Why i didnt buy book two i dont know, although i remember considering the account by andras schiff. As eloquent as ever, and always meticulous in execution, schiff plays the two books of. One such is hungaryborn british pianist andras schiff, whose previous recording of the welltempered clavier for decca in the 1980s won many admirers, but who now turns to them again with the. Free sheet music for the complete 48 preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by 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.
It is stricter than the old decca recording, and even more transparent. In august 2011, schiff turned his focus to the 48 preludes and fugues of the welltempered clavier, making studio recording of both books. 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 wtc was written for the harpsichord, but is now mostly performed on its successor, the piano. The welltempered clavier, book i andras schiff on allmusic 1986. He hears different nuances and colors than he did as a young man. Book two of the welltempered clavier dates from 173842 some 20 years after book one and was assembled from both newly composed pieces and various existing. Jan 16, 20 bach carefully laid out the preludes and fugues in both books of his well tempered clavier. Over the intervening years, schiff has made new recordings of the major bach keyboard works for his current label, ecm, culminating in a new release of the welltempered clavier this fall. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Glenn gould, friedrich gulda more balanced, modern approach. Bach, andras schiff the welltempered clavier, book. Andras schiffs welltempered guide to bach classical mpr.
Twentyfive years ago, pianist andras schiff recorded the complete preludes and fugues of the welltempered clavier by j. What are some good recordings of the welltempered clavier. Oct 29, 2012 when the pianist andras schiff took a break halfway through his magnificent performance of bachs welltempered clavier, book i, on saturday night at the 92nd street y, the intermission. Schiff affectionately thinks of each piece as having not just a key but a particular character that he sees as color. That schiff decca set remains a model of sovereign intelligence, limpid playfulness and pianism, but in revisiting the welltempered clavier he has said that he wants to eliminate touches of sentimentality. Home composers bach, johann sebastian 1685 1750 thank you to those who donated to piano society in 2017. But it instilled a healthy attitude, an element of doubt. As a young pianist, andras schiff earned wide esteem for his 1980s recordings of the major keyboard works of j. Glenn gould 1932 1982 bach the welltempered clavier. Eminent bachspecialist sir andras schiff here performs book i.
The well tempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. The well tempered clavier, book ii by andras schiff. Jun 19, 2014 bwv890 bwv893 andras schiff, piano oct 1985 prelude and fugue no. Andras schiff piano recorded august 2011, auditorio radiotelevisione svizzera, lugano engineer. Talking about the welltempered clavier, a very good source to get to the original scores is the website of the state library berlin together with bacharchiv. Andras schiff on the recording of bachs the welltempered. Tatiana nikolayeva the welltempered clavier book 1 recorded at imaichi public hall, japan on may 2226, 1984 victor jvc vdc500910 2cd 1985 reissued victor jvc japan vicc60607 2cd 2007. Bach, andras schiff the welltempered clavier, book 2. In bachs time clavier keyboard was a generic name indicating a variety of keyboard instruments, most typically a harpsichord or clavichord but not excluding.
The result feels more like an evolution than a rejection of his youthful preoccupations. Talking about the well tempered clavier, a very good source to get to the original scores is the website of the state library berlin together with bacharchiv leipzig and others, which deals with the heritage of js bachs autographs that are in public possession in germany. All these years later i have finally purchased book two, featuring mr. The two volumes of bachs the welltempered clavier together represent a wealth of musical invention, ingenuity and delight. Chromatic fantasy and fugue in d minor, bwv 903 duration. Sep 19, 2012 andras schiff has recorded the 48 preludes and fugues that make up the welltempered clavier before, in the mid80s as part of his complete survey of bachs keyboard music for decca. Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. The well tempered clavier, book ii to enjoy in your. The well tempered clavier, book ii to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Of course this is a very personal interpretation and each of you may have a different opinion. In addition to his explorations of the second viennese school, hill is best known for his monumental cycle of the complete piano.
Andras schiff and the bach project the washington post. I first encountered the young austrian pianist till fellner two years ago at the risor festival. In addition to ecm, schiff s large discography includes albums on the decca, london, and teldec labels, as well as others. Dec 24, 2012 going back to schiff s well tempered clavier. Nov 25, 20 schiff imbued the well tempered clavier s 24 preludes and fugues with a formidable sense of direction, writes martin kettle. Bwv890 bwv893 andras schiff, piano oct 1985 prelude and fugue no. The first instance to look at, which is also the most authoritative one, is to study the composers original manuscripts. Twentyfive years ago, pianist andras schiff recorded the complete preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by j. Buy mp3 music online andras schiff the welltempered clavier bach cd1. Johann sebastian bachs the welltempered clavier is more than a. That schiff decca set remains a model of sovereign intelligence, limpid playfulness and pianism, but in revisiting the well tempered clavier he has said that he wants to eliminate touches of sentimentality. The worldfamous pianist andras schiff, a most familiar name to bach fans on account of his complete recordings of bachs piano works, has provided fingerings for both parts of the welltempered clavier.
In the 2010s, despite earlier skepticism about the trend, he began to perform and record on the fortepiano, often using a viennese instrument of 1820 built by the lesserknown maker franz brodmann. Even though hard to believe, his interpretation has improved. I want to thank andras schiff for this fascinating essay, particularly his ending comment. I have just gotten my hands on andras schiff s 2012 rerecording of the entire well tempered clavier. Andras schiff the welltempered clavier bach cd1 mp3. Till fellner records bachs well tempered clavier book i. Sep 07, 2017 the two volumes of bachs the welltempered clavier together represent a wealth of musical invention, ingenuity and delight. Bach carefully laid out the preludes and fugues in both books of his welltempered clavier. Schiff made his debut in budapest at age 19 and was soon making concert.
Composed about 20 years apart, the two sets of 24 preludes and fugues that constitute the two books of johann sebastian bachs welltempered clavier didnt start off as one huge collection of 48 works in fact, the set of 24 preludes and fugues composed in 1742 were not issued as a sequel to the original wtc of 1722. 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. If you are a beginner or an advanced player, the question which score to use is always an important topic. 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. Andras schiff plays welltempered clavier, at 92nd street y. Here you find 3 complete recordings and several single preludes and fugues of the welltempered clavier by johann sebastian bach. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. Bachs welltempered clavier for london in the mid1980s, but the passage of time, personal reflection, and improvements in digital recording have contributed to making his second recording of the 48 a necessity, this time on ecm new series. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Samuil feinberg, tatiana nikolayeva, sviatoslav richter all different styles, all worth listening to intellectual. I have just gotten my hands on andras schiffs 2012 rerecording of the entire welltempered clavier. Johann sebastian bachs the welltempered clavier is more than a magnum opus.
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