I dont find this reknowned edwin fischer recording of js bach s well tempered clavier, book ii meets the threshold. The fugues are from kyle rothers lillypond engraving. Diana boyle presents an exceptional account of the second set of 24 pieces, played on a modern grotriansteinweg piano. Bachs welltempered clavier is one of the cornerstones of western classical music. The well tempered clavier book ii, bwv 870893 arthur loesser, piano the master tapes for this recording were made in mr. The modern solution, known as equal temperament, is a development of the welltempered systems developed in the late 18 thcentury, hence the name which bach gave to the first book and which has been extended to the second book. Piano, pianokeyboard sheet music book by johann sebastian bach 16851750.
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. Free sheet music for the complete 48 preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by j. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Bach would have had a fit at the thought of our listening to the well tempered clavier.
The well tempered clavier book 2 scrolling youtube chopin. In bachs time clavier keyboard was a generic name indicating a variety of keyboard instruments, most typically a harpsichord or clavichord but not excluding. This website is incredibly resourceful, and one can especially check the 1722 original of the well tempered clavier book 1. Bachs own maturation process but also the impetus for the emerging style and structure of modern keyboard music. 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. The well tempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the well tempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. Piano solo sheet music book by johann sebastian bach 16851750. The welltempered clavier, book 2 by gould, glenn from amazons classical music store. Bach the well tempered claiver book 2 feinberg youtube. 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 organ either the modern german spelling for the collection is. Bach welltempered clavier book 2 virgin veritas 3857952 bw. One of my favorites is the subtlety bach employs to express various themes and.
Well tempered clavier book i, prelude c major we start our analysis with the, so to say, entry door into the 48, the well tempered clavier book i, prelude c maj. Johann sebastian bach was a noted german composer, keyboardist, and violinist. A monument in the history of western music, the welltempered clavier represents not only the culmination of j. 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. 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.
Book 1, part 1 the open well tempered clavier sheet music. Complete score of the welltempered clavier, book 1, by johann sebastian bach open welltempered clavier project. Shop and buy the welltempered clavier book ii, bwv 870893 sheet music. The modern solution, known as equal temperament, is a development of the well tempered systems developed in the late 18 thcentury, hence the name which bach gave to the first book and which has been extended to the second book. Shop and buy well tempered clavier book 2 sheet music. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. The well tempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. S welltempered clavier the, book 2 jando by johann sebastian bach. As you watch, youll see that bach uses stretto more and more, which heightens the tension of the piece.
Bach would have had a fit at the thought of our listening to the welltempered clavier. 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 crucial organic relationship he establishes between prelude and fugue, meanwhile, remains unimpeachable even when contrasting the french delicacy of book 2s c sharp minor prelude with the irresistible. Some 20 years later bach compiled a second book of the same kind, which became known as the well tempered clavier, part two in. 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. 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. 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. The welltempered clavier book ii, bwv 870893 arthur loesser, piano the master tapes for this recording were made in mr.
After some practice, after having learned a few of these preludes and fougues, the fingering should become more natural and those fingering suggestions on the editions really become unneccessary. The preludes are from the open welltempered clavier project, and were made using musescore software. Well tempered clavier book 2 by johann sebastian bach 1685. Johann sebastian bach 16851750 written in 1722, publicated in 1801. Book ii of her recording of bachs welltempered clavier was made between 1951 and 1954 at her home in lakeville. One can learn the entirety of both welltempered clavier books in a year, i would estimate, but it would take a lifetime to master. Bach, johann sebastian welltempered clavier book 2. By johann sebastian bach with commentaries by donald francis tovey, new introduction by eric wen. Bach s well tempered clavier the 48 preludes and fugues, 2 sets in each major and minor key, is one of the cornerstones of the baroque keyboard repertoire.
Schiffs bach sings and dances, and has a clarity derived from a mesmerising touch and an aversion to the sustain pedal. Preludes and fugues the welltempered clavier, by j. Bach bwv 988, with score, kimiko ishizaka piano duration. His works such as the brandenburg concertos are known for their technical depth and artistic beauty. Dating from the mid 1930s, these recordings feature acceptable but mediocre sound with a fair amount of background noise. The solemn and expressive, recitative character of the melody is reminiscent of bachs passion music. Prelude i in c major, bwv 846 well tempered clavier first. 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 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. Aug 02, 2017 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. Prelude in d major continuous semiquavers from the right hand and a staccato bass line makes this prelude very joyous and playful. Unless youre angela hewitt or glenn gould i would recommend mastering only a select few preludes and fugues rather than being okay.
Download a free and public domain recording and musical. For him, the volume was a resource, an exemplary collection. 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 2 by jorg demus on amazon music. Download a free and public domain recording and musical score. 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. This prelude is an intentionally simple series of chord arpeggios, walking through some modulations in the vicinity of and returning back to c maj. Continue from part 1 donald satz wrote february 16, 2001. Prelude i in c major, bwv 846 well tempered clavier. The journey takes about two hours, and of one thing we can be certain. Continue from part 2 donald satz wrote june 4, 2000. The well tempered clavier book 2 scrolling youtube. This website is incredibly resourceful, and one can especially check the 1722 original of the welltempered clavier book 1.
Loessers studio at the cleveland institute of music in 1964 by kenneth hamann. The welltempered clavier book ii, bwv 870893 by johann. 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. One of the 48 pieces is dedicated to someone or something you love or honor. This is a hard one, for people with hands like octopi because of the wide range of notes that the theme falls into. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes the largestscale and mostinfluential undertaking for.
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