Glenn gould 1932 1982 bach the welltempered clavier. The welltempered clavier book i, bwv 846869 by johann. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. Which book of bachs well tempered clavier is easier. Bach the well tempered claiver book 2 feinberg youtube. 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. Bach the well tempered clavier book 1 feinberg youtube. Bach composed a paired prelude and fugue in each of the 24 keys to demonstrate the viability of the new equal.
Many performers touch the first aspect only briefly and focus on the flow of the music, to be able to express the inner beauty of the work. Bach loved numbers, symbolism, and symmetry, so this is very likely his way of showing that he intended to write 24 fugues altogether. 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. Well tempered clavier book 2 by johann sebastian bach. Listen to your favorite songs from well tempered clavier, book 2 by jill crossland now. Like thinkgreenlovepiano already said, i think all of them are very enjoyable to listen to, but some suggestions for the first book. If youre a devotee of a particular pianist in this repertoiregould, schiff, richter, kempff, etc. Although the welltempered clavier was the first collection of fully worked keyboard pieces in all 24 keys, similar ideas had occurred earlier. 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.
It was the ultimate workbook, open to constant change and refining by bach himself. Shop and buy well tempered clavier book 2 sheet music. The welltempered clavier, book 2 johann sebastian bach. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
Note that every pepper location is abiding by all federal, state, and local regulations regarding covid19, as well as cdc guidelines. Book ii of her recording of bachs welltempered clavier was made between 1951 and 1954 at her home in lakeville. Bachswell tempered clavier or the 48 preludes and fugues stands at the core of baroque keyboard music and has been a model and inspiration for performers and composers ever since it was written. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes the largestscale and mostinfluential undertaking for. Book 1 was written in 1722 towards the end of bachs period as capellmeister at cothen and book 2 appeared some twenty two years later in 1744.
Free sheet music for the complete 48 preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by j. The well tempered clavier, book one, prelude and fugue no. In the welltempered clavier, a few major facts were established. Johann pachelbels magnificat fugues composed 16951706, georg muffats apparatus musicoorganisticus of 1690 and. This website is incredibly resourceful, and one can especially check the 1722 original of the welltempered clavier book 1. S welltempered clavier the, book 1 landowska 19491951 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, resurrecting the instrument and taking a scholarly approach to the performance of music from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Both parts of the welltempered clavier are also available as henle urtext editions without fingerings and as study editions. Before the advent of modern tonality in the late 17th century, numerous composers produced collections of pieces in all seven modes. The well tempered clavier confirms a multitude of popular theories in an episode marked by bleak revelations and tragic results. Poloarts china cl4b86080 whether this last is a legit licensed issue, or a pirate, i have no idea. Two years later he reinscribed some items from that teaching material into a new volume of preludes and fugues in all the major and minor keys, and called it the. Each book contains 24 relatively free, improvisatory preludes, each of which precedes a fugue. Piano solo sheet music book by johann sebastian bach 16851750. Is book 2 any easier, or should i just keep working on what i have.
The well tempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. Which book of bachs well tempered clavier is easier overall. 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. Aug 14, 2010 they both run about the same difficulty. 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 well tempered clavier, book ii 1740 complete recording by breemer, c. Jandos recordings of bachs well tempered clavier rank among his very bestbrilliant, sensitive, giving all the inner voices of the music full play. Mozart, when rapidly advancing to the height of his mastery, had but to read a manuscript copy of the well tempered clavier and his style developed a new polyphonic richness and depth of harmony. The episode has an 89% score on rotten tomatoes and has an average rating of 8. Jandos recordings of bachs welltempered clavier rank among his very bestbrilliant, sensitive, giving all the inner voices of the music full play.
Feb 01, 2007 book 1 and book 2 of the well tempered clavier are 2cds each not full cds though, so only the 4cd set contains the complete work. The eminent bach scholar tomita discusses the complicated source situation of part ii in an extensive preface. It is generally far more difficult than book 1 however, with greater technical and structural difficulty for the performer. Sep 07, 2017 the two volumes of bachs the welltempered clavier together represent a wealth of musical invention, ingenuity and delight. First, it is one of the rare fugues with five voices there are two in book 1 of the welltempered clavier, and none in book 2. Jul 16, 20 the well tempered clavier is a collection of two books of keyboard music. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The welltempered clavier, bwv 846 893, 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. Buy well tempered clavier 2 by keith jarrett from amazons classical music store. Complete score of the welltempered clavier, book 1, by johann sebastian bach open welltempered clavier project. Download a free and public domain recording and musical. What is the significance of the welltempered clavier. Analysis js bachs music combines two elements, namely a high degree of formalism and complexity with utmost beauty. The welltempered clavier confirms a multitude of popular theories in an episode marked by bleak revelations and tragic results. Theres even one by yours truly of a 36cd brilliant classics collection containing the complete scarlatti keyboard sonatas. Id buy book 2, learn these, and then go back to book 1. The welltempered clavier is a collection of two books of keyboard music. Bachs welltempered clavier is one of the cornerstones of western classical music.
Piano, pianokeyboard sheet music book by johann sebastian bach 16851750. In jill crosslands own words, no other music is so perfect an integration of emotional. Well tempered clavier flashcards and study sets quizlet. This is especially true for the longer pieces, only few can really understand those in detail merely based on musical instinct and talent i, for instance, cant. 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. The two volumes of bachs the welltempered clavier together represent a wealth of musical invention, ingenuity and delight. First and foremost, bernards artificial existence was revealed to be an homage of sorts to one of the parks founders.
Book 1 contains the more popular preludes and fugues. Welltempered clavier, book 2 by jill crossland on amazon. Certain online resources for the distribution of lossless music, such as are not mentioned hereabouts, may be relevant in this context. For most arrangements, see the separate pages for the individual preludes and fugues. Second, the theme features a dramatic and expressive leap of a minor 9th the big jump upwards between the 2nd and 3rd notes.
Mozart, when rapidly advancing to the height of his mastery, had but to read a manuscript copy of the welltempered clavier and his style developed a new polyphonic richness and depth of harmony. Shop and buy the welltempered clavier book i, bwv 846869 sheet music. His works such as the brandenburg concertos are known for their technical depth and artistic beauty. The well tempered clavier consists in its entirety of two books, each of 24 preludes and fugues, in which there is one for each major and minor key. Such thoughts perhaps passed through bachs mind too when surveying his own keyboard output, and the profound differences in. 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. All pepper locations are currently closed to the public. Download a free and public domain recording and musical score. The grace and fecundity of the welltempered clavier have thrilled audiences, musicians, and composers for centuries. Jeno jando has recorded an enormous swath of the classical piano repertoire for the budget label naxos. The welltempered clavier, book ii 1740 complete recording by breemer, c.
Eminent bachspecialist sir andras schiff here performs book i. Bach, andras schiff the welltempered clavier, book 2. Shop and buy the well tempered clavier book i, bwv 846869 sheet music. Preludes and fugues the welltempered clavier, by j. Books i and ii pieterjan belder hpd period instruments brilliant 93892 4 cds. Completed by 1742, book 2 was intended as a complement to book 1, not as a replacement. Prelude edith pichtaxenfeld johann sebastian bach bach.
This invaluable guide to the 96 pieces explains bachs various purposes in compiling the music, describes the rich traditions on. I own book 1, and was considering buying book 2 because some of the pieces were too dificult. The grace and fecundity of the well tempered clavier have thrilled audiences, musicians, and composers for centuries. This invaluable guide to the 96 pieces explains bachs various purposes in compiling the music, describes the rich traditions on which he drew, and provides commentaries for each. His recordings are never less than respectable, and often a good deal more than that. Johann sebastian bach was a noted german composer, keyboardist, and violinist. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742.
1314 660 372 433 1066 981 865 1412 1162 64 1385 771 57 893 393 132 1267 1597 86 466 613 241 1074 1150 1586 368 663 61 1026 1597 130 760 411 1042 1048 113 401 1267 771 999 1412 925 473