It is the only episode of the season to not be written by either jonathan nolan or lisa joy, but rather by individuals who had worked with the two of them in their previous endeavors dietz with nolan on person of interest and lingenfelter with joy on pushing daisies. Complete score of the well tempered clavier, book 1, by johann sebastian bach open well tempered clavier project. I own 20 different recordings of the wtc and this is by far my favorite. The printing is very high quality, easy to read and the editing is really great. Welltempered clavier here you find 3 complete recordings and several single preludes and fugues of the welltempered clavier by johann sebastian bach. Provided to youtube by nonesuch the well tempered clavier, book i. The casual buyer might stumble on this twodisc set and assume, from the presence of the well worn book one of bachs well tempered clavier and from the reliable imprint of the harmonia mundi usa label, that this was a safe, mainstream choice for this central bach repertory item.
Such thoughts perhaps passed through bachs mind too when surveying his own keyboard output, and the profound differences in sensibility that distinguish. Find your preferred location and add it to your address book dispatch to this address when you check out. 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. Bach set off on an unprecedented passage through all the tonalities available to him on the keyboard. 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 well tempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742.
Sep 07, 2017 the two volumes of bachs the welltempered clavier together represent a wealth of musical invention, ingenuity and delight. But, in fact, theyre not and the simple reason for it is that richters performances sound like they were taped in a drafty castle. Such thoughts perhaps passed through bachs mind too when surveying his own keyboard output, and the profound differences in. The casual buyer might stumble on this twodisc set and assume, from the presence of the wellworn book one of bachs welltempered clavier and from the reliable imprint of the harmonia mundi usa label, that this was a safe, mainstream choice for this central bach repertory item. Jeremy denk launches online bach series for the greene. Johann sebastian bachs cycle of preludes and fugues, the welltempered clavier, holds a very special place in the world of music. Glenn gould 1932 1982 bach the welltempered clavier. Licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of sony classical. Among the selling points richard egarr pitches on behalf of his bach goldberg variations recording are the use of a tuning system notated by the composer on the welltempered clavier book 1 title page, plus a harpsichord that, according to egarrs annotations, is voiced in a truly correct manner with the correct plucking material. 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 ninetyminute event, from his barn in upstate new york, was a deep dive into several moments from bachs welltempered clavier book i, with. The welltempered clavier meet your next favorite book. Aug 14, 2011 licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of sony classical.
Although the welltempered clavier was the first collection of fully worked keyboard pieces in all 24 keys, similar ideas had occurred earlier. This is a scholarly, discrete edition of the well tempered clavier, pt. Free sheet music for the complete 48 preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by j. His art was of an encyclopedic nature, drawing together a. Bach, aldwell, edward well tempered clavier book 1. Aldwells performances are an outstanding demonstration of the operation of instinct and insight, imagination and understanding, wrote richard dyer in.
The performance notes by tovey are a valuable insight. Eminent bachspecialist sir andras schiff here performs book i. Apr 06, 2017 provided to youtube by nonesuch the welltempered clavier, book ii. With its magnificent and magisterial performances by sviatoslav richter, one would have imagined that this 1970 recording of the first book of bachs welltempered clavier would be on the shelf of everyone who reveres richter and worships bach. It is not just one of the immortal masterpieces of the world music literature. Johann pachelbels magnificat fugues composed 16951706, georg muffats apparatus musicoorganisticus of 1690 and. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. Aldwells performances are an outstanding demonstration of the operation of instinct and insight, imagination and understanding, wrote richard dyer in the boston globe. The two volumes of bachs the welltempered clavier together represent a wealth of musical invention, ingenuity and delight. This is the greatest well tempered clavier book 1 on the piano, period. Altschuler and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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 well cherished, frequently performed and thoroughly studied than this work of bachs. The welltempered clavier, book 1 queens university. 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. Yoyo ma, chris thile, edgar meyer bach trios 2017, cd. Likewise, his 1989 recording of book ii of the welltempered clavier garnered high praise from musicians, scholars, and critics alike. Provided to youtube by nonesuch the welltempered clavier, book ii. Complete score of the welltempered clavier, book 1, by johann sebastian bach open welltempered clavier project. Using the tuning which research suggests bach himself advocated, richard egarr completes his acclaimed project with this inspired reading of book ii, where bach after a decadelong genesis revisits his ambitious scheme to produce another monumental collection. David korevaar and tim smiths website on the 48 is based on shockwave and contains lots of information about the formal architecture and symbolism of the well tempered clavier. In fact, i no longer listen to any other piano version. Jones, richard, jones, richard, bach, johann sebastian.
Like thinkgreenlovepiano already said, i think all of them are very enjoyable to listen to, but some suggestions for the first book. 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. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes the. Archivdg recently reissued ralph kirkpatricks performances of bachs well tempered clavier book 1 which were recorded in 1959 on the clavichord. Played on a replica of an 18thcentury harpsichord, with a big sound but not much range, this treatment of the preludes is interesting but gruff, writes andrew clements. Fingering suggestions are helpful, and the endnotes useful as well. The episode has an 89% score on rotten tomatoes and has an average rating of 8. Production the well tempered clavier was written by dan dietz and katherine lingenfelter, and was directed by michelle maclaren. Yo tomitas various very resourceful webspaces on the welltempered clavier are always worth the time see here on book 1, here on the sources of book 2, and a selection of midi files can be found here siglind bruhns website on analysis and interpretation of the welltempered clavier is very detailed and substantive see also above.
The abrsm signature series is a very very good series. The wikipedia article on the well tempered clavier, next to some general information, also holds an audio section with recordings of martha goldstein. Using the tuning which research suggests bach himself advocated, richard egarr completes his acclaimed project with this inspired reading of book ii, where bach after a decadelong genesis. The essential listeners guide to bachs well tempered clavier by eric l.
Pierrelaurent aimard deutsche grammophon andrew clements. Using the tuning which research suggests bach himself advocated, richard. The good news is that some online sampling will help listeners determine. But above all, this version is beautifully printed unlike so many others. Nov 27, 2014 played on a replica of an 18thcentury harpsichord, with a big sound but not much range, this treatment of the preludes is interesting but gruff, writes andrew clements. This website is incredibly resourceful, and one can especially check the 1722 original of the well tempered clavier book 1. He was born on or near march 21 1685 and died on july 28, 1750. Before the advent of modern tonality in the late 17th century, numerous composers produced collections of pieces in all seven modes. Provided to youtube by nonesuch the welltempered clavier, book i. 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. Johann sebastian bach the welltempered clavier, book 1. The welltempered clavier confirms a multitude of popular theories in an episode marked by bleak revelations and tragic results. The first instance to look at, which is also the most authoritative one, is to study the composers original manuscripts. 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 preludes are from the open welltempered clavier project, and were made using musescore software. 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. A lot better than the edition i owned previously kalmus. This is the greatest welltempered clavier book 1 on the piano, period. 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. The preludes and fugues that make up bachs welltempered clavier operate on multiple levels at once theyre a compilation of. The fugues are from kyle rothers lillypond engraving. With its magnificent and magisterial performances by sviatoslav richter, one would have imagined that this 1970 recording of the first book of bachs well tempered clavier would be on the shelf of everyone who reveres richter and worships bach. If you are a beginner or an advanced player, the question which score to use is always an important topic. Richard atkinson analyzes the amazing counterpoint of the d major fugue from the welltempered clavier, book ii, by j. Apr 06, 2017 provided to youtube by nonesuch the welltempered clavier, book i.
James levine, conductor, harpsichord recordings of instrumental works. The well tempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the well tempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. The ninetyminute event, from his barn in upstate new york, was a deep dive into several moments from bachs welltempered clavier book i, with denk at the piano performing. 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, aldwell, edward well tempered clavier book 1 amazon. Johann sebastian bach was a noted german composer, keyboardist, and violinist.
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