Well tempered clavier book 2 by johann sebastian bach 1685. I found two sets of bach s wtc book 1 in the used bins a few days ago. The well tempered clavier book 2 scrolling youtube. The welltempered clavier, book 2 johann sebastian bach. The welltempered clavier, book 1 to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. In bachs time clavier keyboard was a generic name indicating a variety of keyboard instruments, most typically a. This set, along with its companion set of the book i, has often been in my. The well tempered clavier, book 2 glenn gould on allmusic 1993. Keep in mind, though, that this 2 cd is merely book one of the well tempered clavier, and that there is book two available elsewhere. Bach gave the present title to the work, which was composed for the use and practice of musical youth eager to learn and for the amusement of those already skilled in this study.
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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Some 20 years later bach compiled a second book of the same kind, which became known as the well tempered clavier, part. Two guitars are required to fully play this piece, since it was written for a keyboard instrument. Bachs welltempered clavier is one of the cornerstones of western classical music. The welltempered clavier 24, collection of preludes. Difficulty of pieces in bachs welltempered clavier. Oct 31, 2010 like thinkgreenlovepiano already said, i think all of them are very enjoyable to listen to, but some suggestions for the first book.
Bach the well tempered claiver book 2 feinberg youtube. This website is incredibly resourceful, and one can especially check the 1722 original of the well tempered clavier book 1. Please note the id wristband is for content id dispute purposes. Walter gieseking 1895 1956, was a frenchborn german pianist and composer. Prelude in d major continuous semiquavers from the right hand and a staccato bass line makes this prelude very joyous and playful. Johann sebastian bach 1685 1750 the well tempered clavier book 2 bwv 870. The genesis and early history of bachs welltempered clavier, book ii. Bachs welltempered clavier the 48 preludes and fugues, 2 sets in each major and minor key, is one of the cornerstones of the baroque keyboard repertoire. Johann sebastian bach the welltempered clavier, book 1. Perhaps it was because bach composed this music as instructional pieces for his son wilhelm friedemann. Guldas welltempered clavier book ii bach cantatas website. The well tempered clavier, book 2, preludes and fugues 18 glenn gould on allmusic 2007 the good news in the summer of 1968 for classical. Schirmer well tempered clavier book 2 piano solo by bach. Download a free and public domain recording and musical score.
Welltempered clavier book ii bwv 870893 discography. Guldas welltempered clavier book ii part 1 donald satz wrote december 9, 1999. Do you have any idea on what the order of it be played. The well tempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. 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.
Bach, andras schiff the welltempered clavier, book 2. Diana boyle presents an exceptional account of the second set of 24 pieces, played on a modern grotriansteinweg piano. 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. A good 2 disc set for fans of bach and fans of gould to have. The welltempered clavier, book 2 to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Ive never heard any gulda performances, but i was aware of the differing opinions about him. Johann sebastian bach was a noted german composer, keyboardist, and violinist. S welltempered clavier the, book 2 jando by johann sebastian bach. In the presence of this consistently contrapuntal music, we may find ourselves listening contrapuntally, the musics lines carrying us effortlessly forward while also referring us back, the succession of preludes and. The well tempered clavier, book 2 complete bwv 870893 johann sebastian bach. Bach s immortal 48 preludes and fugues in all major and minor keys was written for clavier, and in bach s time that could mean any keyboard instrument. Johann sebastian bach the welltempered clavier book 2. Prelude i in c major, bwv 846 well tempered clavier first.
S the welltempered clavier, book 2 2 cds by friedrich gulda and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. S well tempered 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. Recording the well tempered clavier is a bit like climbing everest, and this new recording by christophe rousset devoted to book i has been eagerly awaited. The well tempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the well tempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents.
Well, i couldnt let that pass, even though its been, four years since it was issued. Bach loved numbers, symbolism, and symmetry, so this is very likely his way of showing that he intended to write 24 fugues altogether. Loessers studio at the cleveland institute of music in 1964 by kenneth hamann. Major prelude and fugue with its sobachian ornamental twists and turns. Schirmer well tempered clavier book 2 piano solo by bach at musicians friend. The well tempered clavier, book 2 friedrich gulda on allmusic 1995. With his first recording of the well tempered clavier book 1 pinnock explores the summit of bach s intellectual and contrapuntal mastery my journey with the well tempered clavier has been life long. T here are many fine recordings of bach s 48 on both piano and harpsichord. Which one is your favorite prelude and fugue from bachs. 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. Jul 18, 2010 im having a hard time on the order of difficulty of bach s well tempered clavier, like which one is to be learned first and which ones are next.
His works such as the brandenburg concertos are known for their technical depth and artistic beauty. Bach, johann sebastian welltempered clavier book 2. 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. Please do note, that in some bars in the bass voice you have to play a single note an octave higher, which shouldnt be a great problem. Listen, for example to the sheer joyousness of the c. The welltempered clavier, book 2 angela hewitt on allmusic 1999. Preludes and fugues the welltempered clavier, by j. Weve begun with the well tempered clavier the prelude and fugue in cminor from book 1. Walter gieseking plays bach wtc the well tempered clavier. The release while it has virtues, which i will get to below is being oversold. Continue from part 1 donald satz wrote february 16, 2001. Continue from part 1 donald satz wrote may 31, 2000. Johann sebastian bach 16851750 written in 1722, publicated in 1801. Shop and buy well tempered clavier book 2 sheet music.
Im not on a bach binge any longer, but theres one version ive had a hankering for which i had not acquired friedrich guldas set recorded in 1973 by philips. Preludes and fugues through all tones and semitones name translations. Bach the welltempered clavier book i internet archive. Bach, andras schiff the welltempered clavier, book. Free sheet music for the complete 48 preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by j. The welltempered clavier, book 2 by friedrich gulda. In some of the areas, the fingering is driving me crazy. Prelude e major the p book 1 emaj is a very gratifying piece of music. Well tempered clavier book i, prelude c major we start our analysis with the, so to say, entry door into the 48, the well tempered clavier book i, prelude c maj. T here are many fine recordings of bachs 48 on both piano and harpsichord. Well, bach s solo keyboard music is his finest work and twtc book 2 could be the finest of his finest work.
With modesty and rigour, he gives a rich, varied interpretation of this monument to art, revealing its secrets to us in a highly informative introductory text. I purchased the welltempered clavier book one about 15 years ago, while taking piano lessons. Open welltempered clavier bah to bach by robert douglass. Download bach well tempered clavier public domain sheet music from. Ishizaka plays the 24 preludes and fugues with impeccable taste and technique, finding many levels of musical meaning even as she brings utmost clarity to the multiplicity of textures.
Its pastoral character is similar to various other works of jsb, such as the p book 2 amaj, or the sinfonia nr 6 emaj. Schiffs bach sings and dances, and has a clarity derived from a mesmerising touch and an aversion to the sustain pedal. The welltempered clavier book ii, bwv 870893 arthur loesser, piano the master tapes for this recording were made in mr. For book 2, to view originals is a more complex exercise, given the lack of the one authoritative original from js bach s hand and the fragmentation of historical copies see the work of yo tomita for more info on this. Apr 23, 2019 robert douglass is raising funds for open welltempered clavier bah to bach on kickstarter. Well tempered clavier book 1 from christiane jaccottet. Bachs well tempered clavier book ii, part 9 continue from part 8 donald satz wrote october 15, 2000. This prelude is an intentionally simple series of chord arpeggios, walking through some modulations in the vicinity of and returning back to c maj. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes. Which published edition of this work would you all recommend for me so that i can get the fingering right. Two wellfilled discs, superbly recorded at versailles, offer a. Johann sebastian bach well tempered clavier piano solo ashley publications. One is from ton koopman on erato, the other from christiane jaccottet on pilz 16012122.