Released 30 october 2012 on sony classical catalog no. Bwv 846893 glenn gould 1981 vinyl 12 cbs masterworks m4 42042 the welltempered clavier. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. Bachs welltempered clavier for london in the mid1980s, but the passage of time, personal reflection, and improvements in digital recording have contributed to making his second recording of the 48 a necessity, this time on ecm new series. Prelude wohltemperierte klavier 11 yamaha musicsoft. Here bach not only presented the sum total of keyboard artistry in his day but foresaw its future evolution. In bachs time clavier keyboard was a generic name indicating a variety of keyboard instruments, most typically a harpsichord or clavichord but not excluding.
And the lurch into chopin at the end, without pause, is disquieting, to say the least. Reviewers were enthusiastic, for instance in gramophone a bach player of distinction. The good news is that some online sampling will help listeners determine whether egarrs. If you are a beginner or an advanced player, the question which score to use is always an important topic. Bach, johann sebastian the welltempered clavier i bwv. Originally issued on five lps philips classics lp 4127941 the obviously meticulouslyremastered original tapes sound every bit as well as could be expected. Piano solo sheet music book by johann sebastian bach 16851750. The autograph score, originally a fair copy, contains later revisions and alterations reflecting the composer at work. 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. Prelude and fugue in g major, bwv 884 bach, johann sebastian. Perhaps best known as director of dunedin consort, john butt has won two gramophone awards. Originally issued on five lps philips classics lp 4127941 the obviously meticulouslyremastered original tapes sound every bit. Talking about the welltempered clavier, a very good source to get to the original scores is the website of the state library berlin together with bacharchiv leipzig. As eloquent as ever, and always meticulous in execution, schiff plays the two books of preludes and fugues.
He gave the title to a book of preludes and fugues in all 24 major and minor keys, dated 1722, composed for the profit and use of musical youth desirous of learning, and especially for the. Yet nothing drags, because the pianists superb contrapuntal acumen, imaginative ornamentation and quietly strong sense of. A fivedisc welltempered clavier usually signifies measured tempi and all repeats observed, and thats mostly true of roger woodwards recording. 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. Customers and visitors can download classical music in high quality flac or mp3 and find out more about classical music. 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 first instance to look at, which is also the most authoritative one, is to study the composers original manuscripts. Prelude wohltemperierte klavier 11 learn more about midi songs. The casual buyer might stumble on this twodisc set and assume, from the presence of the wellworn book one of bachs welltempered clavier and from the reliable imprint of the harmonia mundi usa label, that this was a safe, mainstream choice for this central bach repertory item. The welltempered clavier book ii, bwv 870893 by johann. If you enjoy bachs music and turecks soft skillful interpretations you. Find out more about our use of this data, and also our policy. The welltempered clavier book i, bwv 846869 by johann. His treatment of the keys marked a turning point in music history.
Bach wrote hundreds of pieces for organ, choir, as well as many other instruments. Shop and buy the welltempered clavier book i, bwv 846869 sheet music. Mp3 performed by martha goldstein ccbysa eff oal from from pandora. Bach the welltempered clavier book ii internet archive. Bach welltempered clavier complete andras schiff pn ecm 001733702 4 cds. The welltempered clavier is the old testament, beethovens sonatas the new. If you want better sound you should get the more expensive j.
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