Schiff s bach sings and dances, and has a clarity derived from a mesmerising touch and an aversion to the sustain pedal. Prelude i in c major, bwv 846 well tempered clavier. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. Explaining the importance of the welltempered clavier, alexandre prokoudine writes over at libre graphics world. Bach carefully laid out the preludes and fugues in both books of his welltempered clavier. 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. Stadtfelds version is another example of his busonitype practice to play bass subject entries in octaves a bit overdone in my point of view, but his version is nevertheless interesting.
The two books of preludes and fugues that make up bachs welltempered clavier one complementary pair in every key of the chromatic scale twice over, 48 in total is one of the greatest. Schiff plays the 48 preludes and fugues on the piano, with the utmost sensitivity to voicing and the phrasing of counterpoint. Schepkins well tempered clavier, book i 10 parts buy this album at. Bachs welltempered clavier for london in the mid1980s, but the passage of time, personal reflection, and improvements in digital recording have contributed to making his second recording of the 48 a necessity, this time on ecm new series. 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. As eloquent as ever, and always meticulous in execution, schiff plays the two books of preludes and. The preludes and fugues that make up bachs welltempered clavier operate on multiple levels at once theyre a compilation of techniques for. The two books of preludes and fugues in alternately major and minor keys twentyfour in. Its just perfect, ive been listening to and playing some of this music for about 15 years now and i never get tired of it, there is so much variety and so many brilliant musical ideas here that you never really understand all of it and so it is constantly surprising you, on the surface. If anyone deserves legendary status as a bach keyboard performer, its probably wanda landowska. I think the well tempered clavier by johann sebastian bach is the best music ever written by anyone ever. The only time he uses the sustain pedal is on one of the fugues that is impossible to play without the pedal a minor fugue, book 2, written for organ.
I have just revisited schiffs welltempered clavier and it is as fresh as always. Notable performances there are lots of recordings of the welltempered 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 welltempered clavier. Print and download in pdf or midi the welltempered clavier, bwv 846 music by johann sebastian bach. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Johann sebastian bach the welltempered clavier, book 1 2 cd. It includes a table of embellishments and a preface from dr.
Johann sebastian bach 16851750 written in 1722, publicated in 1801. For most arrangements, see the separate pages for the individual preludes and fugues. One of the monumental landmarks in the history of music, bachs welltempered clavier. Stream ad free with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Download a free and public domain recording and musical. Bach, wanda landowska from amazons classical music store. Bachs welltempered clavier which collection to buy. This boxed set of the two books of the welltempered clavier is his latest such release, and shows schiff as a much more mature pianist. Of course this is a very personal interpretation and each of you may have a different opinion.
Uptodate information on coronavirus is available for free. This edition of the 48 preludes and fugues, volume i for piano was edited by the noted bach expert dr. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Buy a cd or vinyl record and get 90 days free amazon music unlimited. The crucial organic relationship he establishes between prelude and fugue, meanwhile, remains unimpeachable even when contrasting the french delicacy of book 2s c sharp minor prelude with the irresistible. 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. Schiff affectionately thinks of each piece as having. Internal evidence for this may be seen in the fact that in book 1 bach paired the e. Andras schiff performing book 2 of bachs welltempered clavier at the 92nd street y on thursday. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. The well tempered clavier, book ii to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. The welltempered clavier, book 1, prelude 1 in c major by.
Johann sebastian bach the welltempered clavier, book 1. Recorded at jordan hall, new england conservatory of music, boston, ma, usa. But, if you are not a pianist or are newer to classical music some background may help here regarding the phrase, welltempered clavier. He plays bach on the piano with no pedal, which is how i prefer my bach to sound. Bachs welltempered clavier book 1 interpreted by s d. Js bach, the welltempered clavier book 1, detailed. As compared to book ii, the preludes in this book i set tend to be slightly more lyrical and musically charming where those of book ii are longer in length, denser in texture and more complex in scope.
Schirmer library of classics volume 1759 piano solo schirmers library of musical classics. In prom 73 sir andras schiff performs part 1 of the old testament of the keyboard repertoire. Chromatic fantasy and fugue in d minor, bwv 903 duration. Some refer to rosalyn tureck as the high priestess of bach keyboard. The welltempered clavier book 1 youtube proms 2016 gustav holst the planets edward gardner, national youth orchestra duration. The welltempered clavier book 1, schiff glorious solo voyage across bach s universe drama without fuss in a masterful journey through the keys by boyd tonkin friday, 08 september 2017. Schiffs bach sings and dances, and has a clarity derived from a mesmerising touch and an aversion to the sustain pedal. Andras schiff performs bachs clavier at the 92nd street y the. Johann sebastian bach welltempered clavier, book 1. Among classical music connoisseurs, the welltempered clavier book 1 wtc, or the 48 for short is widely regarded as one of the most influential works by j. Andras schiff the welltempered clavier bach cd1 mp3. S welltempered klavier decca the originals by andrs schiff audio.
When the rock went hollywood and movie stars still ruled. Welltempered clavier, book 1, at the 92nd street y. As found in the wtc, each prelude is a free, improvisatory piece that examines from. 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. Barenboim, daniel well tempered clavier book 1 amazon. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes the largestscale and mostinfluential undertaking for. As a young pianist, andras schiff earned wide esteem for his 1980s recordings of the major keyboard works of j.
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