The welltempered clavier, book 2 2 cds by friedrich gulda and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. Books 1 and 2 complete dover music for piano by bach, j. Extending the variety already evident in book i available on 2. The first book of the well tempered 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 sensibility that distinguish the second volume of the. Despite all the criticisms that can be invoked noises, breathings, nasal sniffs from time to time, captured on the tracks of this dg twofer this recording of maurizio pollini featuring his version of the well tempered clavier book i stands as a landmark in the recorded catalogue of all times. Maurizio pollini, a living legend of the piano, records the benchmark repertoire of the well tempered clavier for the first time in his storied career. Aug 14, 2010 which book of bachs well tempered clavier is easier overall. The well tempered clavier book 2 scrolling youtube bach. Bach prelude and fugue xiii, book i pollini, piano the well tempered 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. Compiled and prepared for the benefit and practice of young musicians desirous of learning, as well as for the entertainment of those already versed in this particular study, by johann sebastian bach, anno. Sep 07, 2017 the two volumes of bachs the welltempered clavier together represent a wealth of musical invention, ingenuity and delight.
Bach structure and its expression in the hands of a contemporary master pianist. Download a free and public domain recording and musical score. The well tempered clavier book 2 scrolling youtube. I own book 1, and was considering buying book 2 because some of the pieces were too dificult. The welltempered clavier i theres nothing at all wrong with maurizio pollini s 2009 performance of bachs well tempered clavier, book 1. Walter gieseking 1895 1956, was a frenchborn german pianist and composer. Prelude i in c major, bwv 846 well tempered clavier first. Thus, this album is an eventa summit meeting of masters. Book ii of her recording of bachs welltempered clavier was made between 1951 and 1954 at her home in lakeville. Jul 21, 2011 bach well tempered clavier book 1 preludes and fugues from c sharp minor to d maurizio pollini live london 2011 the picture is from the remarkably inventive busoni edition. Contained on 2 cds, this recording includes all 24 preludes and fugues. The welltempered clavier, book 1 by friedrich gulda.
This new recording, and score, were made possible by kimiko ishizaka, musescore, and over 900 fans who supported the project. The well tempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the well tempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. The well tempered clavier book ii 2016 qobuz flac 24bit192khz posted by mqs posted 2 years ago august 2, 2018 johann sebastian bach the well tempered clavier book ii ramin bahrami 2016. Maurizio pollini, piano theres nothing at all wrong with maurizio pollini s 2009 performance of bachs well tempered clavier, book 1. Glenn gould fugue in e major from the well tempered.
Bach the welltempered clavier part 1 pollini 2 cds. Maurizio pollini born january 5, 1942 is an italian pianist. With all due respect, i believe such questions are rather absurd. Johann sebastian bach 1685 1750 the well tempered clavier book 2 bwv 870. Bach well tempered clavier book 1 maurizio pollini.
This is the third set of the well tempered clavier i have bought. Thank you to the reivewers on this site, and elsewhere, who pointed me in richters glowing direction. The open welltempered clavier an essential musical masterpiece, full of joy, pain, and passion, j. Pollinis performance is not so much an interpretation as an act of very intense listening to bach as well. The balance between romantic playing, with considerable pedal use throughout, and gripping concentration yield a particularly special sound. Maurizio pollini, a living legend of the piano, records the benchmark. 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.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. The well tempered clavier, book 2 glenn gould on allmusic 1993. Hugely popular in its own right, as a pollini project the welltempered clavier will excite critics and his fan base alike as a crown jewel of the bach discography on any label. All these years later i have finally purchased book two, featuring mr. Is book 2 any easier, or should i just keep working on what i have. Current plans include recording the entire welltempered clavier book one on the piano in a temperament other than equal. Arriving at this point, with two different versions of j. It has always been a great shame that wilhelm kempffs set of well tempered clavier has gone out of print on dg, and the great bach expert organist karl richter had not, during his short life, recorded the well tempered clavier on any keyboard instrument.
Oct 15, 2009 listen to your favorite songs from bach, j. Download the piano sheet music of the well tempered clavier, book i prelude and fugue no. We know it was intended in some way to acknowledge its predecessor simply because the title page of most copies includes the words zweiter teil part two, though english usage is generally books 1 and 2, but it. Piano, pianokeyboard sheet music book by johann sebastian bach 16851750. Book two of the welltempered clavier dates from 173842 some 20 years after book one and was assembled from both newly composed pieces and various existing preludes and fugues going back a number of years. The well tempered clavier on organ as is widely accepted today, johann sebastian bach did not have a singledout keyboard instrument in mind when he. Here you find 3 complete recordings and several single preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by johann sebastian bach. He may simply have wanted a change after fifteen or more years using book 1, and certainly he would have wanted to incorporate pieces in the latest styles. Welltempered clavier, book i, bwv 846869 1722, rev. S the welltempered clavier by maurizio pollini on amazon. We know that the welltempered clavier was extensively used as the most advanced text in bachs teaching.
Glenn gould 1932 1982 bach the welltempered clavier. This edition of johann sebastian bachs 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. Well tempered clavier book i the well tempered clavier, book ino. Theres nothing at all wrong with maurizio pollini s 2009 performance of bachs well tempered clavier, book 1. Bachs welltempered clavier is now available on cd, and for download.
The italian pianists intellectual lucidity, interpretive clarity, and technical virtuosity are apparent in every prelude and fugue, and his probing insights and penetrating analysis. In 1985, on the occasion of johann sebastian bachs tricentenary, he performed the complete first book of the welltempered clavier. The italian pianists intellectual lucidity, interpretive clarity, and technical virtuosity are apparent in every prelude and fugue, and his probing insights and penetrating analysis inform every note. 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.
The well tempered clavier book 1 scrolling duration. There had been a sense of routine to his playing in bachs welltempered clavier last month, but all trace of that was gone in beethovens opp 109, 110 and 111. Bach the welltempered clavier, book i maurizio pollini pn deutsche grammophon 0063702 2 cds. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. The italian pianists intellectual lucidity, interpretive clarity, and technical virtuosity are apparent in every prelude and fugue, and. Oct 14, 2014 listen to your favorite songs from bach. I created this video from the cassette tape that you see abo. Eminent bachspecialist sir andras schiff here performs book i.
There had been a sense of routine to his playing in bachs well tempered clavier last month, but all trace of that was gone in beethovens opp 109, 110 and 111. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Bach prelude and fugue xiii, book i pollini, piano. Walter gieseking plays bach wtc the well tempered clavier. Maurizio pollinis first bach recording is an event in itself. 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. Piano sheet music the welltempered clavier, book i. Shop and buy well tempered clavier book 2 sheet music. Apart from the early versions of several preludes included in w. If any pianist has the musicianship to undertake the well tempered clavier, he or she must surely have enough judgment to carefully page through the material, study it, and form their own. Which book of bachs well tempered clavier is easier overall. The wtc was written for the harpsichord, but is now mostly performed on its successor, the piano. The two works are now usually considered to comprise the well tempered clavier and are referred to respectively as books i and ii.
The well tempered clavier maurizio pollini classical 2009. Book 2 of the well tempered clavier was collected from 1738 and probably completed by 1742, about twenty years after book 1. He has recorded a cd of bachs goldberg variations on piano and made numerous contributions to youtube. Hugely popular in its own right, as a pollini project the well tempered clavier will excite critics and his fan base alike as. Having heard and very much enjoyed sergey schepkins recording of book ii, i was always going to be looking out for his book i and so i leapt at. 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. Such thoughts perhaps passed through bachs mind too when surveying his own keyboard output, and the profound differences in. The welltempered clavier, book 1 maurizio pollini on allmusic. He is known for performances of compositions by chopin and debussy, among others.
Bach well tempered clavier book 1 preludes and fugues from c sharp minor to d maurizio pollini live london 2011 the picture is from the. Many consider the two books of the welltempered clavier bachs finest keyboard collection. The well tempered clavier is generally regarded as one of the most influential works in the history of western classical music. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. 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. Play the piano with maurizio pollini bachs preludes and fugues. Bach the well tempered claiver book 2 feinberg youtube. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. If any pianist has the musicianship to undertake the well tempered clavier, he or she must surely have enough judgment to carefully page through the material, study it, and form their own judgments as to relative difficulty of the different pieces.
He has performed works by contemporary composers such as pierre boulez, karlheinz stockhausen, george benjamin, roberto carnevale, gianluca cascioli and bruno maderna. The two volumes of bachs the well tempered clavier together represent a wealth of musical invention, ingenuity and delight. 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 bwv 846869 the welltempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. Pollini bach well tempered clavier book 1 live part 2 youtube. In 1985, on the occasion of johann sebastian bachs tricentenary, he performed the complete first book of the well tempered clavier.
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