems of harpsichord tuning which made such an enterprise possible. Well tempered clavier book i, prelude c major we start our analysis with the, so to say, entry door into the 48, the well tempered clavier book i, prelude c maj. Johann sebastian bachthe welltempered clavier prelude and. Kenneth weiss teil ii nr 1 bwv 870 cdur sinfonia tanzfuge 0. The well tempered clavier, book 2 classical music album play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives. 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.

Bach did not specify the instrument to be used for these pieces, and the clavichord has a softer sound than the clangy harpsichord. Best harpsichord recording of bachs welltempered clavier book 1 welcome to talk classical a community covering every aspect of classical music. Notable performances there are lots of recordings of the well tempered clavier available, and one can find them easily either through itunes and amazon, or in the more specialist eshops, such as presto one can find even rare records, such as giesekings or pollinis recordings of the well tempered clavier. This 2cd set completes the superbargainprice reissue of bob van asperens recording of the complete welltempered clavier, book i having already been reissued on 3 49963 2.