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. Classical music in movies and classical soundtrack. Indepth analysis and interpretation, siglind bruhn has crafted 48 jewels of her own, 48 elegant and eloquent visualizations of bachs precious fugues. Well tempered clavier prelude in c minor fingering. Second, the theme features a dramatic and expressive leap of a minor 9th the big jump upwards between the 2nd and 3rd notes. Selections from the well tempered clavier, book ii by glenn gould now. He first gave the title to a book of preludes and fugues in all 24 major and minor keys, dated 1722, composed for the profit and use of musical youth desirous of learning, and especially for the. 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. Choose from a wide variety of classical background music, classical movie songs and traditional musical background in mp3, dvd and cds for your own personal classical soundtrack collection from. Recorded in copenhagen 1995 878886, birmingham 1997 887891 and helsinki 1997 892, 893.
While bruhns work is directed to a particular and rather specialized audience, it contains a variety of resources that are quite generally useful to anyone with keen interest in learning more about the inner workings of the welltempered clavier. Glenn goulds performance of the bach prelude in c minor, measures 16, from thirty two short films about glenn gould girard, 1993. Bach english suite no 2 in a major bwv 807 glenn gould 432hz duration. I doubt you will ever see prelude in c which you ranked much higher in the syllabus of any certifications, but the a minor is on the grade 8 and the diprsm. A general introduction covers topics like the origins of the wtc, the welltempered scale, the clavier at bachs time, the history of the prelude and the background of fugue composition. Volume ii deals with the preludes and fugues wtc i, nos. The book is part i of a fourvolume work that consists of various elements.
I had reported very favorably on guldas wtc 2nd book and indicated id be buying book l. The welltempered clavier book i, bwv 846869 by johann. Prelude no 2 in c minor, bwv 847 the welltempered clavier. I think gulda shows a little more variety of pacing and mood in book 1.
In the german of 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. His works such as the brandenburg concertos are known for their technical depth and artistic beauty. The release while it has virtues, which i will get to below is being oversold. Provided to youtube by universal music group prelude no. The welltempered clavier, book 2 glenn gould on allmusic 1994. The 2nd prelude, in cminor, is a dramatic, almost mechanical creation where tempo and articulation are the principal interpretive tools available to the artist. The goldberg variations, bwv 988 1981 recording, remastered 1982 bach. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846 893, 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.
The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, is a collection of two series of preludes and fugues in all 24 major and minor keys, composed for solo keyboard by johann sebastian bach. The welltempered clavier, book 2 glenn gould on allmusic 1993. Free sheet music for the complete 48 preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by j. Here you find 3 complete recordings and several single preludes and fugues of the welltempered clavier by johann sebastian bach. The haunting fivevoice fugue in bflat minor has several characteristics which are notable. I was very impressed with the set and have been looking forward to his recording of book ii which has just been issued. The well tempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the well tempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. Johann sebastian bach was a noted german composer, keyboardist, and violinist. Aug 25, 2016 an aggregation of elwisws and youngpossums uploads.
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. Its interesting to find that this way of playing bach was still alive and well in hungary in the 1990s when this. Welltempered clavier, part i johann sebastian bach. Through her generosity, they are provided here at earsense where they play an. The welltempered clavier, or preludes and fugues through all tones and semitones, relating to the major third, that is, ut re mi, as well as those related to the minor third, that is, re mi fa. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Bach, the well tempered clavier, book 1 sviatoslav richter 1969.
The well tempered clavier, book 2 glenn gould on allmusic 1994. This website is incredibly resourceful, and one can especially check the 1722 original of the well tempered clavier book 1. Here you find 3 complete recordings and several single preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by johann sebastian bach. Yo tomitas various very resourceful webspaces on the well tempered 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 well tempered clavier is very detailed and substantive see also above.
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. The piece has tempo indications from prelude no 2 in c minor, bwv 847 the welltempered clavier, by j. Our purchased sheet music is high resolution and can be enlarged without any reduction in quality. Bach, the welltempered clavier, book 1 sviatoslav richter 1969 duration. First, it is one of the rare fugues with five voices there are two in book 1 of the well tempered clavier, and none in book 2. The well tempered clavier, or preludes and fugues through all tones and semitones, relating to the major third, that is, ut re mi, as well as those related to the minor third, that is, re mi fa. In general one can say that book 2 is more difficult than the first one. 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. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes the largestscale and mostinfluential undertaking for. In 1993 she founded the john ogdon foundation a charity dedicated to the preservation of johns memory. Bach the well tempered claiver book 2 feinberg youtube. 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. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. 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.
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. The welltempered clavier wikipedia republished wiki 2. Bac h the welltempered clavier, book i prelude and fugue no. 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.
Barolsky and martens, rendering the prosaic persuasive. Prelude and fugue in d major, bwv 874 index of book 2. To find an exact order of difficulty would be highly subjective. This comprehensive, indepth work book on bachs welltempered clavier should be part of every.
The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. Although gilberts registrations are more restrained in comparison to, say, leonhardt, verlet, and schorsheim, he does manage to sneak in more than a few effective octave doublings throughout book 2, as well as pull out a few virtuosic stops when he deems them appropriate, as in book 1s scintillating bflat major prelude. Prelude i in c major, bwv 846 well tempered clavier. The well tempered clavier, book 2 glenn gould on allmusic 1993. Each prelude and fugue receives a comprehensive and methodical treatment with sections detailing. An aggregation of elwisws and youngpossums uploads.