Johann sebastian bach was a noted german composer, keyboardist, and violinist. The welltempered clavier confirms a multitude of popular theories in an episode marked by bleak revelations and tragic results. 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. Completed by 1742, book 2 was intended as a complement to book 1, not as a replacement.
Is book 2 any easier, or should i just keep working on what i have. Such thoughts perhaps passed through bachs mind too when surveying his own keyboard output, and the profound differences in sensibility that distinguish. It can be edifying to study the prelude and fugue in a key in book i. 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. Download a free and public domain recording and musical. The well tempered clavier book 2 prelude e fugue in a, bwv 888. The welltempered clavier is a collection of solo keyboard music composed by johann sebastian bach. 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. Unless youre angela hewitt or glenn gould i would recommend mastering only a select few preludes and fugues rather than being okay at all of them. Bach prelude and fugue no 15 well tempered clavier, book 2. Note that every pepper location is abiding by all federal, state, and local regulations regarding covid19, as well as cdc guidelines. This is the only fugue theme to have such a dramatic leap.
For book 2, to view originals is a more complex exercise, given the lack of the one authoritative original from js bachs hand and the fragmentation of historical copies see the work of yo tomita for more info on this. First and foremost, bernards artificial existence was revealed to be an homage of sorts to one of the parks founders. Bach, glenn gould the welltempered clavier, book 1. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. He was born on or near march 21 1685 and died on july 28, 1750.
The welltempered clavier, book ii 1740 complete recording by breemer, c. Theres even one by yours truly of a 36cd brilliant classics collection containing the complete scarlatti. Pollinators are responsible for assisting over 80% of the worlds flowering plants to. His works such as the brandenburg concertos are known for their technical depth and artistic beauty. Bach the well tempered claiver book 2 feinberg duration. Bach, andras schiff the welltempered clavier, book 2. 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.
Jandos recordings of bachs welltempered clavier rank among his very bestbrilliant, sensitive, giving all the inner voices of the music full play. I own book 1, and was considering buying book 2 because some of the pieces were too dificult. 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. S welltempered clavier the, book 2 by jeno jando and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. The well tempered clavier, book one, prelude and fugue no. Bach, andras schiff the welltempered clavier, book 2 music. From all the works written in the baroque era, no other work has been so wellcherished, frequently performed and thoroughly studied than this work of bachs. Shop and buy well tempered clavier book 2 sheet music. It was the ultimate workbook, open to constant change and refining by bach himself. His recordings are never less than respectable, and often a good deal more than that. Book ii of her recording of bachs welltempered clavier was made between 1951 and 1954 at her home in lakeville. All pepper locations are currently closed to the public. Here are some of my observations regarding the 48 preludes and fugues found in book i and book ii of johann sebastian bachs the welltempered clavier, in no particular order. 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.
Bachswelltempered clavieror 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. 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. Licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of sony classical. It is generally far more difficult than book 1 however, with greater technical and structural difficulty for the performer. In the welltempered clavier, a few major facts were established. Piano, pianokeyboard sheet music book by johann sebastian bach 16851750. The well tempered clavier book 2 scrolling youtube. Certain online resources for the distribution of lossless music, such as are not mentioned hereabouts, may be relevant in this context.
The two volumes of bachs the welltempered clavier together represent a wealth of musical invention, ingenuity and delight. The episode has an 89% score on rotten tomatoes and has an average rating of 8. Books i and ii pieterjan belder hpd period instruments brilliant 93892 4 cds. Poloarts china cl4b86080 whether this last is a legit licensed issue, or a pirate, i have no idea. The wtc was written for the harpsichord, but is now mostly performed on its successor, the piano. 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 any pianist has the musicianship to undertake the well tempered clavier, he or she must surely have enough judgment to carefully page through the material, study it, and form their own judgments as to relative difficulty of the. Aldwell enunciating the various voices of the fugues in the clearest and. This is a most amazing performance of the book ii of the well tempered clavier, with mr. Well tempered clavier book 2 by johann sebastian bach. Like thinkgreenlovepiano already said, i think all of them are very enjoyable to listen to, but some suggestions for the first book. In jill crosslands own words, no other music is so perfect an integration of emotional. Bach the well tempered claiver book 2 feinberg youtube. Complete score of the welltempered clavier, book 1, by johann sebastian bach open welltempered clavier project.
Glenn gould 1932 1982 bach the welltempered clavier. Some 20 years later bach compiled a second book of the same kind, which became known as the well tempered clavier, part two in. Jeno jando has recorded an enormous swath of the classical piano repertoire for the budget label naxos. This website is incredibly resourceful, and one can especially check the 1722 original of the welltempered clavier book 1. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. 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. 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 welltempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the welltempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. One can learn the entirety of both welltempered clavier books in a year, i would estimate, but it would take a lifetime to master. Well tempered clavier flashcards and study sets quizlet. One of the 48 pieces is dedicated to someone or something you love or honor. Which book of bachs well tempered clavier is easier overall. Please note the id wristband is for content id dispute purposes. Second, the theme features a dramatic and expressive leap of a minor 9th the big jump upwards between the 2nd and 3rd notes. First, it is one of the rare fugues with five voices there are two in book 1 of the welltempered clavier, and none in book 2. Which book of bachs well tempered clavier is easier. It consists of one prelude and fugue for each of the 24 major and minor keys. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes.