Bach s well tempered clavier book 1 interpreted by s d rodrian. Which published edition of this work would you all recommend for me so that i can get the fingering right. Please feel free to comment on any notation engraving error complete. In bachs time clavier keyboard was a generic name indicating a variety of keyboard instruments, most typically a harpsichord or clavichord but not excluding an. Mugellinis name is also listed as coeditor of the busoni edition. I uploaded recently bachs welltempered clavier, edited by bruno mugellini. Welltempered clavier book i bwv 846869 bach cantata. Hantais version is quite fast, but equally transparent. Youll find your johann sebastian bach facsimile editions music at sheet music plus.
The well tempered clavier book 1, bwv 846869 johann sebastian bach, bruno mugellini on. The first was the glenn gould set from the 1960s, remastered for sony in 1993, so i must have had it for nearly 20 years. Martin wieland buch i and peter laenger buch ii produced by manfred eicher keith jarrett never ceases to astound me. I bought this set because i have admired angela hewitts style since hearing he working through the beethoven piano sonatas on the radio some years ago, i have not been. Here, the piano is not so far removed from the original keyboards of bachs time, but the interpretation by daniel barenboim of the welltempered clavier, book 1, is slightly unusual. Somebody an administrator, i guess wrote some notes about the score. Bach welltempered clavier book 2 2 cd, flac by obormot. It is tempting to imagine that bach chose these details as clever, creative constraints.
The essential listeners guide to bach s well tempered clavier by eric l. Schirmer library of classics volume 2057 schirmers library of musical classics by carl czerny and johann sebastian bach. The welltempered clavier by angela hewitt, johann sebastian bach, none from amazons classical music store. This is a welcome addition to the welltempered clavier discography. This edition of johann sebastian bachs famous keyboard work the welltempered clavier was edited by ferruccio busoni, who also added historical information and a large number of performance notes that will relate to piano performance. The well tempered clavier belongs to the major musical achievements of the baroque age in europe, and it is until today an intellectual challenge for musicians and listeners alike, as well as a deep and seemingly inexhaustible source of inspiration. A brief and general discussion about how to approach interpretation, particularly with respect to the aspect of historically correct performance, is contained here. Bach welltempered clavier book 2 2 cd, flac composer. Stages in the development of bach s the well tempered clavier ii richard d. This section provides some practical insights into how to approach js bach s well tempered clavier, and how to elevate and refine ones performance. The welltempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the welltempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents.
Pages in category mugellini, brunoeditor the following 15 pages are in this category, out of 15 total. Keith jarrett the welltempered clavier, book ii cd 1. Jones richard joness new edition of bachs 48 will be published by the associated board of the royal schools of music. Books i and ii vladimir feltsman pn nimbus 2516 4 cds. Print and download in pdf or midi the open well tempered clavier. Prelude and fugue b minor, bwv 869 well tempered clavier book i. Mugellini s name is also listed as coeditor of the busoni edition. 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. Lossy files have been converted with lame, mp3 vbr v0. Altschuler and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Johann sebastian bach welltempered clavier, book 1.
The first twentyfour preludes and fugues of the welltempered clavichord. Js bach, the welltempered clavier book 1, detailed comments. Keyboard duet bachs prelude in c major from the well. 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. Welltempered clavier, book 1, bwv846869 various arrangements play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and best organized classical music site on the web. The welltempered clavier i, bwv 846 869 johann sebastian bach isbn. Weve begun with the well tempered clavier the prelude and fugue in cminor from book 1. Jones richard joness new edition of bach s 48 will be published by the associated board of the royal. Prelude and fugue in b minor, bwv 869 bach, johann sebastian. By building a major and minor diatonic 7 tones scale from each of the 12 semitones, we arrive at 24 keys, the complete circle of fifths, and the number of preludefugue pairs in each book of the well tempered clavier. Amazon its rather amazing today, when recordings of bachs welltempered clavier practically fall of the shelves, to recall just how unusual it was back in the 1960s for a pianist to undertake to record this amazing work. Books i and ii pieterjan belder hpd period instruments brilliant 93892 4 cds.
Well tempered clavier book 1 from christiane jaccottet. Bachs welltempered clavier is one of the cornerstones of western classical music. The welltempered clavier, book ii by johann sebastian bach, jeno jando from amazons classical music store. Js bach, the welltempered clavier book 1, detailed. Barenboims bach has a refreshing old world quality, reflecting his rounded tone, moderate tempos, and emphasis on harmonic tension. Johann sebastian bach facsimile editions sheet music. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. On these recordings of bachs the welltempered clavier, jarrett proves himself to be a more than consummate classical performer. For most arrangements, see the separate pages for the individual preludes and fugues.
Stages in the development of bachs the welltempered clavier ii richard d. Bach and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Shop the worlds widest selection of johann sebastian bach facsimile editions sheet music, music books, scores and more. Lossless files are 96 khz24bit, compressed with flac. The welltempered clavier, book i bwv 846869 by johann. Bach the well tempered clavier, book i, bwv 846869. Bach s well tempered clavier is now available on cd, and for download. Bachs welltempered clavier book 1 interpreted by s d rodrian addeddate 20051009 18.
Here, the piano is not so far removed from the original keyboards of bach s time, but the interpretation by daniel barenboim of the well tempered clavier, book 1, is slightly unusual. An essential musical masterpiece, full of joy, pain, and passion, j. It is possible that this edition is a reprint of the breitkopf issue above with the text translated into polish. Barenboim, daniel well tempered clavier book 1 amazon. The essential listeners guide to bachs welltempered clavier by eric l. It is the twentyfirst prelude and fugue in the first book of the welltempered clavier, a series of 48 preludes and fugues by the composer. Feltsmans artistic performance is undimmed by this enigma. He first 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 pastime of those already skilled in this study.
Jun 03, 2010 keith jarrett never ceases to astound me. Prelude b minor the benchmark interpretation of the b minor prelude comes from gulda so calm and controlled, with a very carrying bass despite almost staccato phrasing. Johann sebastian bach welltempered clavier, book 1, bwv846. Book 1, part 1 the open well tempered clavier sheet music. Bachs welltempered clavier is now available on cd, and for download. I uploaded recently bach s well tempered clavier, edited by bruno mugellini. A brief and general discussion about how to approach interpretation, particularly with respect to the aspect of historically correct performance, is. The benchmark interpretation of the b minor prelude comes from gulda so calm and controlled, with a very carrying bass despite almost staccato phrasing. This section provides some practical insights into how to approach js bachs welltempered clavier, and how to elevate and refine ones performance. This is my second set of the well tempered clavier. 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 bach s.
What possible association does this have with bach or the wtc. Welltempered clavier, mugellini edition imslp forums. Prelude and fugue in b minor, bwv 869 bach, johann sebastian movementssections movtssecs. Customers and visitors can download classical music in high quality flac or mp3 and find out more about classical music. Complete score of the welltempered clavier, book 1, by johann sebastian bach open well tempered clavier project. It is always amazing that bach s keyboard music is robust enough to withstand so many interpretations and transcriptions. From all the works written in the baroque era, no other work has been so wellcherished, frequently performed and. In some of the areas, the fingering is driving me crazy. The well tempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the well tempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. Theres even one by yours truly of a 36cd brilliant classics collection. This new recording, and score, were made possible by kimiko ishizaka, musescore, and over 900 fans who supported the project. Major, bwv 866, is a keyboard composition written by johann sebastian bach.
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