Bach, the well tempered clavier, book 1 friedrich gulda 1972. Gulda is as always strict about his tempi, so the 2nd prelude in c minor begins with a metronomic and steady presentation of the arpeggiated chords but gulda gradually very gradually introduces greater and greater intensity, culminating in a dramatic version of the concluding coda. Fugue a major to record the a maj fugue is clearly a challenge, and there are quite some material quality differences. Also, schiffs lyricism and righthand cadence are outstanding. Prelude eb minor the 8th pfpair of book 1 is unusual in the sense that prelude and fugue are notated in different keys. Bach clavier gulda mps records 0300650msw dc classical.
Ive never heard any gulda performances, but i was aware of the differing opinions about him. Prelude catchall for arrangements track 3 the well tempered clavier, book i. Stream songs including prelude and fugue in c major wtk, book i, no. When friedrich gulda s well tempered clavier originally appeared it was on five lps, though with a little bit of juggling between the two books on disc 2 it can fit four cds with ease. Bach friedrich gulda the welltempered clavier, book 2.
The release while it has virtues, which i will get to below is being oversold. The welltempered clavier, book 1 by friedrich gulda. Guldas welltempered clavier book ii bach cantatas website. Oh, i also have to say, i prefer gulda s book ii recordings to his book i. Instead of sensuousness and pleasing sounds, it has.
S the well tempered clavier, book 2 by diana boyle on apple music. Bach, glenn gould the welltempered clavier, book 2. 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 friedrich gulda the welltempered clavier, bk 1. 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. Prelude and fugue bb major, bwv 866 well tempered clavier book i. S the welltempered clavier, book 2 2 cds by friedrich gulda on amazon music. Prelude bb major the rhapsodic nature of the p in bb major is recorded very nicely by hantai his version is very theatralic in a positive sense and full of beautiful sound effects, a must hear. Bach friedrich gulda the well tempered clavier, book 2 label. The welltempered clavier, book 2 friedrich gulda on allmusic 1995. Im not on a bach binge any longer, but theres one version ive had a hankering for which i had not acquired friedrich guldas set recorded in 1973 by philips.
Finally, janssen and stadtfeld play the first tone of the subject in. S the welltempered clavier, book 2 2 cds on spotify. The well tempered clavier, book 1 classical music album play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and best organized classical music site on the web. Bach friedrich gulda the welltempered clavier, book 2 1995. Stream songs including the well tempered clavier, book ii. The well tempered clavier book 2 part 2 by peter weiss. The best versions, capturing the differences in rhythmic structures throughout the voices very well, come from gulda, hewitt exceptional in this case. Johann sebastian bach 1685 1750 the welltempered clavier, book 200. Fellner ties the 5th and the 6th tone of the subject, while gulda ties the first 2 tones.
The best recordings of js bachs the welltempered clavier. The first book of the welltempered clavier was composed in the early 1720s, with bach s autograph dated 1722. He greatly slows down the proceedings and allows the listener to relish all of bach s architecture. The welltempered clavier book 2, preludes and fugues 18. Continue from part 2 donald satz wrote june 4, 2000. The welltempered clavier, book 1 classical archives. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes the largestscale and mostinfluential undertaking for.
Philips 446 548 2, philips classics 446 548 2, philips 446 548 2 10, philips classics 446 548 2 10. Sold by skyvodirectusa and ships from amazon fulfillment. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This prelude is an intentionally simple series of chord arpeggios, walking through some modulations in the vicinity of and returning back to c maj. Gulda makes the music his own but only while its on loan from bach. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. Bach friedrich gulda the welltempered clavier bk 1 cd.
Feb 21, 20 feb 21 schiff on welltempered clavier, books 1 2. Among the most charismatic classic accounts from yesteryear are glenn goulds brilliant, if manic and richters expansive and lyrical, but my definitive choice would be swiss pianist edwin fischer, who made the first complete recording in. Bach, the welltempered clavier, book 2 friedrich gulda. 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 well tempered clavier book 2 part 2 by peter weiss on apple music. Oct 17, 1995 gulda, friedrich, bach, johann sebastian bach. The well tempered clavier, book 2, including the well tempered clavier, book 2. S the welltempered clavier, book 2 2 cds friedrich gulda. One of my favorites is the subtlety bach employs to express various themes and.
In friedrich gulda s recording of the well tempered clavier two significant events in the history of western music meet. Johann sebastian bach 1685 1750 the well tempered clavier, book 200. Performances of well tempered clavier book i, part 2. Johann sebastian bach js bach s well tempered clavier consists of two collections book i ii of preludes and fugues pf, each book going through all tones and semitones, thus climbing the 12 semitones from c to b, and presenting a pf for each tone in both major and minor key, making it 24 pf per book, and in total 48 pf the 48. Hewitt, hanta, richter, tureck and schiff tie the first 4 tones and play the forth tone in staccato mode. 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.
Johann sebastian bach js bach s welltempered clavier consists of two collections book i ii of preludes and fugues pf, each book going through all tones and semitones, thus climbing the 12 semitones from c to b, and presenting a pf for each tone in both major and minor key, making it 24 pf per book, and in total 48 pf the 48. Stream songs including the well tempered clavier, book 2, bwv 870893. Continue from part 1 donald satz wrote february 16, 2001. Friedrich gulda bachs instrumental works discography. Start your 30day free trial of unlimited to listen to this album plus tens of millions more songs. Bach the well tempered clavier book ii gulda piano orig mps.
Bach prelude and fugue in aflat major well tempered clavier, book ii. Friedrich gulda the welltempered clavier, book 1 2 cd. Bach, johann sebastian well tempered clavier amazon. Bach s klavierbuchlein 1720 there is an almost complete collection of prelude and fughetta versions predating the 1722 autograph, known from a later copy by an. The welltempered clavier, book 2 by angela hewitt on. 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. Prelude, prelude and fugue in c major wtk, book i, no. Js bach, the welltempered clavier book 1, detailed comments. The welltempered clavier, book i by friedrich gulda. Ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store check availability at nearby stores. Apart from the early versions of several preludes included in w. The welltempered clavier, book 1 friedrich gulda on allmusic 1995.
Guldas welltempered clavier book ii part 1 donald satz wrote december 9, 1999. 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. Well tempered clavier book i played by daniel barenboim p. It originates in the years of 197273, the highand endpoint of the collaboration between the austrian pianist and the soundsorcerer from villingen, germany, hans georg brunnerschwer. Prelude in d major continuous semiquavers from the right hand and a staccato bass line makes this prelude very joyous and playful. Listen, for instance, to the majesty which gulda reveals in the bwv 853 e flat minor prelude and fugue, book 1, number 8 cd. Continue from part 4 donald satz wrote june 7, 2000.
Bach friedrich gulda the welltempered clavier, bk 2. Bach friedrich gulda the welltempered clavier bk 1. Js bach, the welltempered clavier book 1, detailed. Bach composed a paired prelude and fugue in each of the 24 keys to demonstrate the viability of the new equal. Johann sebastian bach 1685 1750 the well tempered clavier, book 100. The well tempered clavier, book i by friedrich gulda on apple music. These recordings have also been previously available via the philips label as a box set and on decca as two duo sets. There is nothing weak, tentative or retreating in this approach. The welltempered clavier, book 2, fugue 8 in d sharp. More great recordings of js bach s the welltempered clavier. S the well tempered clavier, book 2 by friedrich gulda from amazons classical music store. The well tempered clavier, book 2 glenn gould on allmusic 1993.
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