S the welltempered clavier by maurizio pollini from amazons classical. The well tempered clavier, composed in 1722 and 1744 and widely considered bachs pinnacle of keyboard music, is divided into two books, each containing 24 preludes and fugues, with each prelude and fugue moving successfully upwards in key, starting with c major. Walter gieseking 1895 1956, was a frenchborn german pianist and composer. Indepth analysis and interpretation, siglind bruhn has crafted 48 jewels of her own, 48 elegant and eloquent visualizations of bachs precious fugues. Welltempered clavier, book i, bwv 846869 1722 maurizio pollini piano rec. Aug 14, 2011 licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of sony classical. Maurizio pollini, a living legend of the piano, records the benchmark repertoire of the welltempered clavier for the first time in his storied career. The welltempered clavier i by maurizio pollini album. Theres nothing at all wrong with maurizio pollini s 2009 performance of bachs well tempered clavier, book 1.
September 2008 and february 2009, herkulessaal, munich deutsche grammophon 477 8078 53. It was a weird leader and bass singer and wonderful. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. For this listener his piano keyboard bach is more interesting than his harpsichord bach and im not at all certain why he elected to change instruments. Piano, pianokeyboard sheet music book by johann sebastian bach 16851750. I found the descriptions of the composing and first performances roger kesteloot, in the book gripping and had to buy antwerp, belgium messiaens quartet for the end of in july, dirk snellings, time for myself. Get the backstage pass and enjoy an instant 10% discount off your instore and online purchases.
Bach the well tempered claiver book 2 feinberg youtube. Pollini bach well tempered clavier book 1 live part 2. Johann sebastian bach well tempered clavier i audio recording. Praeludium 2 johann sebastian bach, maurizio pollini bach, j. The well tempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the well tempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. S the well tempered clavier the well tempered clavier 1. 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. Bach brandenburg concertos nos 1 2 3,boston baroque. This was the highand endpoint of the collaboarton between gulda and the german soundsorcerer hans georg brunnerschwer. The welltempered clavier i, a classical music album by maurizio pollini. Italian concerto bwv 971 trevor pinnock, harpsichord cd 28. Theres even one by yours truly of a 36cd brilliant classics collection containing the complete scarlatti keyboard sonatas. Together with other group of the fugue art, bach presents here these group of keyboard piano fugues delighted with an introductory prelude. Bach prelude and fugue xiii, book i pollini, piano.
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. Released 15 october 2009 on deutsche grammophon catalog no. Book 1, bwv 846869 praeludium 1 maurizio pollini bach, j. The welltempered clavier, part 2 bwv 870893 the welltempered clavier 2 is the second collection of twentyfour preludes and fugues covering all tonalities which bach completed around 1742. The welltempered clavier i, bwv 846857 maurizio pollini, piano cd 27. Bach well tempered clavier book 1 preludes and fugues from c sharp minor to d maurizio pollini live london 2011 the picture is from the remarkably inventive busoni edition. It is generally far more difficult than book 1 however, with greater technical and structural difficulty for the performer.
This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. Bach well tempered clavier book i download free sheet music. Mca classics reissued it on cds around 1992, but it is out of stock and almost impossible to find. The well tempered clavier is generally regarded as one of the most influential works in the history of western classical music.
Theres nothing at all wrong with maurizio pollini s 2009 performance of bachs welltempered clavier, book 1. The two works are now usually considered to comprise the well tempered clavier and are referred to respectively as books i and ii. Between 1949 and 1954 she recorded bachs well tempered clavier, which was begun to commemorate the bicentenary of the death of bach in 1750, and indeed, the first eight preludes and fugues, recorded in victors studio no. Bach well tempered clavier book 1 fellner ecm 18534. Walter gieseking plays bach wtc the well tempered clavier. Thus, this album is an event a summit meeting of masters. Contained on 2 cds, this recording includes all 24 preludes and fugues. Another critic comparing the russian born pianist with past greats, david hurwitz of classics today, says of koroliovs cd the welltempered clavier book i, his is a performance worthy to.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. An astonishing demonstration of bachs mature understanding of the compositional techniques and. The collection consists of different types of bag, following an ultrafeminine. Through her generosity, they are provided here at earsense where they play an essential role in our collaborative presentation. Johann pachelbels magnificat fugues composed 16951706, georg muffats apparatus musicoorganisticus of 1690 and. The italian pianists intellectual lucidity, interpretive clarity, and technical virtuosity are apparent in every prelude and fugue, and his probing insights and penetrating analysis. Music played, july december 2014 joab jackson, web site. Painstakingly compared with the most important autograph and manuscript sources, this comprehensive edition includes thorough analysis of written and improvised ornamentation, a discussion of period keyboard instruments, insight into pedaling, touch, tempo and rhythm issues, as well as a discussion of preludes and fugues. Performances of welltempered clavier classical net j. Maurizio pollini has become an unpredictable, uneven performer. These recordings are classics because nobody has played the welltempered clavier more beautifully. Thus, this album is an eventa summit meeting of masters.
Although the welltempered clavier was the first collection of fully worked keyboard pieces in all 24 keys, similar ideas had occurred earlier. The following evening french pianist pierrelaurent aimard b1957 tackled book 1 of js bachs 48 preludes and fugues, known as the welltempered clavier. The welltempered clavier i maurizio pollini deutsche. Hugely popular in its own right, as a pollini project the welltempered clavier will excite critics and his fan base alike as a crown jewel of the bach discography on any label. Pollini bach well tempered clavier book 1 live part 2 youtube. Customers who viewed this item also viewed these digital items. Likewise, his 1989 recording of book ii of the welltempered clavier garnered high praise from musicians, scholars, and critics alike. The work is significant because of its enormous influence on musicians and composers throughout history. Italian shoes, bags and accessories on pollini store. Play the piano with maurizio pollini bachs preludes and fugues. The well tempered clavier is probably more open to interpretation than any other piece of classical music.
S the well tempered clavier, book 2 by friedrich gulda 19951107 at. Download a free and public domain recording and musical score. Maurizio pollini, piano theres nothing at all wrong with maurizio pollini s 2009 performance of bachs well tempered clavier, book 1. Maurizio pollini, a living legend of the piano, records the benchmark repertoire of the well tempered clavier for the first time in his storied career. I gave it 5 stars and remarked that is was the finest account of the work that id heard and despite the passage of time my view has not changed one jot. Theres much to admire in maurizio pollinis first bach recording, writes andrew clements. Before the advent of modern tonality in the late 17th century, numerous composers produced collections of pieces in all seven modes. Friedrich gulda recorded bachs the well tempered clavier in the yeras of 19721973.
In these volumes bach sought to demonstrate the art of tempered tuning of the harpsichord, the antique keyboard instrument for which these works were composed. Aldwells performances are an outstanding demonstration of the operation of instinct and insight, imagination and understanding, wrote richard dyer in the boston globe. Johann sebastian bach 16851750 welltempered clavier, book i, bwv 846869 1722, rev. Glenn gould 1932 1982 bach the welltempered clavier. Friedrich gulda the welltempered clavier, book 1 2 cd. Mta671200011, mta671200012 listen to and see it on youtube 2 wtc 1 prelude fugue c minor, bwv 847 silbermann freiberg, sp. Bach well tempered clavier book 1 preludes and fugues from c sharp minor to d maurizio pollini live london 2011 the picture is from the. Make offer pollini handbag purse brown leather croc magnetic closure with dust bag. The well tempered 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. Johann sebastian bach 1685 1750 the well tempered clavier book 2 bwv 870. Welltempered clavier book 2 by jen jand used on cd fye. The trims and finishes in hammered leather are back this season, in contrasting red. Shipping wordwide and free return italian shoes, bags and accessories on.
Shop and buy well tempered clavier book 2 sheet music. In bachs time clavier keyboard was a generic name indicating a variety of keyboard instruments, most typically a harpsichord or clavichord but not excluding an organ either. Review its rare to hear such musical integrity and extraordinary pianism. Anyone who has spent decades listening to the trends in bach playing will either be outraged or astonished by pollini s interpretation. In jill crosslands own words, no other music is so perfect an integration of emotional. I wouldnt want to be without any of them but if i had to take only one wtc to the proverbial desert island id take gulda. For book 2 he chose to play a harpsichord rather than the. Bachs well tempered clavier, performed by kimiko ishizaka on the piano. Perhaps the baroque form is just too far from the contemporary and more recent romantic repertoire pollini shows. The italian pianists intellectual lucidity, interpretive clarity, and technical virtuosity are apparent in every prelude and fugue, and his probing insights and penetrating analysis inform every note. Book one of the welltempered clavier is performed on the piano while book two is performed on the harpsichord. The welltempered clavier, book 1 by friedrich gulda.
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 bachs. I also said that i very much looked forward to his account of book 2 well 8 years later finally its. Books i and ii pieterjan belder hpd period instruments brilliant 93892 4 cds. It was the ultimate workbook, open to constant change and refining by bach himself. Prelude in c major bwv 846 robert hill, harpsichord harpsichord after mietke by keith hill recorded in st. The austrian pianist jorg demus recorded the welltempered clavier on modern piano for westminster records in the late 1950s. Johann sebastian bachs the welltempered clavier part 2, bwv 870893. Save your money and get the wtk book i and ii by andras schiff.
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