The best way for me to do this is to prepare a simple basso continuo bc pattern, which uses all major, minor and dimchords of the scale, best also inverted, and after learning it in c. Prelude i in c major, bwv 846 well tempered clavier. Recorded at one soul studios, new york city, ny, usa. Welltempered clavier, part i johann sebastian bach. Bach welltempered clavier book 2 virgin veritas 3857952. It is almost three years ago since richard egarr recorded book 1 of bachs welltempered clavier harmonia mundi hmu 907432.
Bach classical the preludes and fugues that make up bachs welltempered clavier operate on multiple levels at once theyre a compilation of techniques for keyboard writing, a. Please feel free to comment on any notation engraving error complete. 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. The wohltemperirte clavier is full of simple things that are actually complex, and. The well tempered clavier is two books of music for solo keyboard by js bach, the first written in 1722, and the second twenty years later in 1742. The two sets of 24 preludes and fugues book 1 dating from 1722 and book 2 from 1742 had pedagogical objectives. 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.
By and large i enjoyed it, while remarking that egarr perhaps laid greater emphasis on bachs declared didactic purpose than on its bravura elements. Download a free and public domain recording and musical. Perhaps this is why robert levin alternates between four instruments. Unless youre angela hewitt or glenn gould i would recommend mastering only a select few preludes and fugues rather than being okay at all of them. It can be edifying to study the prelude and fugue in a key in book i and the prelude and fugue in the same key in book ii. 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. Shop and buy the welltempered clavier book ii, bwv 870893 sheet 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. His works such as the brandenburg concertos are known for their technical depth and artistic beauty.
Books 1 and 2 complete dover music for piano by bach, j. The well tempered clavier book 2 scrolling youtube. The italian pianists intellectual lucidity, interpretive clarity, and technical virtuosity are apparent in every prelude and fugue, and. 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. The welltempered clavier, book 1 by friedrich gulda. The well tempered clavier book ii, bwv 870893 arthur loesser, piano the master tapes for this recording were made in mr. Book ii of her recording of bachs welltempered clavier was made between 1951 and 1954 at her home in lakeville. A good 2disc set for fans of bach and fans of gould to have. Download bach well tempered clavier public domain sheet music from. Johann sebastian bach was a noted german composer, keyboardist, and violinist. Johann sebastian bach the welltempered clavier book two.
Prelude i in c major, bwv 846 well tempered clavier first. This website is incredibly resourceful, and one can especially check the 1722 original of the welltempered clavier book 1. Free sheet music for the complete 48 preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by j. Books i and ii pieterjan belder hpd period instruments brilliant 93892 4 cds. Piano, pianokeyboard sheet music book by johann sebastian bach 16851750.
For book 2, to view originals is a more complex exercise, given the lack of the one authoritative original from js bachs hand and the fragmentation of historical copies see the work of yo tomita for more info on this. The welltempered clavier book ii, bwv 870893 arthur loesser, piano the master tapes for this recording were made in mr. Download a free and public domain recording and musical score. Well tempered clavier book 2 by johann sebastian bach. Here are some of my observations regarding the 48 preludes and fugues found in book i and book ii of johann sebastian bachs the welltempered clavier, in no particular order. As you watch, youll see that bach uses stretto more and more, which heightens the tension of the piece. The welltempered clavier i theres nothing at all wrong with maurizio pollinis 2009 performance of bachs welltempered clavier, book 1. Theres even one by yours truly of a 36cd brilliant classics collection containing the complete scarlatti keyboard sonatas. Shop and buy well tempered clavier book 2 sheet music. For book 2, to view originals is a more complex exercise, given the lack of the one authoritative original from js bach s hand and the fragmentation of historical copies see the work of yo tomita for more info on this. The welltempered clavier, book i jarrett, keith, bach. One can learn the entirety of both welltempered clavier books in a year, i would estimate, but it would take a lifetime to master. Loessers studio at the cleveland institute of music in 1964 by kenneth hamann.
Unless youre angela hewitt or glenn gould i would recommend mastering only a select few preludes and fugues rather than being okay. S welltempered clavier the, book 2 jando by johann sebastian bach. This website is incredibly resourceful, and one can especially check the 1722 original of the well tempered clavier book 1. Bach gave the present title to the work, which was composed for the use and practice of musical youth eager to learn and for the amusement of those already skilled in this study. The welltempered clavier, book 2 johann sebastian bach. Johann sebastian bach 16851750 written in 1722, publicated in 1801. Jeffrey middleton piano one soul recordings plr2004. Bachs welltempered clavier indepth analysis and interpretation siglind bruhn. The well tempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the well tempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. Well tempered clavier book 2 by johann sebastian bach 1685. In bachs time clavier keyboard was a generic name indicating a variety of keyboard instruments, most typically a harpsichord or clavichord but not excluding.
Bach, andras schiff the welltempered clavier, book 2. Jeffrey middleton performs bachs welltempered clavier. The welltemperedclavier, book ii wtc 2 french title. One of the 48 pieces is dedicated to someone or something you love or honor. Jeffrey middleton performs bach s well tempered clavier. Preludes and fugues the welltempered clavier, by j. Book 1, part 1 the open well tempered clavier sheet music.
Bach, andras schiff the welltempered clavier, book 2 music. The well tempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. 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. Welltempered clavier book ii bwv 870893 discography.
Over two hours of bachs preludes and fugues in one go is some task for anyone to have to listen to. Keep in mind, though, that this 2cd is merely book one of the welltempered clavier, and that there is. Please note the id wristband is for content id dispute purposes. The welltempered clavier book ii, bwv 870893 by johann. The welltempered clavier, book 2 by gould, glenn from amazons classical music store. Like thinkgreenlovepiano already said, i think all of them are very enjoyable to listen to, but some suggestions for the first book. Print and download in pdf or midi the open well tempered clavier. In some of the areas, the fingering is driving me crazy. 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. Welltempered clavier book ii bwv 870893 bach cantatas website. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes the largestscale and mostinfluential undertaking for. Bach composed a paired prelude and fugue in each of the 24 keys to demonstrate the viability of the new equal. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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