Also a more recent version of it would probably be a. Best harpsichord recording of bachs welltempered clavier book 1. My guess is that they are the same, but for some odd reason named differently. Some news from my research project on the welltempered clavier.
This website is incredibly resourceful, and one can especially check the 1722 original of the welltempered clavier book 1. Eminent bachspecialist sir andras schiff here performs book i. The two works are now considered to make up a single work, the welltempered clavier, or the 48, and are referred to as the welltempered clavier, book i and the welltempered clavier, book ii, respectively. I tend to play bach kinda straight on piano but i realized that rubato is the only way you can properly emphasize notes on harpsichord so i ended up giving and taking a lot of time. 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. 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. Long, harmonically advanced, chromatically fascinating, it is less accessible to listen to and forbiddingly demanding to play. Teil i nr 2 bwv 847 cmoll figuriertes praludium tanzfuge 4. Welltempered clavier, book 2, bwv 870893 by johann sebastian bach performer. Jun 18, 2008 on a sheet i have telling me what i need to perform piano at solo and ensemble festival next year, it says i need any fugue from the well tempered clavichord by js bach.
Bachs the welltempered clavier and many more listen to the harpsichord classics playlist with amazon music unlimited. Lyrics to concerto for 2 harpsichords in c minor, bwv 1060iii. Im not used to harpsichord at all but it was a very interesting experience. This invaluable guide to the 96 pieces explains bachs various purposes in compiling the music, describes the rich traditions on which he drew, and provides commentaries for each prelude. The welltempered clavier, book ii by ralph kirkpatrick and tens. 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. 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. A proper analysis of js bachs welltempered clavier is therefore simply a must for anybody who takes playing the 48 seriously. Bachs welltempered clavier or the 48 preludes and fugues stands at the core of baroque keyboard music and has been a model and inspiration for performers and composers ever since it was written. Which book of bachs well tempered clavier is easier overall. 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 second was made by wanda landowska on harpsichord for rca victor in 1949 book 1 and 1952 book 2. Each of the two volumes contains twentyfour fugues and preludes, one for every major and minor key. English suite no 2 in a minor gigue johann sebastian bach 8. The well tempered clavier exemplifies his preference for a style of tuning that allowed musicians to play in any key. Free sheet music for the complete 48 preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by j. Had the term well tempered clavier changed by 1742. 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 two volumes of bachs the welltempered clavier together represent a wealth of musical invention, ingenuity and delight. I was familiar with the repertoire via gould, and these recordings were a jarring nudge in the direction of harpsichords being my preferred instrument for the interpretation of bach.
In each of the two parts of the wohltemperirte clavier, he brought together the musical. Jeno jando has recorded an enormous swath of the classical piano repertoire for the budget label naxos. In the world of johann sebastian bach, as in the world of this magazine, the word clavier implies any keyboard instrument. An essential musical masterpiece, full of joy, pain, and passion, j. The welltempered clavier recorded in 1983, kenneth gilberts welltempered clavier proudly stands the test of time as a reference harpsichord version. Sep 07, 2017 the two volumes of bachs the welltempered clavier together represent a wealth of musical invention, ingenuity and delight. By joining our community you will have access to post topics. To really hear what an achievement it is you need to get hold of the remastering done in japan, released on sacd. Well tempered clavier book i prelude and fugue in c. Bach and the clavier by joan benson clavier, volume 29, no.
Such thoughts perhaps passed through bachs mind too when surveying his own keyboard output, and the profound differences in sensibility that distinguish the second volume of the. Bach himself played on the widely contrasting claviers popular in his day. Welcome to talk classical a community covering every aspect of classical music. This website is incredibly resourceful, and one can especially check the 1722 original of the well tempered clavier book 1.
From an album featuring a flemish harpsichord on pandora records. Bach, from the second book of the well tempered clavier, performed by colin booth, with an animated graphical score. Olivier fortin, emmanuel frankenberg, ensemble masques. When i search, where i order music from, all that comes up is the well tempered clavier by js bach. This new recording, and score, were made possible by kimiko ishizaka, musescore, and over 900 fans who supported the project. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. Johann sebastian bach 16851750 written in 1722, publicated in 1801. When i search, where i order music from, all that comes up is the welltempered clavier by js bach. The well tempered 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. Jandos recordings of bachs well tempered clavier rank among his very bestbrilliant, sensitive, giving all the inner voices of the music full play. His recordings are never less than respectable, and often a good deal more than that. A proper analysis of js bachs well tempered clavier is therefore simply a must for anybody who takes playing the 48 seriously. Well tempered clavier book i prelude and fugue in c major johann sebastian bach 9.
In book 2 the best is probably by gustav leonhardt, but youd never guess it from the standard. Bach composed a paired prelude and fugue in each of the 24 keys to demonstrate the viability of the new equal. Concerto for 2 harpsichords in c minor, bwv 1062 by johann sebastian bach. Please note that this list is manually updated, and may not contain imslps complete collection.
The two works are now considered to make up a single work, the well tempered clavier, or the 48, and are referred to as the well tempered clavier, book i and the well tempered clavier, book ii, respectively. Olivier fortin, emmanuel frankenberg, ensemble masques bach. Prelude i in c major, bwv 846 well tempered clavier. Bach gave the present title to the work, which was composed for the use and practice of musical youth eager to learn and for the amusement of those already skilled in this study. Is the welltempered clavichord the same thing as the well.
It is far longer with all the repeats it only just fits on two cds, more complex in writing, and not least of greater technical and structural difficulty for the performer. Prelude and fugue in c minor, bwv 847 kenneth gilbert. Concerto for 2 harpsichords in c minor, bwv 1060iii. Buy well tempered clavier 2 by keith jarrett from amazons classical music store. Concerto for 2 harpsichords in c minor, bwv 1060 by johann sebastian bach. To generate automatically updated lists see browse by work genre in the sidebar. S bachs harpsichord works collection the well tempered. 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. Like thinkgreenlovepiano already said, i think all of them are very enjoyable to listen to, but some suggestions for the first book. A visual artist who adorns world class harpsichords with intricate artwork, the multitalented janine johnson is also a gifted musician and is known for her elegant yet extremely agile style of playing. Bach, prelude and fugue 9 in e major, welltempered. On a sheet i have telling me what i need to perform piano at solo and ensemble festival next year, it says i need any fugue from the well tempered clavichord by js bach. The welltempered clavier exemplifies his preference for a style of tuning that allowed musicians to play in any key.
Is book 2 any easier, or should i just keep working on what i have. Recorded in 1995, on two excellent harpsichords one a ruckers copy, for book i, and a harass copy for book ii this is a strange recording. This is especially true for the longer pieces, only few can really understand those in detail merely based on musical instinct and talent i, for instance, cant. Keyboard works kenneth gilbert by bach, johann sebastian on cd. Pierre hantai youtube the wrecking crew youtube movies. Jandos recordings of bachs welltempered clavier rank among his very bestbrilliant, sensitive, giving all the inner voices of the music full play.
The well tempered clavier book one posted on december 15, 2018 december 15, 2018 by emr2015 posted in recording tagged baroque, keyboard music colin booth harpsichord. English suite no 2 in a minor bourree johann sebastian bach 7. The welltempered clavier, book 2, prelude and fugue no. Bachs the well tempered clavier and many more listen to the harpsichord classics playlist with amazon music unlimited.
Johann sebastian bachs well tempered clavier posts. Wanda landowskas recordings of both books of the welltempered clavier constituted my introduction to revival harpsichords. List of compositions featuring the harpsichord imslp. He earned additional income by teaching pupils to play harpsichord and clavichord. Bach himself played on the widely contrasting claviers popular in.
In book 2 the best is probably by gustav leonhardt, but youd never guess it from the standard version. Tv concerto for 2 harpsichords in c minor, bwv 1060. 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. The welltempered clavier contemporary classical wiki. Best harpsichord recording of bachs well tempered clavier book 1.
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. Christine schornsheim harpsichord, ruckerscembalo, 1624. Bachs welltempered clavier is now available on cd, and for download. The well tempered clavier book 2 scrolling youtube. The c minor prelude of bachs welltempered clavier is very well known and needs no introduction. Best harpsichord recording of bachs welltempered clavier. Jun 06, 2019 provided to youtube by warner classics the welltempered clavier, book 2, prelude and fugue no. I own book 1, and was considering buying book 2 because some of the pieces were too dificult. Czech harpsichordist zuzana ruzickova, born in 1928, is at her third recording of bach. Provided to youtube by warner classics the welltempered clavier, book 2, prelude and fugue no. 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. Johann sebastian bachs well tempered clavier posts facebook. Jsb introduces one of his rare tempo indications in the prelude, marking the second section of the prelude with presto.
Christiane jaccottet bachs instrumental works discography. Aug 14, 2010 which book of bachs well tempered clavier is easier overall. Ishizaka plays the 24 preludes and fugues with impeccable taste and technique, finding many levels of musical meaning even as she brings utmost clarity to the multiplicity of textures. Bachs well tempered clavier is now available on cd, and for download. No wonder that bachs contemporaries sometimes found him hard to follow, so ferociously was he prepared to think about and develop the implications of genre. Which book of bachs well tempered clavier is easier. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. Well tempered clavier book ii prelude and fugue in g major johann sebastian bach 10. Best harpsichord recording of bachs well tempered clavier book 1 interested in what people think is the best. 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. In fact, book 2 is generally far more difficult than book 1 in every way. Selections from the well tempered clavier, book ii by glenn gould on amazon music.
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