That schiff decca set remains a model of sovereign intelligence, limpid playfulness and pianism, but in revisiting the welltempered clavier he has said that he wants to eliminate touches of sentimentality. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. The pianist has such an intimate relationship with the welltempered clavier. The welltempered clavier, book ii schiff by bach, johann sebastian on dvd. The welltempered clavier, book i andras schiff on allmusic 1986.
Johann sebastian bachs well tempered clavier posts facebook. For book 2, to view originals is a more complex exercise, given the lack of the one authoritative original from js bach s hand and the fragmentation of historical copies see the work of yo tomita for more info on this. While i couldnt play this music with any decency i was captivated by it in a way i hadnt been with other solo piano pieces. 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. Thursday 20 september 2012 should this item be out of stock at the time of your order, we would expect to be able to supply it to you within 4 7 business days. Andras schiff teil i nr 1 bwv 846 cdur arpeggiertes kl. Prelude and fugue in eflat minordsharp minor, bwv 853. Eminent bachspecialist sir andras schiff here performs book i.
The clavichord, the harpsichord, the organ, the pedalharpsichord. This website is incredibly resourceful, and one can especially check the 1722 original of the well tempered clavier book 1. One such is hungaryborn british pianist andras schiff, whose previous recording of the welltempered clavier for decca in the 1980s won many admirers, but. The 2017 bbc proms featured schiff playing bachs welltempered clavier book 1 in a single bound, with the longer book 2 in 2018 perhaps an even greater feat of memory. The worldfamous pianist andras schiff, a most familiar name to bach fans on account of his complete recordings of bachs piano works, has provided fingerings for both parts of the welltempered clavier. Schiffs bach sings and dances, and has a clarity derived from a mesmerising touch and an aversion to the sustain pedal. Schiff threw away his dreary workbooks and began playing bachs. Guldas welltempered clavier book ii bach cantatas website.
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 inevitable, even natural. Compiled and prepared for the benefit and practice of young musicians desirous of learning, as well as for the entertainment of those already versed in this particular study, by. Andras schiff prom 2018 well tempered clavier book ii c256hz. Distinguished bach specialist sir andras schiff returned to the bbc proms in 2018 to present book ii of the welltempered clavier. Masterclass with andras schiff yehuda inbar, piano duration. He discusses aspects of performance practice in a detailed preface. Schiff plays the 48 preludes and fugues on the piano, with the utmost.
Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. Bachs keyboard music on the modern piano, pianists are confronted with various fundamental questions. Sir andras schiff plays the welltempered clavier, book ii prelude. Shop and buy the welltempered clavier book i, bwv 846869 sheet music. The well tempered clavier, book ii andras schiff on allmusic 1986. The c minor prelude of bachs welltempered clavier is very well known and needs no introduction. Nov 03, 2012 last saturday, in one of the highlights of this or any concert season, the pianist andras schiff gave a magnificent performance of bachs welltempered clavier, book 1, at the 92nd street. Preludes and fugues through all tones and semitones. Posted in 12 season, our artists tagged andras schiff, bach, chan centre, piano, welltempered clavier. Bach, andras schiff the welltempered clavier, book 2. Piano solo sheet music book by johann sebastian bach 16851750. Wednesday night at walt disney concert hall, he played the first book of bachs welltempered clavier. Bach, andras schiff the welltempered clavier, book. He chooses his tempi well always well judged, such that the slow bits are not too slow, and leaves him enough space to play demisemiquavers without sounding as if he is crowding them together.
The welltempered clavier, book 2 classical music album play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and. Book two of the welltempered clavier dates from 173842 some 20 years after book one and was assembled from both newly composed pieces and various existing preludes and fugues going back a number of years. Some news from my research project on the welltempered clavier. I purchased the welltempered clavier book one about 15 years ago, while taking piano lessons. The welltempered clavier, book 2 johann sebastian bach.
The well tempered clavier, book 2 classical music album play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and best organized classical music site on the web. Andras schiff prom 2018 well tempered clavier book ii c. Andras schiff performs bachs clavier at the 92nd street. Johann sebastian bach the welltempered clavier, book 1, bwv 846869. Prelude in c major, well tempered clavier book 2, j. Schiff has a beautiful piano tone, perahia fans take note. Not all pianists in their midsixties are necessarily at the peak of their powers. The well tempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. Our purchased sheet music is high resolution and can be enlarged without any reduction in quality. Jsb introduces one of his rare tempo indications in the prelude, marking the second section of the prelude with presto.
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. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes the largestscale and mostinfluential undertaking for. Deceptive cadence the pianist has such an intimate relationship with the welltempered clavier, hearing him play its kaleidoscopic preludes and. With thematic index, performance notes and introductory text does not include words to the songs.
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. Johann sebastian bach the welltempered clavier, book 1, bwv 846869 bluray disc version prelude and fugue no. The welltempered clavier, book 2 classical archives. 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. With thematic index, performance notes and introductory text. Download a free and public domain recording and musical. Johann sebastian bach the well tempered clavier, book 1, bwv 846869 bluray disc version prelude and fugue no. Schiff is also an artist to make us recognize how so much of bachs music is song or dance.
While this welltempered clavier book ii recording presents some of glenn gould s formidable strengths an awesome technical command, the ability to project a wide variety of sounds textures and an always original interpretation it strikes me as one of the pianists weaker js bach recordings. Some 20 years later bach compiled a second book of the same kind, which became known as the well tempered clavier, part two in german. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Frankly, many of the other pianists most noted for their bach strike me as demented because they lack the. Bachs preludes and fugues from the welltempered clavier instead. The welltempered clavier book i, bwv 846869 by johann. Aug 29, 2018 following his performance of book 1 in 2017, distinguished pianist and bach specialist sir andras schiff returns to present the complete book 2 of j. Last saturday, in one of the highlights of this or any concert season, the pianist andras schiff gave a magnificent performance of bachs welltempered clavier, book 1, at the 92nd street. Johann sebastian bach the well tempered clavier, book 1, bwv 846869. Now theres schiffs playing bachs welltempered clavier, book ii, at the 2018 bbc proms, and if its even possibleits even more incredible that, once again, schiff plays the entire 140minute work from memory. Ellen pavliska performs bach s prelude and fugue no. The barenreiter welltempered clavier is masterpiece of keyboard literature, a unique urtext edition reproducing the musical text of the new bach edition. Andras schiff performs bachs clavier at the 92nd street y.
Continue from part 1 donald satz wrote may 31, 2000. Oct 26, 2011 schiff just plays bach but if i left it at that, it would be no help to you would it. 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 the collection is. Teil i nr 2 bwv 847 cmoll figuriertes praludium tanzfuge 3. The result feels more like an evolution than a rejection of his youthful preoccupations. 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. Jan 16, 20 andras schiffs welltempered guide to bach. 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.
The two volumes of bachs the welltempered clavier together represent a wealth of musical invention, ingenuity and delight. For book 2, to view originals is a more complex exercise, given the lack of the one authoritative original from js bachs hand and the fragmentation of historical copies see the work of yo tomita for more info on this. This website is incredibly resourceful, and one can especially check the 1722 original of the welltempered clavier book 1. Bach, andras schiff the welltempered clavier, book 2 music.
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