In bachs time clavier keyboard was a generic name indicating a variety of keyboard instruments, most typically a harpsichord. Continue from part 1 donald satz wrote may 31, 2000. Johann sebastian bach well tempered clavier piano solo ashley publications. Well, i couldnt let that pass, even though its been, four years since it was issued. Bach preludes and fugues 24 well tempered clavier, book 1. Bach s welltempered clavier the 48 preludes and fugues, 2 sets in each major and minor key, is one of the cornerstones of the baroque keyboard repertoire. Book ii of her recording of bach s welltempered clavier was made between 1951 and 1954 at her home in lakeville connecticut. Johann sebastian bach the welltempered clavier book 2. Johann sebastian bach 1685 1750 the well tempered clavier book 2 bwv 870 893 00. The well tempered clavier book 1 scrolling duration. 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. Two guitars are required to fully play this piece, since it was written for a keyboard instrument. The well tempered clavier book 2 scrolling youtube.
The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. Recording the well tempered clavier is a bit like climbing everest, and this new recording by christophe rousset devoted to book i has been eagerly awaited. This prelude from jsb is a transcription from the piano scores bach wohltemperiertes klavier 2, edition peters. In the presence of this consistently contrapuntal music, we may find ourselves listening contrapuntally, the musics lines carrying us effortlessly forward while also referring us back, the succession of preludes and. Welltempered clavier book 2 bach,johann sebastian artist format. With modesty and rigour, he gives a rich, varied interpretation of this monument to art, revealing its secrets to us in a highly informative introductory text. This demanding work of bach may be regarded as one the most treasured pages of the musical literature ever written.
Walter gieseking plays bach wtc the well tempered clavier. This set, along with its companion set of the book i, has often been in my. Walter gieseking 1895 1956, was a frenchborn german pianist and composer. The well tempered clavier, book 2, preludes and fugues 1724 glenn gould on allmusic 2007. The well tempered clavier, book 2 glenn gould on allmusic 1993.
In 1969, two years after he recorded the first eight preludes and fugues from book ii of bach s well tempered clavier, canadian pianist glenn gould recorded the next eight preludes and fugues. Bach the well tempered claiver book 2 feinberg youtube. Preludes and fugues through all tones and semitones name translations. The welltempered clavier, book 2 edwin fischer piano edwin fischers recording of the 48 was the first by a pianist of the set, and probably remains the finest of all. Bach prelude and fugue no 15 well tempered clavier, book 2 with. Mca classics reissued it on cds around 1992, but it is out of stock and almost impossible to find. As with all of landowskas recordings, what strikes the listener most is her vitality, her musical integrity, and her total commitment to the music she is playing. The welltempered clavier, book 2 to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover.
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, book 2 ton koopman on allmusic. Diana boyle presents an exceptional account of the second set of 24 pieces, played on a modern grotriansteinweg piano. The austrian pianist jorg demus recorded the welltempered clavier on modern piano for westminster records in the late 1950s. Jeno jando takes full advantage of the instrument at his disposal and why not when playing bach on a concert grand. The well tempered clavier, book 2, bwv 870893, musical incipits and difficulty ratings. The welltempered clavier, book 2 rosalyn tureck on allmusic 2002. Schirmer well tempered clavier book 2 piano solo by bach. Free sheet music for the complete 48 preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by j.
Johann sebastian bach the welltempered clavier, book 1. These recordings are classics because nobody has played the welltempered clavier more beautifully. The welltempered clavier, book 2 johann sebastian bach. 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. More information about these sequences can be found there. Bach preludes and fugues 112 well tempered clavier, book 2. Bach, johann sebastian welltempered clavier book 2. Its interesting to find that this way of playing bach was still alive and well in hungary in the 1990s when this recording was made.
Bachs well tempered clavier book ii, part 9 continue from part 8 donald satz wrote october 15, 2000. Prelude in d major continuous semiquavers from the right hand and a staccato bass line makes this prelude very joyous and playful. Bachs welltempered clavier the 48 preludes and fugues, 2 sets in each major and minor key, is one of the cornerstones of the baroque keyboard repertoire. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes the largestscale and mostinfluential undertaking for. Book one of the welltempered clavier is performed on the piano while book two is performed on the harpsichord. Johann sebastian bach the well tempered clavier, book 2, bwv 870893 bluray disc version prelude and fugue no. Johann sebastian bach 1685 1750 the well tempered clavier book 2 bwv 870. 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. 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. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile. In the presence of this consistently contrapuntal music, we may find ourselves listening contrapuntally, the musics lines carrying us effortlessly forward while also referring us back, the succession of preludes and fugues rising step by step to present us with new things and remind us of old ones.
The well tempered clavier, book 2 complete bwv 870893 johann sebastian bach. Prelude and fugue in d major, bwv 874 index of book 2. The well tempered clavier, book 2, including the well tempered clavier, book 2. Continue from part 8 donald satz wrote october 15, 2000. The well tempered clavier, book 2, preludes and fugues 1724 glenn gould on allmusic 2007 after the extended gestations of the first two. Schirmer well tempered clavier book 2 piano solo by bach at musicians friend. Yo tomita the links on this page point to files at yo tomitas well tempered clavier book ii midi page. Sep 27, 2018 excerpts from the well tempered clavier such as the prelude and fugue in e minor, bwv 855 or contrapuntal gems such as the sinfonia no. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
The well tempered clavier, book 2 cd, apr2001, 2 discs, archiv produktion dg sublabel at the best online prices at ebay. S welltempered clavier the, book 2 by jeno jando and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. Fischer at times resorts to a hushed, almost mystical style of playing when he takes on a particularly lyrical bach piece. The well tempered clavier, book 2, preludes and fugues 916 glenn gould on allmusic 2007. The well tempered clavier book 1 scrolling youtube. Dec 30, 2016 walter gieseking 1895 1956, was a frenchborn german pianist and composer.
Excerpts from the well tempered clavier such as the prelude and fugue in e minor, bwv 855 or contrapuntal gems such as the sinfonia no. Continue from part 1 donald satz wrote february 16, 2001. 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. Schiffs bach sings and dances, and has a clarity derived from a mesmerising touch and an aversion to the sustain pedal. Download bach well tempered clavier public domain sheet music from.
In bach s time clavier keyboard was a generic name indicating a variety of keyboard instruments, most typically a harpsichord or clavichord but not excluding. The welltempered clavier, book 2, bwv 870893 johann. Walter gieseking plays bach wtc the well tempered clavier, book 2. I wish to extend my thanks to yo for allowing me to link to them. Some 20 years later bach compiled a second book of the same kind, which became known as the well tempered clavier, part. Please note the id wristband is for content id dispute purposes. Download bach well tempered clavier public domain sheet music from the imslp. 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.
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