Jeffrey middleton piano one soul recordings plr2004. For most arrangements, see the separate pages for the individual preludes and fugues. Well tempered clavier book 2 by johann sebastian bach 1685. The well tempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. Two guitars are required to fully play this piece, since it was written for a keyboard instrument. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes. Complete score of the well tempered clavier, book 1, by johann sebastian bach open well tempered clavier project.
Such thoughts perhaps passed through bach s mind too when surveying his own keyboard output, and the profound differences in. Long, harmonically advanced, chromatically fascinating, it is less accessible to listen to and forbiddingly demanding to play. Prelude in d major continuous semiquavers from the right hand and a staccato bass line makes this prelude very joyous and playful. S welltempered clavier the, book 2 by jeno jando and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. Bach glenn gould the well tempered clavier book 2 preludes and fuges 916. 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. Walter gieseking plays bach wtc the well tempered clavier.
Please do note, that in some bars in the bass voice you have to play a single note an octave higher, which shouldnt be a great problem. Bach s well tempered clavier the 48 consists of two books of 24 preludes and fugues in all the major and minor keys, and has been described as the pianists old testament. Diana boyle presents an exceptional account of the second set of 24 pieces, played on a modern grotriansteinweg piano. Johann sebastian bach 1685 1750 the well tempered clavier book 2 bwv 870. Johann sebastian bach was a noted german composer, keyboardist, and violinist. I had reported very favorably on guldas wtc 2nd book and indicated id be buying book l. The release while it has virtues, which i will get to below is being oversold. Dating from the mid 1930s, these recordings feature acceptable but mediocre sound with a fair amount of background noise. Friedrich gulda the welltempered clavier, book 1 2 cd. This set, along with its companion set of the book i, has often been in my.
Pianist dina ugorskajs critically acclaimed recording of bach s well tempered clavier book ii, in cooperation with bayerische rundfunk in munich. Piano, pianokeyboard sheet music book by johann sebastian bach 16851750. These recordings are classics because nobody has played the welltempered clavier more beautifully. The welltempered clavier, book 2 angela hewitt on allmusic 1999. He first gave the title to a book of preludes and fugues in all 24 major and minor keys, dated 1722, composed for the profit and use of musical youth desirous of learning. Walter gieseking 1895 1956, was a frenchborn german pianist and composer. Some 20 years later bach compiled a second book of the same kind, which became known as the well tempered clavier, part. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. One of the 48 pieces is dedicated to someone or something you love or honor. I would appreciate any info on ranking of the difficulty of the preludes in the well tempered clavier. Bach s well tempered clavier the 48 preludes and fugues, 2 sets in each major and minor key, is one of the cornerstones of the baroque keyboard repertoire. There are many fine recordings of bachs 48 on both piano and harpsichord. 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. Ranking of difficulty of well tempered clavier preludes.
The well tempered clavier book 2 scrolling youtube. His works such as the brandenburg concertos are known for their technical depth and artistic beauty. Bach, johann sebastian welltempered clavier book 2. The well tempered clavier book 2 scrolling youtube bernstein, the greatest 5 min. Johann sebastian bach the welltempered clavier book 2. Nowadays, his playing would not be considered in accord with authentic baroque performance practices. Bach s welltempered clavier book 2 book 2 is complex.
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 i theres nothing at all wrong with maurizio pollinis 2009 performance of bachs welltempered clavier, book 1. Guldas welltempered clavier book ii part 1 donald satz wrote december 9, 1999. Bach, andras schiff the welltempered clavier, book i. Two wellfilled discs, superbly recorded at versailles, offer a. The well tempered clavier, book 2 glenn gould on allmusic 1993. 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.
The best way for me to do this is to prepare a simple basso continuo bc pattern, which uses all major, minor and dimchords of the scale, best also inverted, and after learning it in c. Johann sebastian bach well tempered clavier piano solo ashley publications. Book ii of her recording of bach s well tempered clavier was made between 1951 and 1954 at her home in lakeville. Book ii of her recording of bachs welltempered clavier was made between 1951 and 1954 at her home in lakeville. Bach the well tempered clavier, volume 2 piano solo sheet music. Recorded at one soul studios, new york city, ny, usa.
This website is incredibly resourceful, and one can especially check the 1722 original of the well tempered clavier book 1. Books 1 and 2 complete dover music for piano by bach, j. The well tempered clavier, book 2 complete bwv 870893 johann sebastian bach. Preludes and fugues the welltempered clavier, by j. Bach prelude in c major, bwv 846 from the well tempered clavier guitar transcription duration. Im not on a bach binge any longer, but theres one version ive had a hankering for which i had not acquired friedrich guldas set recorded in 1973 by philips. Continue from part 1 donald satz wrote may 31, 2000.
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. I dont find this reknowned edwin fischer recording of js bachs welltempered clavier, book ii meets the threshold. The welltempered clavier, book 1 by friedrich gulda. Johann sebastian bach 16851750 written in 1722, publicated in 1801. This prelude from jsb is a transcription from the piano scores bach wohltemperiertes klavier 2, edition peters. But he also does not make it sound protobeethoven, protochopin, protomodern, or protoanything. For over two hundred years these pieces have been the foundation of every pianists repertoire. As you watch, youll see that bach uses stretto more and more, which heightens the tension of the piece. The italian pianists intellectual lucidity, interpretive clarity, and technical virtuosity are apparent in every prelude and fugue, and his probing insights and penetrating analysis. 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 bachs time clavier keyboard was a generic name indicating a variety of keyboard instruments, most typically a harpsichord. 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.
Cd, re, rm sony classical, sony bmg music entertainment. S the welltempered clavier, book 2 2 cds by friedrich gulda on amazon music. Prelude i in c major, bwv 846 well tempered clavier first. Free sheet music for the complete 48 preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by j. Jeffrey middleton performs bach s welltempered clavier. But i feel theres much more going on in the details of the music which only gould and tureck examine. Well, i couldnt let that pass, even though its been, four years since it was issued. The well tempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the well tempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. Guldas welltempered clavier book ii bach cantatas website. Bachs welltempered clavier is one of the cornerstones of western classical music.
The well tempered clavier book 2, preludes and fugues 18 on spine. 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. Continue from part 1 donald satz wrote february 16, 2001. In bach s 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. Bach the well tempered clavier, book i, bwv 846869.
Shop and buy well tempered clavier book 2 sheet music. He first gave the title to a book of preludes and fugues in all 24 major and minor keys, dated 1722, composed for the profit and use of musical youth desirous of learning, and especially for the. One essential aspect in this project was the experience of returning to my early encounters with bach s music. I think gulda shows a little more variety of pacing and mood in book 1. S welltempered clavier the, book 2 jando by johann sebastian bach. Download a free and public domain recording and musical score. The welltempered clavier, book 2 friedrich gulda on allmusic 1995.
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