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 2, preludes and fugues 1724 gould. Released 14 january 1963 on columbia masterworks catalog no. Jandos recordings of bach s well tempered clavier rank among his very bestbrilliant, sensitive, giving all the inner voices of the music full play.
Glenn gould bach the welltempered clavier, book ii. 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. Notable performances there are lots of recordings of the well tempered 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 well tempered clavier. While this well tempered clavier book ii recording presents some of glenn goulds formidable strengths an awesome technical command, the ability to project a wide variety of sounds textures and an always original interpretation it strikes me as one of the pianists weaker js bach recordings. 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. Takahiro sonoda the welltempered clavier, book i 3 lp. Preludes and fugues the welltempered clavier, by j. Buy bach the welltempered clavier, book 2 wanda landowska by johann sebastian bach, wanda landowska from amazons classical music store. The album cover accentuated the fact that bachs keyboard works were being played on a piano and how good gould was at it. Glenn gould bach the well tempered clavier vinyl records. Js bach the well tempered clavier book 1 sviatoslav richter, piano le chant du monde ldx 78 525 7 french stereo pressing. Book i preludes and fugues 18, a classical music album by glenn gould. S welltempered clavier the, book 2 jando by johann sebastian bach.
The well tempered clavier book 2 scrolling youtube. Bach the well tempered clavier book 2 at piano salon christophori. Free sheet music for the complete 48 preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by j. I agreed with them, even with nothing, then or now, to compare it to but i love it. Extending the variety already evident in book i available on 2. The welltempered clavier, book 2 jorg demus on allmusic 1992. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I agreed with them, even with nothing, then or now, to. The welltempered 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. I had a lp of glenn gould playing bach s well tempered clavier ii around 1970.
Beausejour plays in a refreshingly straightforward manner with no silly antics or turbo. The first volume is what harpsichordist luc beausejour has recorded here and what a solid performance it is. Glenn gould bach the welltempered clavier book 2 cbs. In bachs time clavier keyboard was a generic name indicating a variety of keyboard instruments, most typically a harpsichord or clavichord but not excluding. 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. If youre a devotee of a particular pianist in this repertoiregould, schiff, richter, kempff, etc. S welltempered clavier the, book 2 by jeno jando and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited.
In some of the areas, the fingering is driving me crazy. The welltempered clavier, book i, bwv 846869 prelude fugue in c major, bwv 846. Book ii of her recording of bachs welltempered clavier was made between 1951 and 1954 at her home in lakeville. Glenn gould piano, albert schweitzer liner notes, henry parker photography.
The album cover accentuated the fact that bach s keyboard works were being played on a piano and how good gould was at it. Ii,welltempered clavier, book 2,three keyboard concertos,two. Bachs monumental collection of 48 preludes and fugues better known as the well tempered clavier was issued in two volumes. Bach, sviatoslav richter the welltempered clavier, book 2. Typically delivered to united states in 36 business days. 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. Bach the welltempered clavier, book 2 wanda landowska. Vinyl records by bach glenn gould bach glenn gould,two and three part inventions,welltempered clavier book 1,welltempered clavier,little bach book,the welltempered clavier,well tempered clavier, book 2,well tempered clavier vol. Track list prelude 1 fugue 1 prelude 2 fugue 2 prelude 3 fugue 3 prelude 4 fugue 4 prelude 5 fugue 5 prelude 6 fugue 6 prelude 7 fugue 7 prelude 8 fugue 8 prelude 9 fugue 9 prelude 10 fugue 10 prelude 11 fugue 11 prelude 12 fugue 12 this is a new, unopened cd in its original packaging. 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. Distinguished bach specialist sir andras schiff returned to the bbc proms in 2018 to present book ii of the welltempered clavier. Bach, johann sebastian welltempered clavier book 2. The welltempered clavier, book 1, bwv 846869 prelude fugue in c. Diana boyle presents an exceptional account of the second set of 24 pieces, played on a modern grotriansteinweg piano.
As you watch, youll see that bach uses stretto more and more, which heightens the tension of the piece. I always try as much as possible to stick to the goldmine vinyl grading guidelines nm, ex, vg, g. The well tempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. Unison chorus childrens voices with keyboard accompaniment composed by johann sebastian bach 16851750. Takahiro sonoda johann sebastian bach the welltempered clavier, book i, bwv 846869. The welltempered clavier book 1 2020 bluray 1080i avc dtshd. The well tempered clavier book 2 scrolling youtube chopin. For most arrangements, see the separate pages for the individual preludes and fugues. I had a lp of glenn gould playing bachs well tempered clavier ii around 1970. 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.
I only like about half the pieces in bach s book ii of his well tempered clavier composed c. Trevor pinnockjs bach the welltempered clavier book 1. Shop 23 records for sale for album bach the well tempered clavier by glenn gould on cdandlp in vinyl and cd format. Glenn gould bach the well tempered clavier vinyl records, lp. A setting for unison chorus with keyboard accompaniment from the bach welltempered clavier, part i. The first book was completed by 1722 with the second from around 174243. Bach s monumental collection of 48 preludes and fugues better known as the well tempered clavier was issued in two volumes.
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. Glenn gould bach the welltempered clavier book 2 cbs 72962. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes the largestscale and mostinfluential undertaking for. A setting for unison chorus with keyboard accompaniment from the bach well tempered clavier, part i. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. At first, as pianist thomas gunther starts in with pedal on the arpeggios of the first prelude. Bach the well tempered clavier book 2 preludes and fugues 916 volume 5 of a series glenn gould piano cbs 72962 israel attention u. The welltempered clavier, book 1 sviatoslav richter on allmusic 2011. Bach well tempered clavier sheet music, music books. Js bach the welltempered clavier book 1 sviatoslav richter, piano le chant du monde ldx 78 525 7 french stereo pressing. Weve begun with the well tempered clavier the prelude and fugue in cminor from book 1.
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