Things in the welltempered clavier always come in pairs, but pairs that, unlike butterfly wings, display an essential asymmetry, if an asymmetry that will sound. Bach later compiled a second book of the same kind, dated 1742, but titled it only twentyfour preludes and fugues. Stream songs including the well tempered clavier, book ii. A veritable manifesto of the art of the keyboard at the time of bach, this founding work of the cantors writing and also of all keyboard literature, is recorded here on four exceptional organs.
Please note the id wristband is for content id dispute purposes. Piotr anderszewski has assembled 12 preludeandfugue pairings from j. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, is a collection of two sets of preludes and fugues in all 24 major and minor. Its doubtful that bachs well tempered tuning was an exact match to the equal tempered tuning that eventually became the accepted standard.
Things in the well tempered clavier always come in pairs, but pairs that, unlike butterfly wings, display an essential asymmetry, if an asymmetry that will sound. A rule of thumb is to articulate bigger jumps than just a second from note note as in terms of. 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 fugues rising step by step to present us with new things and remind us of old ones. The piece is a transcription from jsbs well tempered clavier book 2, and the only difference is in measure 38 the a after the 3rd beat is originally an a, but i changed it to f as in the link where you can hear glenn goulds version of playing. Rather than recording all 48 of its preludeandfugue pairings, he has focused on 12 pairings from book two. Js bach, the welltempered clavier book 1, detailed comments. Instead, he chooses to focus only on book ii and puts together a handpicked selection of preludes and fugues, each with a distinct personality.
Welltempered clavier book 2 angela hewitt hyperion. Well tempered clavier book two prelude 20 duet for alto and. Bach, andras schiff the well tempered clavier, book 2 music. This prelude is an intentionally simple series of chord arpeggios, walking through some modulations in the vicinity of and returning back to c maj. The welltempered clavier, book 2 johann sebastian bach. Book 2 of the well tempered clavier was collected from 1738 and probably completed by 1742, about twenty years after book 1.
Well tempered clavier book two prelude 20 duet for alto. Bach, andras schiff the welltempered clavier, book 2. Second, 22 years separate the wtcs two books, and there are significant differences between them. Glenn gould playing this e major fugue in a quite different tempo from his wtc recordings. Simply enter the code march21 in the promo code field on the shopping cart page and click apply to receive your discount. The prelude is steadily and earnestly flowing, producing a polyphonic aria of rare beauty, similar to what js bach has achieved in book 1 prelude f. Piano, pianokeyboard sheet music book by johann sebastian bach 16851750. The welltempered clavier, book 2 glenn gould songs. Well tempered clavier book 2 by johann sebastian bach 16851750 collection sheet music for piano, pianokeyboard buy print music hl. Bach, andras schiff the welltempered clavier, book 2 music. Modern editions usually refer to both parts as the welltempered clavier, book i wtc i and the welltempered clavier, book ii wtc ii, respectively. Preludes and fugues through all tones and semitones.
Aug 01, 2019 the welltemperedclavier, book ii wtc 2 french title. Released 18 march 1968 on columbia masterworks catalog no. Welltempered clavier, book 2 piotr anderszewski bach out of order but working well in anderszewski s collection. Shop and buy well tempered clavier book 2 sheet music. Glenn gould fugue in e major from the well tempered clavier. Well tempered clavier book 2 by johann sebastian bach 1685. This remarkable collection systematically explores both the potentials of a newly established tuning procedurewhich, for the first time in the history of keyboard. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. Welltempered clavier, book 2 excerpts 190295118730. The well tempered clavier book 2 part 2 by peter weiss. Welltempered clavier, book 2 excerpts prelude and fugue no. Glenn gould fugue in e major from the well tempered. The best recordings of js bachs the welltempered clavier. Books i and ii pieterjan belder hpd period instruments brilliant 93892 4 cds.
Bach the well tempered clavier, book i, bwv 846 869. Well tempered clavier, book 2, prelude and fugue no. The best known of bachs clavier works is the famous set of preludes and fugues called the welltempered clavier. Welltempered clavier, book 2 excerpts highresaudio. Some 40 minutes longer in duration than book i, the added bulk of book ii is to be found. Well tempered clavier, book 2 excerpts piotr anderszewski piano for this listener at least, anderszewskis interpretations and juxtapositions have a compelling inevitability.
The two works are now usually considered to make up a single work, the welltempered clavier, and are referred to respectively as books i and ii. Well tempered clavier, book 2 excerpts by piotr anderszewski on deezer. Frederic desencloss committed choice, this transition to the organ of the 48 preludes and fugues, proves highly successful. Bach o cravo bem temperado download free sheet music. Well tempered clavier book 2 by johann sebastian bach. The well tempered clavier book 2 scrolling youtube. 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. Book 2 of the welltempered clavier was collected from 1738 and probably completed by 1742, about twenty years after book 1. The collection is generally regarded as being among the most important works in the history of classical music. A handsome, aged handloom dominates the centre of the room, on which his wife monika weaves large. May have minor damage to jewel case including scuffs or cracks, or. Js bach, the welltempered clavier book 1, detailed. The welltempered clavier bwv 846893, bv b 25 busoni, ferruccio see.
Each part consists of twentyfour preludes and fugues, one prelude and one fugue in each of the twelve major and minor keys. Book 2 preludes and fugues 18, a classical music album by glenn gould. May have minor damage to jewel case including scuffs or cracks, or to the item cover including scuffs, scratches, or cracks. Theres even one by yours truly of a 36cd brilliant classics collection containing the complete scarlatti keyboard sonatas. The well tempered clavier, book 2 complete bwv 870893 johann sebastian bach. The solution he presents breaks from the convention of performing the two volumes of the welltempered clavier in their entirety. Part i was completed at cothen in 1722, and part ii was completed at leipzig around 1740. The well tempered clavier book 2 part 2 by peter weiss on apple music. Jun 17, 2015 a jazz interpretation of js bachs the well tempered clavier is playing on some unseen stereo.
Gustav leonhardt, johann sebastian bach the welltempered. A veritable manifesto of the art of the keyboard at the time of bach, this founding work of the cantors writing and also of all keyboard literature, is. The well tempered clavier, bwv 846893, is a collection of two sets of preludes and fugues in all 24 major and minor. The welltempered clavier, book 2, complete preludes and. Sold by skyvodirectusa and ships from amazon fulfillment.
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