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. Print and download in pdf or midi the open well tempered clavier. Richters monumental 1992 complete recording of bachs 48. The preludes and fugues that make up bachs welltempered clavier operate on multiple levels at once theyre a compilation of. The sound may be superior here, but much of the performance remains the same. Barenboims bach has a refreshing old world quality, reflecting his rounded tone, moderate tempos, and emphasis on harmonic tension. The well tempered clavier book 1 scrolling youtube chopin. From all the works written in the baroque era, no other work has been so well cherished, frequently performed and thoroughly studied than this work of bachs. Piano, pianokeyboard sheet music book by johann sebastian bach 16851750. A year for navigating the keyboards with bach the new york times. Richter s rca recording of well tempered klavier still remains as one of the most aweinspring recording in his entire discography, and no other pianists can match the depth and the intense beauty richter captures. Js bach, the welltempered clavier book 1, detailed comments.
The well tempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. You should hunt down the bootleg from munich 1990 of wtci 1 8, partita 4 and some transcriptions. In july and august of 1973 sviatoslav richter played bachs welltempered clavier over the course of four concerts in innsbruck big boxes. Sokolovs bach is certainly right up there though i must confess, its recently become a bit overbearing. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Apart from the early versions of several preludes included in w.
Composed about 20 years apart, the two sets of 24 preludes and fugues that constitute the two books of johann sebastian bachs welltempered clavier didnt start off as one huge collection of 48 works in fact, the set of 24 preludes and fugues composed in 1742 were not issued as a sequel to the original wtc of 1722. The well tempered clavier book 1 scrolling youtube. And among the more old fashioned, bigboned crowd, i would be most likely to pick karl richter slow. The 50 greatest js bach recordings 2019 update gramophone. Book 1, part 1 the open well tempered clavier sheet music. Right after that i was given a recording of the b minor mass by karl richter. The welltempered clavier, book i, preludes and fugues 18. The welltempered clavier, book 1 3 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars.
Richter s rca recording of welltempered klavier still remains as one of the most aweinspring recording in his entire discography, and no other pianists can match the depth and the intense beauty richter captures. 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. Aug 14, 2011 licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of sony classical. Have always enjoyed the live wtc from richter, though there are elements of his studio recording which remain unsurpassed. The welltempered clavier, book 1, bwv 846869, clavicembalo remastered, an album by helmut walcha on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Bach, the well tempered clavier, book 1 sviatoslav richter. Free sheet music for the complete 48 preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by j. 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. Richter plays bach welltempered clavier book 1 discogs. Richter bach well tempered clavier book 1 bwv 846 prelude. Please feel free to comment on any notation engraving error complete. The first book of the welltempered clavier was composed in the early 1720s, with bachs autograph dated 1722. Such thoughts perhaps passed through bachs mind too when surveying his own keyboard output, and the profound differences in.
Sviatoslav richter piano rca red seal olympia le chant du monde russian revelation. The welltempered clavier, book 1 queens university belfast. 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. Recently i listened to angela hewitts live performance of the work and was amazed by the supefaciality of her playing. Plays book 1 of the welltempered clavier, and the goldberg. Thank you to the reivewers on this site, and elsewhere, who pointed me in richter s glowing direction. Sviatoslav richter plays with incredible control while keeping every note. From all the works written in the baroque era, no other work has been so wellcherished, frequently performed and thoroughly studied than this work of bachs.
Bachs collection of twentyfour preludes and fugues from 1722 constitutes the first truly persuasive application of a keyboard tuning with all the major and minor keys accessible. The melchizedek software has identified it as sviatoslav richter s performance of book i from the well tempered clavier. Ewa poblockas welltempered clavier book 1 encompasses some of the. Sviatoslav richter piano bosendorfer strereo recording in 1970,197273. The balance between romantic playing, with considerable pedal use throughout, and gripping concentration yield a particularly special sound. And among the more oldfashioned, bigboned crowd, i would be most likely to pick karl richter slow.
With pairings of preludes and fugues for each major and minor key, bachs masterwork still serves as one of the most potent tools for students of the piano. The well tempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the well tempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. Shop and buy well tempered clavier book 1 sheet music. The welltempered clavier, complete book 1 by johann. Karl richterthe legacy of karl richterjohann sebastian bach. With its magnificent and magisterial performances by sviatoslav richter, one would have imagined that this 1970 recording of the first book of bachs well tempered clavier would be on the shelf of everyone who reveres richter and worships bach. Johann sebastian bach 1685 1750 the well tempered clavier, book 1 00.
Bach demands that you give it the best part of yourself. 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, 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. Maurizio pollini deutsche grammophon, two cds andrew clements. Karl richterthe legacy of karl richterjohann sebastian bachdvd. 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.
The welltempered clavier book 1 by johann sebastian bach, jeno jando from amazons classical music store. Moscow, 20 and 21 april 1969 on revelation rv 20003 cd as well as other pressings. Glenn gouldthe welltempered clavierbook 1preludes and fugues 1 8johann. Bach, the welltempered clavier, book 1 sviatoslav richter. Bach, sviatoslav richter richter plays bach well tempered clavier book 1 at discogs. Johann sebastian bach 1685 1750 the welltempered clavier, book 1 00. Johann sebastian bach the welltempered clavier, book 1.
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