In bachs time clavier keyboard was a generic name indicating a variety of keyboard instruments, most typically a harpsichord or clavichord but not excluding. Meticulous study of all the pieces leading up to the finale, combined with her conviction that bach would. Feltsmans bach performances are both scholarly and revealing. The welltempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the welltempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. The present 1993 recording of the complete books of bach s well tempered clavier wtc was originally released on the nowdefunct musicmasters label. 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. Bach, vladimir feltsman welltempered clavier, book 1 amazon. In 1969, he entered the moscow tchaikovsky state conservatory of music to study piano under the guidance of professor yakov flier. Gifted students from around the world join devoted musicians and teachers to learn more about the art of the piano. From the opening prelude, immortalised in gounods ave maria, vladimir feltsman establishes his as an unashamedly romantic interpretation. Pianist kimiko ishizaka, whose previous bach projects include recordings of the goldberg variations and the well tempered clavier, has completed bachs art of fugue with her own composition of the final triple fugue. Stages in the development of bachs the welltempered clavier ii richard d. Fugue no 1 in c major, bwv 846 the welltempered clavier. A fivedisc welltempered clavier usually signifies measured tempi and all repeats observed, and thats mostly true of roger woodwards recording.
Theyre unique among versions made on a modern piano and well worth hearing. As the various pieces cover a wide range of styles, various instruments lend themselves more or less. The welltempered clavier i theres nothing at all wrong with maurizio pollinis 2009 performance of bachs welltempered clavier, book 1. An essential musical masterpiece, full of joy, pain, and passion, j. Bach the well tempered clavier book 1 feinberg youtube. Fugue i in c major, bwv 846 well tempered clavier first. 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. It features an integrated approach to learning and performance under the artistic direction of master pianist and teacher vladimir feltsman. Kimiko ishizaka bach welltempered clavier, book 1 01 prelude no. This spanned four consecutive seasons 19921996 at the tisch center for the performing arts in new york city. He repeats the well tempered clavier program at the aspen festival in colorado, and performs a second all robert schumann recital there as well. Books i and ii for the piano schirmers library of musical classics.
For most arrangements, see the separate pages for the individual preludes and fugues. From there, i would then be interested in learning how appropriate keyboard tuning affects, say, the sounds of scales and chords in various keys. Glenn gould bach the welltempered clavier, book ii. The summer of 2000 finds him returning to the sintra festival in portugal performing two allj. The solemn and expressive, recitative character of the melody is reminiscent of bachs passion music. This is in contrast to modern songs which have a melody, usually sung or played by one voice, chords, and rhythm. Some bach lovers stop listening at the end of book 1 of the well tempered clavier, as if book 2 were just more of the same.
The first twentyfour preludes and fugues of the welltempered clavichord. A monument in the history of western music, the well tempered clavier represents not only the culmination of j. Piano summer is an international summer institute and festival dedicated solely to piano music it was founded in 1995. Johann sebastian bach welltempered clavier, book 1. A final inclusion is the text that feltsman, a renowned bach specialist, wrote to accompany a. The well tempered clavier bwv 870893 book ii music. The welltempered clavier bwv 846893 complete, an album by vladimir feltsman on spotify. Vladimir feltsman presents insights drawn from a lifetime of devotion to music. The well tempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the well tempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. Bach s well tempered clavier is now available on cd, and for download. Intercord nb this wtk was issued on 4 individual cds so check the listing for which subset of 12 preludes and fugues of the total 48 is being sold. Books i and ii vladimir feltsman pn nimbus 2516 4 cds. This is a reissue of recordings made of the well tempered clavier in new york in 1992 book i and 1995 book ii by russianborn pianist vladimir feltsman. Vladimir feltsman gave a concert at carnegie hall in 2004, where he played bach during the.
It is the twentyfirst prelude and fugue in the first book of the welltempered clavier, a series of 48 preludes and fugues by the composer. Vladimir feltsman on piano and all the wtc complete. If you are new to the various available scores of the welltempered clavier and try to find your way, read more in the well tempered clavier scores section. Complete score of the welltempered clavier, book 1, by johann sebastian bach open welltempered clavier project. Welltempered clavier, book 1, bwv846869 various arrangements. The welltempered clavier bwv 870893 book ii by vladimir feltsman on amazon music. The welltempered clavier book 1 by johann sebastian bach, jeno jando from amazons classical music store. Bach, feltsman, vladimir welltempered clavier, book 1.
A brief and general discussion about how to approach interpretation, particularly with respect to the aspect of historically correct performance, is contained here. But each one of these sets of preludes and fugues is a masterpiece, worth a lifetime. Bach composed a book of 24 preludes, the well tempered. 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. The welltempered clavier, book 1 vladimir feltsman on allmusic 1993. The first fugue in the welltempered clavier is a beautiful introduction to the world of bachs fugues. Essays about music, program and liner notes, study of well tempered clavier by j. The present 1993 recording of the complete books of bachs welltempered clavier wtc was originally released on the nowdefunct musicmasters label.
Statistical analysis and graphic representation of the correlation of. Bachs welltempered clavier book 1 interpreted by s d. Few keyboard works have had more influence on successive generations of musicians than bachs welltempered clavier, two books of 24 preludes and fugues in all the major and minor keys. Yet nothing drags, because the pianists superb contrapuntal acumen, imaginative ornamentation and quietly strong sense of inner rhythm keep the music alive and moving forward. A fugue is a style of musical composition where a theme melody is introduced, and then repeated in one or more other voices. The welltempered clavier, part 2 bwv 870893 the welltempered clavier 2 is the second collection of twentyfour preludes and fugues covering all tonalities which bach completed around 1742. Less common is to have as your first half one of the less often played liszt works, followed by two contemporary works, and end with six of the preludes and fugues from bachs welltempered clavier. Theyre unique among versions made on a modern piano and well worth. Pienaar shows great range in taking on the extraordinarily wide range of styles represented in this body of work, and all four albums in this. This new recording, and score, were made possible by kimiko ishizaka, musescore, and over 900 fans who supported the project. A final inclusion is the text that feltsman, a renowned bach specialist, wrote to accompany a performing edition of the well tempered clavier, offering both an expansive overview and detailed analysis of each of the preludes and fugues. The welltempered clavier, book 1 by friedrich gulda. An exceptionally great welltempered clavier played with deep expressiveness and intelligence, danielben pienaar blends the gentle with the strong in this recording for a brilliant interpretation of johann sebastian bachs solo piano music. S welltempered clavier the, books 1 and 2 by johann sebastian bach.
This section provides some practical insights into how to approach js bachs welltempered clavier, and how to elevate and refine ones performance. There are many recordings of the wtk but most are marred by affectation, inappropriate style, dull routine playing or poor recording. Aug 02, 2017 bach classical the preludes and fugues that make up bachs welltempered clavier operate on multiple levels at once theyre a compilation of techniques for keyboard writing, a. Welltempered clavier, book 1, bwv846869 various arrangements play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and best organized classical music site on the web. He also studied conducting at both the moscow and the leningrad. The welltempered clavier, book 2, complete preludes and fugues 124 a1. Weve begun with the well tempered clavier the prelude and fugue in cminor from book 1. The first fugue in the well tempered clavier is a beautiful introduction to the world of bach s fugues. Bachs own maturation process but also the impetus for the emerging style and structure of modern keyboard music.
S bach welltempered clavier for the piano book i pf various. Bachs welltempered clavier is now available on cd, and for download. 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. By johann sebastian bach with commentaries by donald francis tovey, new introduction by eric wen. The italian pianists intellectual lucidity, interpretive clarity, and technical virtuosity are apparent in every prelude and fugue, and his probing insights and penetrating analysis. Feltsman s bach performances are both scholarly and revealing. Reflections from a life in music by vladimir feltsman. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises the welltempered clavier, book 1, prelude no. January 8, 1952 moscow, russia the russianborn pianist, vladimir feltsman, debuted with the moscow philharmonic orchestra at age 11. 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.
Bach s own maturation process but also the impetus for the emerging style and structure of modern keyboard music. A final inclusion is the text that feltsman, a renowned bach specialist, wrote to accompany a performing edition of the welltempered clavier, offering both an expansive overview and detailed analysis of each of the preludes and fugues. Complete score of the well tempered clavier, book 1, by johann sebastian bach open well tempered clavier project. The list of admired bach interpreters is not heavily weighted toward russian artists, so some piano connoisseurs are likely to be intrigued by this release on nimbus. The fugues are from kyle rothers lillypond engraving. Now we have vladimir feltsman adding his vision to the innumerable versions of the two books of the welltempered clavier. Major, bwv 866, is a keyboard composition written by johann sebastian bach. This edition of johann sebastian bachs famous keyboard work the welltempered clavier was edited by ferruccio busoni, who also added historical information and a large number of performance notes that will relate to piano performance.
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. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. Jones richard joness new edition of bachs 48 will be published by the associated board of the royal. Jones, richard, jones, richard, bach, johann sebastian. The welltempered clavier bwv 846893 complete, an album by vladimir feltsman on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Pianist and conductor vladimir feltsman is one of the most versatile and. A monument in the history of western music, the welltempered clavier represents not only the culmination of j. Free sheet music for the complete 48 preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by j. This is a reissue of recordings made of the welltempered clavier in new york in 1992 book i and 1995 book ii by russianborn pianist vladimir feltsman.
An astonishing demonstration of bachs mature understanding of the compositional techniques and. Customers and visitors can download classical music in high quality flac or mp3 and find out more about classical music. Clavier, consisting of a prelude in each major and minor key. The preludes and fugues that make up bachs welltempered clavier operate on multiple levels at once theyre a compilation of techniques for keyboard writing, a.
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