Nov 17, 2009 goulds interpretation of bach s music is well known and theres no exeption with this album. Perhaps rs bach transformed in 60s and 70s to more severe but always beuatiful german style of bach playing. Johann sebastian bach 16851750 the well tempered clavier book 2 bwv 870893 sviatoslav richter piano. Prelude i in c major, bwv 846 well tempered clavier first. Notable performances there are lots of recordings of the welltempered clavier available, and one can find them easily either through itunes and amazon, or in the more specialist eshops, such as presto one can find even rare records, such as giesekings or pollinis recordings of the welltempered clavier. Johann sebastian bachs well tempered clavier posts facebook.
Jsb introduces one of his rare tempo indications in the prelude, marking the second section of the prelude with presto. 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. 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. Bwv878 bwv883 sviatoslav richter, piano 19721973 prelude and fugue no. Notable performances there are lots of recordings of the well tempered clavier available, and one can find them easily either through itunes and amazon, or in the more specialist eshops, such as presto one can find even rare records, such as giesekings or pollinis recordings of the well tempered clavier. Bach the welltempered clavier book 2 richter diabolus. Well tempered clavier, book i sviatoslav richter on allmusic 2004 with its.
Even more amazing is the fact that richter learned the second book of this musical collection by. The preludes and fugues that make up bachs welltempered clavier operate on multiple levels at once theyre a compilation of techniques for. Richter plays bach welltempered clavier book 1 discogs. Welltempered clavier, book i sviatoslav richter songs. 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. Well tempered clavier book i by sviatoslav richter on amazon music. Download a free and public domain recording and musical score. Bach, nikolayeva, tatiana welltempered clavier book 1.
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. But, in fact, theyre not and the simple reason for it is that richter s performances sound like they were taped in a drafty castle in austria using a. Johann sebastian bach 1685 1750 the well tempered clavier, book 1 00. The c minor prelude of bachs welltempered clavier is very well known and needs no introduction. I was very impressed with the set and have been looking forward to his recording of book ii which has just been issued. Here you find 3 complete recordings and several single preludes and fugues of the welltempered clavier by johann sebastian bach. Bach, the welltempered clavier, book 1 sviatoslav richter. Even more amazing is the fact that richter learned the second book of this. The melchizedek software has identified it as sviatoslav richter s performance of book i from the well tempered clavier. The well tempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. In july and august of 1973 sviatoslav richter played bachs welltempered clavier over the course of four concerts in innsbruck big boxes.
Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Welltempered clavier by sviatoslav richter 19920503. With its magnificent and magisterial performances by sviatoslav richter, one would have imagined that this 1970 recording of the first book of bachs welltempered clavier would be on the shelf of everyone who reveres richter and worships bach. 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. Bach the well tempered clavier, book i, bwv 846869. Bach, well tempered clavier book 1, prelude 1, c major, bwv 846, kimiko ishizaka by opengoldberg. Johann sebastian bach 16851750 written in 1722, publicated in 1801. Richter bach the welltempered clavier book bwv 846 893. Richter s rca recording of well tempered klavier still remains as one of the most aweinspring recording in his entire discography, and no other pianists can match the depth and the intense beauty. 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 2 sviatoslav richter on allmusic 2012. Sadly, i had to give away piano lessons when i migrated and went to university. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Maybe i will call richters version fantastic and goulds version colourful. I thought i would post a survey of recordings of bachs well tempered klavier. The welltempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the welltempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. Complete score of the welltempered clavier, book 1, by johann sebastian bach open welltempered clavier project. Bach, sviatoslav richter the welltempered clavier, book 2. The melchizedek software has identified it as sviatoslav richters performance of book i from the well tempered clavier. Complete score of the well tempered clavier, book 1, by johann sebastian bach open well tempered clavier project. Bach, sviatoslav richter the welltempered clavier, book 1. Download a free and public domain recording and musical. Oct 26, 2011 i thought i would post a survey of recordings of bach s well tempered klavier. From all the works written in the baroque era, no other work has been so wellcherished, frequently performed and. I have two versions of well tempered clavier, one is played by sviatoslav richter, and the other by gould.
Maybe i will call richter s version fantastic and goulds version colourful. Richter plays bach the welltempered clavier, book one recorded in the great hall of the moscow conservatory cd 1 60m 32s, april 20, 1969 cd 2 61m 14s, april 21, 1969 sound engineer. I have two versions of welltempered clavier, one is played by sviatoslav richter, and the other by gould. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. Oct 14, 2014 listen to your favorite songs from bach. Amazons choice for bach well tempered clavier book 1. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes the largestscale and mostinfluential undertaking for. In bachs time clavier keyboard was a generic name indicating a variety of keyboard instruments, most typically a harpsichord or clavichord but not excluding. Prelude in d major continuous semiquavers from the right hand and a staccato bass line makes this prelude very joyous and playful.
Johann sebastian bach 1685 1750 the welltempered clavier, book 1 00. Welltempered clavier by sviatoslav richter 19920503 jetzt kaufen. Free sheet music for the complete 48 preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by j. Continue from part 1 donald satz wrote february 16, 2001. At first, as pianist thomas gunther starts in with pedal on the arpeggios of the first prelude.
The welltempered clavier, book 2 sviatoslav richter on allmusic 2012. With its magnificent and magisterial performances by sviatoslav richter, one would have imagined that this 1970 recording of the first book of bach s well tempered clavier would be on the shelf of everyone who reveres richter and worships bach. The welltempered clavier, book 2 sviatoslav richter. Moscow, 20 and 21 april 1969 on revelation rv 20003 cd as well as other pressings. 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. The solemn and expressive, recitative character of the melody is reminiscent of bachs passion music.
Some news from my research project on the welltempered clavier. This is the third set of the welltempered clavier i have bought. Goulds interpretation of bachs music is wellknown and theres no exeption with this album. This piece is very special to me i got hooked onto it at a young age, and pestered my parents to let me learn the piano. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Johann sebastian bach 16851750 the welltempered clavier book 2 bwv 870893 sviatoslav richter piano.
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