From all the works written in the baroque era, no other work has been so wellcherished, frequently performed and. Johann sebastian bach js bach s well tempered clavier consists of two collections book i ii of preludes and fugues pf, each book going through all tones and semitones, thus climbing the 12 semitones from c to b, and presenting a pf for each tone in both major and minor key, making it 24 pf per book, and in total 48 pf the 48. Goldberg variations bwv 988 rosalyn tureck by rosalyn tureck from amazons classical music store. Poblockas welltempered clavier book 1 encompasses some of the greatest.
Indeed, it is difficult to conceive of the phenomenon of gould playing bach at the piano without the musically intelligent and technically dexterous performances of the pioneering tureck. It was the ultimate workbook, open to constant change and refining by bach himself. With pairings of preludes and fugues for each major and minor key, bachs masterwork still serves as one of the most potent tools for students of the piano. Here she talks about bach s famous works as a great inspiration for all other composers throughout music history twelvetone system of arnold schoenberg.
Yo tomitas various very resourceful webspaces on the welltempered clavier are always worth the time see here on book 1, here on the sources of book 2, and a selection of midi files can be found here siglind bruhns website on analysis and interpretation of the welltempered clavier is very detailed and substantive see also above. Each part consists of twentyfour preludes and fugues, one prelude and one fugue in each of the twelve major and minor keys. My favourite recordings of bachs well tempered clavier are this one, sviatoslav richters and despite its mono sound edwin fischers. Rosalyn turecks vintage bbc recording of the first part of bachs welltempered clavier leaves rob cowan longing to hear the next volume 25 october 2002 three years ago, a handful of critics, including me, waxed enthusiastic about rosalyn turecks 1950s.
Preludes and fugues the welltempered clavier, by j. Johann sebastian bach was a noted german composer, keyboardist, and violinist. Johann sebastian bach welltempered clavier, book 1. His works such as the brandenburg concertos are known for their technical depth and artistic beauty. The welltempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the welltempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. Book 1, part 1 the open well tempered clavier sheet music. 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. Glenn gould 1932 1982 bach the welltempered clavier. The goal was that all ten fingers articulate separately and be equally well. Jul 21, 2003 rosalyn tureck, the american pianist, harpsichordist and clavichordist, who has died aged 88, was known principally for her performances of the music of j s bach. Rosalyn tureck is one of the very few performers who recorded slow interpretations of the piece. 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. The well tempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the well tempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents.
Completed by 1742, book 2 was intended as a complement to book 1, not as a replacement. Aug 14, 2011 licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of sony classical. Sebastian bachs welltempered clavier, the objective of this work is to analyse all. The best known of bachs clavier works is the famous set of preludes and fugues called the welltempered clavier. 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. List of chorale harmonisations by johann sebastian bach. Gottfried silbermann temperament which is also presented in his book. 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. Before there was glenn gould, there was rosalyn tureck. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. 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.
This 1953 recording of the well tempered clavier stands as her landmark achievement. Ranking of difficulty of well tempered clavier preludes. The welltempered clavier 1 and 2 rosalyn tureck 53. Prelude i in c major, bwv 846 well tempered clavier first. The bach clavier interpreterat the age of 15 tureck was already performing allbach recitals, by the age of 16 she was a wellstudied bach performer with knowledge and experience of the harpsichord, clavichord and organ, as w.
Such thoughts perhaps passed through bach s mind too when surveying his own keyboard output, and the profound differences in. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In bachs time clavier keyboard was a generic name indicating a variety of keyboard instruments, most typically a harpsichord or clavichord but not excluding.
Twentyfour preludes and fugues composed by johann sebastian bach. Bach, the welltempered clavier, book i, preulde no 1 in c. Sep 07, 2017 the two volumes of bachs the welltempered clavier together represent a wealth of musical invention, ingenuity and delight. 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 bach clavier interpreterat the age of 15 tureck was already performing allbach recitals, by the age of 16 she was a wellstudied bach performer with knowledge and. The welltempered clavier, book ii by johann sebastian bach, jeno jando from amazons classical music store. Rosalyn tureck s vintage bbc recording of the first part of bach s well tempered clavier leaves rob cowan longing to hear the next volume 25 october 2002 three years ago, a handful of critics, including me, waxed enthusiastic about rosalyn tureck s 1950s recording of bach s well tempered clavier, then newly reissued. Theres even one by yours truly of a 36cd brilliant classics collection containing the complete scarlatti keyboard sonatas. Johann sebastian bach js bachs welltempered clavier consists of two collections book i ii of preludes and fugues pf, each book going through all tones and semitones, thus climbing the 12 semitones from c to b, and presenting a pf for each tone in both major and minor key, making it 24 pf per book, and in total 48 pf the 48. Its doubtful that bachs well tempered tuning was an exact match to the equal tempered tuning that eventually became the accepted standard.
Print and download in pdf or midi the open well tempered clavier. In jill crosslands own words, no other music is so perfect an integration of emotional. Prelude i in c major, bwv 846 well tempered clavier. The welltempered clavier, book 2 rosalyn tureck on allmusic 2003. As you watch, youll see that bach uses stretto more and more, which heightens the tension of the piece. 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. The welltempered clavier, complete book 1 by johann. Schiffs early 1980s recording is good, but does not appeal to me as much as the above three. The welltempered clavier, book 2 rosalyn tureck on allmusic 2002. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Welltempered clavier here you find 3 complete recordings and several single preludes and fugues of the welltempered clavier by johann sebastian bach. Introductory video to my recordings of the welltempered clavier, following czerny edition including metronome markings. Here you find 3 complete recordings and several single preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by johann sebastian bach.
It is generally far more difficult than book 1 however, with greater technical and structural difficulty for the performer. Please feel free to comment on any notation engraving error complete. Bach preludes and fugues 24 well tempered clavier, book 1. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. Welltempered clavier, book 1, bwv846869 various arrangements play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and best organized classical music site on the web. Perspectives on playing baroque keyboard music on the piano. Johann sebastian bach welltempered clavier, book 1, bwv846. S 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. Bach rosalyn tureck the welltempered clavier, book 1. My favourite recordings of bach s well tempered clavier are this one, sviatoslav richters and despite its mono sound edwin fischers.
Rosalyn tureck was the first recorded goldbergian to take the. For most arrangements, see the separate pages for the individual preludes and fugues. Eminent bachspecialist sir andras schiff here performs book i. I would appreciate any info on ranking of the difficulty of the preludes in the well tempered clavier. Any list of great bach recordings is, of course, going to be subjective, but we hope. 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. This 1953 recording of the welltempered clavier stands as her landmark achievement. Although her special relationship with the music of bach developed early, she did. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. 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 50 greatest js bach recordings 2019 update gramophone. Books i and ii pieterjan belder hpd period instruments brilliant 93892 4 cds.