It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes the largestscale and mostinfluential undertaking for. Even more amazing is the fact that richter learned the second book of this musical collection by. The solemn and expressive, recitative character of the melody is reminiscent of bachs passion 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. Welltempered clavier here you find 3 complete recordings and several single preludes and fugues of the welltempered clavier by johann sebastian 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. 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. In july and august of 1973 sviatoslav richter played bachs welltempered clavier over the course of four concerts in innsbruck big boxes.
Bach, sviatoslav richter richter plays bach welltempered clavier book 1 at discogs. The welltempered clavier live in innsbruck, julyaugust 1973 played on piano by sviatoslav richter is superlative, very lively, perhaps a little fast at times but always engaging and in sum, a very satisfying performance. 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. Perhaps rs bach transformed in 60s and 70s to more severe but always beuatiful german style of bach playing. She once tetchily told a younger pianist very well my dear, you play bach your way, i will play bach his way. Bach the well tempered clavier, book i, bwv 846869. 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. Richter bach the welltempered clavier book bwv 846 893. The first book was completed by 1722 with the second from around 174243. 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. Bach s monumental collection of 48 preludes and fugues better known as the well tempered clavier was issued in two volumes. Nov 02, 2019 johann sebastian bach 1685 1750 the well tempered clavier, book 1 00. Moscow, 20 and 21 april 1969 on revelation rv 20003 cd as well as other pressings. 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 release while it has virtues, which i will get to below is being oversold. Sviatoslav richter youtube classical music for reading mozart, chopin, debussy. It is not just one of the immortal masterpieces of the world music literature. This must be my leadin to richters account of bachs wtc, book 1 from russian revelation. Amazons choice for bach well tempered clavier book 1. But, in fact, theyre not and the simple reason for it is that richters performances sound like they were taped in a drafty castle in austria using a.
Aug 02, 2017 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 polemic on the. The welltempered clavier, book 2 sviatoslav richter on allmusic 2012. Johann sebastian bach 16851750 the well tempered clavier book 2 bwv 870893 sviatoslav richter piano. 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. The well tempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742.
I have two versions of well tempered clavier, one is played by sviatoslav richter, and the other by gould. I cant report that the sound quality disguises his brilliance. Sadly, i had to give away piano lessons when i migrated and went to university. Prelude in d major continuous semiquavers from the right hand and a staccato bass line makes this prelude very joyous and playful. More than any other, i feel that landowska reaches deeper into the soul of bach. 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 first volume is what harpsichordist luc beausejour has recorded here and what a solid performance it is. Like all richters other bach recordings, everything about richters performance is unsurpassed in the repertoire. Richter plays bach welltempered clavier book 1 discogs. Sviatoslav richter piano rca red seal olympia le chant du monde russian revelation. The welltempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the welltempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. Richter is a phenomenal pianist, whatever the repertoire. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Beausejour plays in a refreshingly straightforward manner with no silly antics or turbo. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Welltempered clavier by sviatoslav richter 35626094928. In 1953, the russian pianist sviatoslav richter was enlisted to play at. From all the works written in the baroque era, no other work has been so wellcherished, frequently performed and. Although recorded in 1969, it might as well have been 1939. For most arrangements, see the separate pages for the individual preludes and fugues. 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. Maybe i will call richter s version fantastic and goulds version colourful.
Bach, the welltempered clavier, book 1 sviatoslav richter. Bach the welltempered clavier book 2 richter diabolus. Free sheet music for the complete 48 preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by j. Bach, sviatoslav richter the welltempered clavier, book 2. Well tempered clavier book i by sviatoslav richter on amazon music. Johann sebastian bach 1685 1750 the welltempered clavier, book 1 00. The melchizedek software has identified it as sviatoslav richter s performance of book i from the well tempered clavier. She combines schiffs discipline and unerring sense of tempo, with goulds uncompromising playing, and adds to it a feeling of gentleness and modesty. Richters rca recording of welltempered 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 richter captures. Listen to these exquisite renderings of bachs preludes and fugues and youll literally hear the pianists heart beat in the music. Continue from part 1 donald satz wrote february 16, 2001. Oct 14, 2014 listen to your favorite songs from bach. Johann sebastian bach 16851750 the welltempered clavier book 2 bwv 870893 sviatoslav richter piano.
Welltempered clavier book i the welltempered clavier, book ino. 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 polemic on the. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. Goulds interpretation of bachs music is wellknown and theres no exeption with this album. Bachs monumental collection of 48 preludes and fugues better known as the well tempered clavier was issued in two volumes. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. 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. He plays a bosendorfer which accounts for the darker, less brilliant sound of the instrument, compared to a steinway. The welltempered clavier, book 2 sviatoslav richter. Bachs the welltempered clavier, recorded at the colyerfergusson hall at the university of kent in august 2018 and january 2019, was a dream come true for the british harpsichordist as he admits in the touching introductory text, confessing his lifelong admiration for the dual character of the first book. Richters monumental 1992 complete recording of bachs 48. Nov 17, 2009 goulds interpretation of bach s music is well known and theres no exeption with this album.
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. Richters welltempered clavier is characterized by its intellectual rigor and spiritual austerity and one can hear the voice of infinity singing in his playing. Maybe i will call richters version fantastic and goulds version colourful. The well tempered clavier, book 2 sviatoslav richter on allmusic 2012. At first, as pianist thomas gunther starts in with pedal on the arpeggios of the first prelude. 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. Recently i listened to angela hewitts live performance of the work and was amazed by the supefaciality of her playing. I have two versions of welltempered clavier, one is played by sviatoslav richter, and the other by gould. 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. 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.
Johann sebastian bachs cycle of preludes and fugues, the welltempered clavier, holds a very special place in the world of music. Complete score of the welltempered clavier, book 1, by johann sebastian bach open welltempered clavier project. Oct 26, 2011 i thought i would post a survey of recordings of bach s well tempered klavier. Certainly, it is much more satisfying than most other modern 21st century recorded versions like hewitts on hyperion.
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