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