With its magnificent and magisterial performances by sviatoslav richter, one would have imagined that this 1970 recording of the first book of bachs welltempered clavier would be on the shelf of everyone who reveres richter and worships bach. The well tempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. 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. Welltempered clavier by sviatoslav richter 19920503 jetzt kaufen. Well tempered clavier book i by sviatoslav richter on amazon music. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. In bachs time clavier keyboard was a generic name indicating a variety of keyboard instruments, most typically a harpsichord or clavichord but not excluding.
This piece is very special to me i got hooked onto it at a young age, and pestered my parents to let me learn the piano. Bach, the welltempered clavier, book 1 sviatoslav richter. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes the largestscale and mostinfluential undertaking for. 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. Bach the welltempered clavier book 2 richter diabolus. Nov 17, 2009 goulds interpretation of bach s music is well known and theres no exeption with this album. This is the third set of the welltempered clavier i have bought.
The welltempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the welltempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. Download a free and public domain recording and musical score. Bach, sviatoslav richter richter plays bach welltempered clavier book 1 at discogs. The preludes and fugues that make up bachs welltempered clavier operate on multiple levels at once theyre a compilation of techniques for. Johann sebastian bachs well tempered clavier posts facebook. Jsb introduces one of his rare tempo indications in the prelude, marking the second section of the prelude with presto. 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. Bwv878 bwv883 sviatoslav richter, piano 19721973 prelude and fugue no.
I have two versions of welltempered clavier, one is played by sviatoslav richter, and the other by gould. Well tempered clavier, book i sviatoslav richter on allmusic 2004 with its. Perhaps rs bach transformed in 60s and 70s to more severe but always beuatiful german style of bach playing. Welltempered clavier by sviatoslav richter 19920503. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. Maybe i will call richter s version fantastic and goulds version colourful. 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. The c minor prelude of bachs welltempered clavier is very well known and needs no introduction. Bach, sviatoslav richter the welltempered clavier, book 1. Richter s rca recording of well tempered klavier still remains as one of the most aweinspring recording in his entire discography, and no other pianists can match the depth and the intense beauty.
Free sheet music for the complete 48 preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by j. Johann sebastian bach 16851750 written in 1722, publicated in 1801. Complete score of the well tempered clavier, book 1, by johann sebastian bach open well tempered clavier project. But, in fact, theyre not and the simple reason for it is that richter s performances sound like they were taped in a drafty castle in austria using a. Complete score of the welltempered clavier, book 1, by johann sebastian bach open welltempered clavier project.
The welltempered clavier, book 2 sviatoslav richter. Sadly, i had to give away piano lessons when i migrated and went to university. Oct 26, 2011 i thought i would post a survey of recordings of bach s well tempered klavier. I have two versions of well tempered clavier, one is played by sviatoslav richter, and the other by gould. Here you find 3 complete recordings and several single preludes and fugues of the welltempered clavier by johann sebastian bach. Johann sebastian bach 1685 1750 the welltempered clavier, book 1 00. Bach the well tempered clavier, book i, bwv 846869. 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.
In july and august of 1973 sviatoslav richter played bachs welltempered clavier over the course of four concerts in innsbruck big boxes. I thought i would post a survey of recordings of bachs well tempered klavier. The well tempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the well tempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. Richter plays bach the welltempered clavier, book one recorded in the great hall of the moscow conservatory cd 1 60m 32s, april 20, 1969 cd 2 61m 14s, april 21, 1969 sound engineer. Welltempered clavier, book i sviatoslav richter songs. The solemn and expressive, recitative character of the melody is reminiscent of bachs passion music. Bach, sviatoslav richter the welltempered clavier, book 2. Continue from part 1 donald satz wrote february 16, 2001.
Johann sebastian bach 1685 1750 the well tempered clavier, book 1 00. Bach, nikolayeva, tatiana welltempered clavier book 1. Even more amazing is the fact that richter learned the second book of this. Richter bach the welltempered clavier book bwv 846 893. Bach, well tempered clavier book 1, prelude 1, c major, bwv 846, kimiko ishizaka by opengoldberg. Even more amazing is the fact that richter learned the second book of this musical collection by. The melchizedek software has identified it as sviatoslav richter s performance of book i from the well tempered clavier. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Oct 14, 2014 listen to your favorite songs from bach. Prelude in d major continuous semiquavers from the right hand and a staccato bass line makes this prelude very joyous and playful. The melchizedek software has identified it as sviatoslav richters performance of book i from the well tempered clavier. Goulds interpretation of bachs music is wellknown and theres no exeption with this album.
The well tempered clavier, book 2 sviatoslav richter on allmusic 2012. Some news from my research project on the welltempered clavier. With its magnificent and magisterial performances by sviatoslav richter, one would have imagined that this 1970 recording of the first book of bach s well tempered clavier would be on the shelf of everyone who reveres richter and worships bach. 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. Prelude i in c major, bwv 846 well tempered clavier first. 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. Download a free and public domain recording and musical. Johann sebastian bach 16851750 the well tempered clavier book 2 bwv 870893 sviatoslav richter piano. At first, as pianist thomas gunther starts in with pedal on the arpeggios of the first prelude. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
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