Aldwells performances are an outstanding demonstration of the operation of instinct and insight, imagination and understanding, wrote richard dyer in the boston globe. Well tempered clavier book 1 from christiane jaccottet. It was followed shortly afterwards by book ii which was similarly received. Welltempered clavier, book 1 by kimiko ishizaka in 2012, the japanesegerman classical musician kimiko ishizaka made available to the world an open version of j. Thats 10 years of analysis and preparation recorded meticulously on the music of every prelude and fugue. Completed by 1742, book 2 was intended as a complement to book 1, not as a replacement. Learn the well tempered clavier with free interactive flashcards. Book 1, part 1 the open well tempered clavier sheet music. Glenn gould 1932 1982 bach the welltempered clavier. The first book of the welltempered clavier was composed in the early 1720s, with bachs autograph dated 1722. Preludes and fugues the welltempered clavier, by j. The title page is missing from the manuscript, but its similarity to the first book of the welltempered clavier led editors to entitle it book ii.
Bachs goldberg variations performed on a bosendorfer 290 imperial piano in berlin. The preludes and fugues that make up bachs welltempered clavier operate on multiple levels at once theyre a compilation of techniques for keyboard writing, a polemic on the. They are grouped into two books, consisting of 24 preludes and fugues each, labeled part i and part ii. Overview and detailed comment sections the well tempered clavier book 1 presents an incredible variety of beautiful and partly highly sophisticated keyboard pieces, each of which it makes sense to devote time to. From all the works written in the baroque era, no other work has been so wellcherished, frequently performed and. Sir andras schiff plays the welltempered clavier, book ii prelude. Bach wrote hundreds of pieces for organ, choir, as.
Bach loved numbers, symbolism, and symmetry, so this is very likely his way of showing that he intended to write 24 fugues altogether. Johann sebastian bach the welltempered clavier book ii. In the presence of this consistently contrapuntal music, we may find ourselves listening contrapuntally, the musics. This chapter is an extract from my critical commentary, vol. They are grouped into two books, consisting of 24 preludes and fugues each, labeled part i. I own book 1, and was considering buying book 2 because some of the pieces were too dificult. Shop and buy the welltempered clavier book i, bwv 846869 sheet music. The welltempered clavier, book 1 3 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars. Lossy files have been converted with lame, mp3 vbr v0. 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.
Likewise, his 1989 recording of book ii of the welltempered clavier garnered high praise from musicians, scholars, and critics alike. The well tempered clavier flashcards and study sets quizlet. This edition of johann sebastian bach s famous keyboard work the well tempered clavier was edited by ferruccio busoni, who also added historical information and a large number of performance notes that will relate to piano performance. Johann sebastian bach the welltempered clavier, book 1. The well tempered clavier, book ii bwv 870893 david korevaar piano artist, johann sebastian bach composer format.
Is book 2 any easier, or should i just keep working on what i have. A welltempered clavier book i to savor classics today. The well tempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the well tempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. Classical johann sebastian bach the welltempered clavier. Notes from kimiko ishizakas open welltempered clavier. Prelude and fugue in b minor, bwv 869 bach, johann sebastian. The welltempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the welltempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. The welltempered clavier, book 2 johann sebastian bach. It was the ultimate workbook, open to constant change and refining by bach himself. Now, fresh from her bach world tourin which she performed the complete welltempered clavier from august 2007 until the end of october 2008 in 58 cities in 21 countries on. The two volumes of bachs the welltempered clavier together represent a wealth of musical invention, ingenuity and delight. In jill crosslands own words, no other music is so perfect an integration of emotional. Welltempered clavier, book ii by glenn gould jetzt kaufen.
Apart from the early versions of several preludes included in w. Please feel free to comment on any notation engraving error complete. Some of the preludes and fugues date from the 1720s. Such thoughts perhaps passed through bachs mind too when surveying his own keyboard output, and the profound differences in. Bachs welltempered clavier is one of the cornerstones of western classical music. Download a free and public domain recording and musical. Such thoughts perhaps passed through bach s mind too when surveying his own keyboard output, and the profound differences in. 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. Piano solo sheet music book by johann sebastian bach 16851750. Bachs welltempered clavier, celine frisch now presents the second volume of this musical. Bach, andras schiff the welltempered clavier, book 2 music. Master tracks available here lossless files are 96 khz24bit, compressed with flac.
Distinguished bach specialist sir andras schiff returned to the bbc proms in 2018 to present book ii of the welltempered clavier. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Among all of bachs compositions, the welltempered clavier, commonly called the 48, are some of the most complicated works he ever wrote. Two years after releasing her cd dedicated to book i of j. 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. Some of them have as many as five voices occurring at the same time. If my reaction to book i was tepid, it was more than thawed by my enthusiasm for book ii. S welltempered clavier the, book 2 jando by johann sebastian bach. Aug 14, 2011 licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of sony classical. Hewitts recordings of the well tempered clavier recent rerelease peter bright wrote february 25, 2008.
Overview and detailed comment sections the welltempered clavier book 1 presents an incredible variety of beautiful and partly highly sophisticated keyboard pieces, each of which it makes sense to devote time to. Aug 02, 2017 the preludes and fugues that make up bachs welltempered clavier operate on multiple levels at once theyre a compilation of techniques for keyboard writing, a polemic on the. Bachs well tempered clavier, celine frisch now presents the second volume of this musical. Some 20 years later bach compiled a second book of the same kind, which became known as the welltempered clavier, part two in. The two sets of 24 preludes and fugues book 1 dating from 1722 and book 2 from 1742. Licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of sony classical. The welltempered clavier book i, bwv 846869 by johann. Jan, 2015 the link to which the comment is referring that a motive from the bflat minor prelude in book i is recycled for use in the bflat minor prelude of book ii is the most explicit and clearly intentional such likeness that i know of in the well. Choose from 33 different sets of the well tempered clavier flashcards on quizlet. Sep 07, 2017 the two volumes of bachs the welltempered clavier together represent a wealth of musical invention, ingenuity and delight. Which book of bachs well tempered clavier is easier overall. Jones, richard, jones, richard, bach, johann sebastian. Maurizio pollini deutsche grammophon, two cds andrew clements. Ten years ago angela hewitt recorded a version of the welltempered clavier book i which dazzled the critical world and recordbuying public.
Bach, andras schiff the welltempered clavier, book 2. This edition of johann sebastian bachs famous keyboard work the welltempered clavier was edited by ferruccio busoni, who also added historical information and a large number of performance notes that will relate to piano performance. Bachs welltempered clavier book 1 interpreted by s d. Bachs klavierbuchlein 1720 there is an almost complete collection of prelude and fughetta versions predating the 1722 autograph, known from a later copy by an. My main intention for depositing this information in the internet is to make available to my students and colleagues the most uptodate information when available. The link to which the comment is referring that a motive from the bflat minor prelude in book i is recycled for use in the bflat minor prelude of book ii is the most explicit and clearly intentional such likeness that i know of in the well. It is generally far more difficult than book 1 however, with greater technical and structural difficulty for the performer. This website is incredibly resourceful, and one can especially check the 1722 original of the well tempered clavier book 1. Preludes and fugues through all tones and semitones name translations.
Highquality scan of kimiko ishizakas markings fingerings, phrasing, analysis for the entire welltempered clavier book 1. Roussets welldigested sense of style and finished technique permeate every selection. Bach loved numbers, symbolism, and symmetry, so this is very likely his way of showing that. Towards the end of last year, hyperion rereleased angela hewitts recordings of the well tempered clavier from the late 1990s in a budget boxed set. Shop and buy the well tempered clavier book i, bwv 846869 sheet music. Bach worked on the second book over a long period of time, even reworking pieces he had written for other purposes, as he had in the first book. From the palazzo labia, venice, 2000 the welltempered clavier book ii nikolai demidenko piano johann sebastian bach prelude. Bach the well tempered clavier book 1 feinberg youtube. 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. The well tempered clavier consists in its entirety of two books, each of 24 preludes and fugues, in which there is one for each major and minor key. This website is incredibly resourceful, and one can especially check the 1722 original of the welltempered clavier book 1.