Continue from part 1 donald satz wrote february 16, 2001. In bachs time clavier keyboard was a generic name indicating a variety of keyboard instruments, most typically a harpsichord or clavichord but not excluding. Its not just youthere are a number of general stylistic and architectural differences between book i and book ii, which is to be expected given that the compilations are separated by a period of twenty years. Jun 17, 2009 the well tempered clavier complete by glenn gould 1. If you are looking for the essential glenn gould playing bach, then the three sets you really ought to have are his goldberg variations either version, plus the two books of the well tempered clavier. The welltempered clavier, book i, bwv 846853 glenn.
Bach, glenn gould the welltempered clavier, book 1. The well tempered clavier, book 1, preludes and fugues 1724 cd, jun2008, sony music distribution usa at the best online prices at ebay. I know there have been discussions of ranking the difficulty of the well tempered clavier for example, bartok, but it is my understanding that those take into account the fugues as well. I would appreciate any info on ranking of the difficulty of the preludes in the well tempered clavier. 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. The continuing cult of glenn gould, deserved or not the new. Glenn gould bach glenn gould bach the welltempered clavier, book i complete preludes and fugues 124. The welltempered clavier, book i, preludes and fugues 1 8.
Js bach, the welltempered clavier book 1, detailed comments. Bach since glenn gould, canadian pianist angela hewitt has surpassed her usual high standards in this astonishing set of. Glenn gould bach the welltempered clavier book 2 cbs. Bach the well tempered clavier, book i, bwv 846869. The welltempered clavier, book 1 by gould, glenn from amazons classical music store. The first book was completed by 1722 with the second from around 174243. Free sheet music for the complete 48 preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by j.
Is it just me, or does bachs wtc book 1 seem sassier. The release while it has virtues, which i will get to below is being oversold. The welltempered clavier complete by glenn gould 1. Two and three part inventions, bwv 772801 the glenn gould edition 1965 glenn gould edition bach. 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. Oct 30, 2012 listen to your favourite songs from glenn gould plays bach. Glenn gould bach glenn gould bach the well tempered clavier, book i complete preludes and fugues 1 24. Nov 17, 2009 gould s interpretation of bach s music is well known and theres no exeption with this album. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes the largestscale and mostinfluential undertaking for. While bachs prelude in c minor from the welltempered clavier book 1 bwv 847. The welltempered clavier, book 1, preludes and fugues 18 to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. It was an amazing experience to witness how each version became something completely new in goulds hands. The welltempered clavier, book 1, preludes and fugues. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, is a collection of two sets of preludes and fugues in.
The welltempered clavier, book 1, preludes and fugues 1 8 to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Book ii of the welltempered clavier occupies much more space in goulds discography than the first. 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. Happy 250th, well tempered clavier, book i the new york. Ranking of difficulty of well tempered clavier preludes. Gould was simply incomparable in the contrapuntal intricacies of bach s fugal writing, and in the well tempered clavier he has 48 opportunities to strut his stuff.
The welltempered clavier, book 1, preludes and fugues 1724 glenn gould on allmusic 2007. The welltempered clavier, book i, bwv 846853 released. Bach glenn gould the well tempered clavier, book i. The welltempered clavier, book i preludes and fugues 18. The welltempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the welltempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. Prelude d major the prelude book 1 d major is composed in the style of a velocity exercise for the right hand, with the left hand contributing simple 4th note lines to accompany the flow of the 16th notes and emphasize the modulations. The art of the fugue excerpts, prelude and fugue on bach, bwv 898. The well tempered clavier, or preludes and fugues in all the tones and semitones, both with the major third or ut, re, mi and with the minor third or re, mi, fa. Print and download in pdf or midi the open 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.
Kellners temperament, with seven pure fifths and five. Listen to your favourite songs from glenn gould plays bach. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment the well tempered clavier, book 1. Glenn gould 1932 1982 bach the welltempered clavier. Glenn gould piano, albert schweitzer liner notes, henry parker photography. Goulds interpretation of bachs music is wellknown and theres no exeption with this album. I have two versions of well tempered clavier, one is played by sviatoslav richter, and the other by gould. Bachs monumental collection of 48 preludes and fugues better known as the well tempered clavier was issued in two volumes. Maybe i will call richters version fantastic and gould s version colourful. If you are looking for the essential glenn gould playing bach, then the three sets you really ought to have are his goldberg variations either version, plus the two books of the welltempered clavier. Please feel free to comment on any notation engraving error complete. Beausejour plays in a refreshingly straightforward manner with no silly antics or turbo. Every lp record is checked and cleaned with professional machine and got new plastic sleeve. Gould was simply incomparable in the contrapuntal intricacies of bach s fugal writing, and in the well tempered clavier he has 48 opportunities.
The p has a straightforward structure, which can be simplified as follows minim crotchet. Released 14 january 1963 on columbia masterworks catalog no. Records advertised as sealed or unplayed should be mint. The welltempered clavier, book 1 angela hewitt 60 million songs. Glenn gould bach the welltempered clavier book 2 cbs 72962. The well tempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the well tempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. The welltempered clavier complete by glenn gould 1 youtube.
The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. The first volume is what harpsichordist luc beausejour has recorded here and what a solid performance it is. Kenny rogers exemplified how to cross over without really changing. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The welltempered clavier 1997 recording praised for her exquisite recordings for hyperion and hailed as one of the most original interpreters of the music of j. I was very impressed with the set and have been looking forward to his recording of book ii which has just been issued. Bach s monumental collection of 48 preludes and fugues better known as the well tempered clavier was issued in two volumes.
I have two versions of welltempered clavier, one is played by sviatoslav richter, and the other by gould. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. The well tempered clavier 1997 recording praised for her exquisite recordings for hyperion and hailed as one of the most original interpreters of the music of j. The preludes and fugues that make up bachs welltempered clavier operate on multiple levels at once theyre a compilation of techniques for. Maybe i will call richters version fantastic and goulds version colourful. Js bach, the welltempered clavier book 1, detailed. The welltempered clavier, book 1, preludes and fugues 1724 cd, jun2008, sony music distribution usa at the best online prices at ebay.
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. Prelude in d major continuous semiquavers from the right hand and a staccato bass line makes this prelude very joyous and playful. Book 1, part 1 the open well tempered clavier sheet music. The welltempered clavier book 1 2020 bluray 1080i avc dtshd. Its pastoral character is similar to various other works of jsb, such as the p book 2 amaj, or the sinfonia nr 6 emaj. Johann sebastian bach the welltempered clavier, book i. Book i preludes and fugues 18, a classical music album by glenn gould. Prelude and fugue d major, bwv 850 well tempered clavier book i.
Two and three part inventions, bwv 772801 the glenn gould edition. It was amazing how many had known gould so well, spent so many hours. For most arrangements, see the separate pages for the individual preludes and fugues. Gould was simply incomparable in the contrapuntal intricacies of bachs fugal writing, and in the welltempered clavier he has 48 opportunities. From all the works written in the baroque era, no other work has been so wellcherished, frequently performed and.
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