In august 2011, schiff turned his focus to the 48 preludes and fugues of the welltempered clavier, making studio recordings of. 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. Welltempered clavier book i by sviatoslav richter and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. This boxed set of the two books of the welltempered clavier is his latest such release, and shows schiff as a much more mature pianist. Bachs welltempered clavier is now available on cd, and for download.
The result feels more like an evolution than a rejection of his youthful preoccupations. Bach welltempered clavier complete andras schiff pn ecm 001733702 4 cds. The prelude is steadily and earnestly flowing, producing a polyphonic aria of rare beauty, similar to what js bach has achieved in book 1 prelude f. He plays bach on the piano with no pedal, which is how i prefer my bach to sound.
Prelude i in c major, bwv 846 well tempered clavier first. Sir andras schiff performs bachs the welltempered clavier bbc. Weve begun with the well tempered clavier the prelude and fugue in cminor from book 1. The staff spacing and page layout is perfect and the engraving is very clear. Andras schiff master class bach wtc book 2 f major prelude duration. Comb bound book alfred masterwork edition by johann sebastian bach and willard a. The well tempered clavier book 1 scrolling youtube. I have just revisited schiffs welltempered clavier and it is as fresh as always. Download a free and public domain recording and musical score. Bach loved numbers, symbolism, and symmetry, so this is very likely his way of showing that he intended to write 24 fugues altogether. The welltempered clavier cd 1 5638 no 1 in c major bwv846 404 1 prelude 208 2 fugue 156.
Book 1, bwv 846869 prelude and fugue in c major, bwv 846. Its just perfect, ive been listening to and playing some of this music for about 15 years now and i never get tired of it, there is so much variety and so many brilliant musical ideas here that you never really understand all of it and so it is constantly surprising you, on the surface. Complete score of the welltempered clavier, book 1, by johann sebastian bach open welltempered clavier project. Im looking at purchasing a cd of the wtc book 1 and maybe 2. This new recording, and score, were made possible by kimiko ishizaka, musescore, and over 900 fans who supported the project. Andras schiff recorded most of bachs keyboard works in the 1980s, and has recently made a number of new recordings for ecm. Book 1, bwv 846869 prelude and fugue in c major, bwv 846 by andras schiff on amazon music. Book 1, bwv 846869 prelude and fugue in c major, bwv 846 andras schiff bach, j. The clavichord, the harpsichord, the organ, the pedalharpsichord. The crucial organic relationship he establishes between prelude and fugue, meanwhile, remains unimpeachable even when contrasting the french delicacy of book 2s c sharp minor prelude with the irresistible.
Bachs welltempered clavier or the 48 preludes and fugues stands at the core of baroque keyboard music and has been a model and inspiration for performers and composers ever since it was written. The only time he uses the sustain pedal is on one of the fugues that is impossible to play without the pedal a minor fugue, book 2, written for organ. Free sheet music for the complete 48 preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by j. Preludes and fugues the welltempered clavier, by j. In august 2011, schiff turned his focus to the 48 preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier, making studio recordings of both books in the auditorium radiosvizzera italiana, lugano. Sir andras schiff is heralded as one of the finest bach interpreters today, and this. Shop and buy the well tempered clavier book i, bwv 846869 sheet music. 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. Piano solo sheet music book by johann sebastian bach 16851750. Bachs welltempered clavier which collection to buy. These preludes encompass a wide range of styles, being important pedagogical tools when used appropriately. Schiff threw away his dreary workbooks and began playing bachs preludes and fugues from the welltempered clavier instead. Explaining the importance of the welltempered clavier, alexandre prokoudine writes over at libre graphics world.
The preludes and fugues that make up bachs welltempered clavier operate on multiple levels at once theyre a compilation of techniques for. The welltempered clavier complete by glenn gould 1. The welltempered clavier by angela hewitt, johann sebastian bach, none from amazons classical music store. Prelude i in c major, bwv 846 well tempered clavier. Among classical music connoisseurs, the welltempered clavier book 1 wtc, or the 48 for short is widely regarded as one of the most influential works by j. Bwv890 bwv893 andras schiff, piano oct 1985 prelude and fugue no. In some of the areas, the fingering is driving me crazy. This invaluable guide to the 96 pieces explains bachs various purposes in compiling the music, describes the rich traditions on which he drew. Welltempered clavier, book 1 by kimiko ishizaka in 2012, the japanesegerman classical musician kimiko ishizaka made available to the world an open version of j. Shop and buy the welltempered clavier book i, bwv 846869 sheet music. Allow ads on allmusic by whitelisting this site or disabling your ad blocker. Loessers studio at the cleveland institute of music in 1964 by kenneth hamann. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Samuel feinbergs well tempered clavier bach cantata. 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. The creamcolored paper is very easy on the eyes as well. The welltempered clavier, book i andras schiff songs. Jan 16, 20 andras schiffs welltempered guide to bach. Johann sebastian bach the welltempered clavier ii andras schiff.
I have just revisited schiffs welltempered clavier and it is as fresh as. Fugue i in c major, bwv 846 well tempered clavier first. The welltempered clavier, book ii sir andras schiff naxos audio. This is a very fine welltempered clavier and goes way beyond experiment, taking some of the finest keyboard music ever written into stunning new realms. Eminent bachspecialist sir andras schiff here performs book i concluding. Consider supporting allmusic in one of the following ways. Johann sebastian bach the welltempered clavier, book 1. Johann sebastian bach the welltempered clavier, book 1 2 cd music. The present article discusses pedagogical aspects aiming to contribute to teaching and learning bach s preludes of the well tempered clavier.
In prom 73 sir andras schiff performs part 1 of the old testament of the keyboard repertoire. Bachs goldberg variations performed on a bosendorfer 290 imperial piano in berlin. At the moment im leaning towards richters but feinbergs is a close second. The welltempered clavier book ii, bwv 870893 arthur loesser, piano the master tapes for this recording were made in mr. The well tempered clavier, book ii by andras schiff. Schiff imbued the welltempered claviers 24 preludes and fugues with a formidable sense of direction, writes martin kettle. The welltempered clavier book i, bwv 846869 by johann. Johann sebastian bach the welltempered clavier, book 1 2. As you watch, youll see that bach uses stretto more and more, which heightens the tension of the piece.
I think the well tempered clavier by johann sebastian bach is the best music ever written by anyone ever. Bach s sequences of preludes and fugues in every key a wealth of musical ingenuity. The welltempered clavier book 1 2020 bluray 1080i avc dtshd. Now, fresh from her bach world tourin which she performed the complete welltempered clavier from august 2007 until the end of october 2008 in 58 cities in 21 countries on six. Js bach, the welltempered clavier book 1, detailed comments. Much interest was generated when it was announced that schiff would play book 1 of the welltempered clavier as part of the 2017 bbc proms at a latenight concert performed without a break. For most arrangements, see the separate pages for the individual preludes and fugues. Fugue i in c major, bwv 846 well tempered clavier first book. Bach the well tempered clavier book 1 feinberg youtube.
At some point i decided to order it, but that turned out to be a difficult proposition. This research proposes a discussion of pedagogical aspects that could benefit students working on johann sebastian bachs preludes of the welltempered clavier. Schiffs bach sings and dances, and has a clarity derived from a mesmerising touch and an aversion to the sustain pedal. Deceptive cadence the pianist has such an intimate relationship with the welltempered clavier, hearing him play its kaleidoscopic preludes and. On points of taste there are one or two pieces i like less than others, such as the rather choppy fugue in c sharp major from book ii, but these would all be minor observations. Which published edition of this work would you all recommend for me so that i can get the fingering right.
The open welltempered clavier an essential musical masterpiece, full of joy, pain, and passion, j. 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. There is a great grace to what she gives us, a marvelous clarity, a sense of totality. The welltempered clavier, book i andras schiff on allmusic 1986. This invaluable guide to the 96 pieces explains bachs various purposes in compiling the music, describes the rich traditions on which he drew, and provides commentaries for each prelude. Bachs keyboard music on the modern piano, pianists are confronted with various fundamental questions. Of course this is a very personal interpretation and each of you may have a different opinion. It was followed shortly afterwards by book ii which was similarly received. 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. Customers and visitors can download classical music in high quality flac or mp3 and find out more about classical music. The well tempered clavier, book ii to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover.