Pollini bach well tempered clavier book

September 2008 and february 2009, herkulessaal, munich deutsche grammophon 477 8078 53. For most arrangements, see the separate pages for the individual preludes and fugues. 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 italian pianists intellectual lucidity, interpretive clarity, and technical virtuosity are apparent in every prelude and fugue, and his probing insights and penetrating analysis. The welltempered clavier book i and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Theres nothing at all wrong with maurizio pollinis 2009 performance of bachs welltempered clavier, book 1.

Pollini bach well tempered clavier book 1 live part 2 youtube. Recorded at st john chrysostom church, newmarket, ontario, canada. The recording was made for the listening journey through j. Shop and buy the welltempered clavier book i, bwv 846869 sheet music. Bachs welltempered clavier, is a collection of two sets of preludes and fugues in all 24 major and minor keys. 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 bach 1685 1750 the well tempered clavier, book 1 00. Welltempered clavier, book i, bwv 846869 1722 maurizio pollini piano rec. Extending the variety already evident in book i available on 2.

During the 1980s i heard maurizio pollini perform bachs welltempered clavier book i live in concert. The welltempered clavier book i the welltempered clavier book i. Book 1, bwv 846869 praeludium 1 maurizio pollini bach, j. The well tempered clavier book 2 scrolling youtube. The welltempered clavier book ii, bwv 870893 arthur loesser, piano the master tapes for this recording were made in mr. Prelude in c major, bwv 846 from maurizio pollinis j. Complete score of the welltempered clavier, book 1, by johann sebastian bach open welltempered clavier project. Bach well tempered clavier book 1 maurizio pollini. The welltempered clavier, book 1 maurizio pollini songs.

Theres nothing at all wrong with maurizio pollini s 2009 performance of bach s well tempered clavier, book 1. Loessers studio at the cleveland institute of music in 1964 by kenneth hamann. 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. Glenn gould bach glenn gould bach the well tempered clavier, book i complete preludes and fugues 124. I began listening to these pieces with ralph kirkpatricks harpsichord version. Preludes and fugues the welltempered clavier, by j. Bach the welltempered clavier part 1 pollini 2 cds. Bach s well tempered clavier 1 201920, held at the ethical culture society of essex county in maplewood, nj. Download the piano sheet music of the welltempered clavier, book i prelude and fugue no. Piano sheet music the welltempered clavier, book i.

Welltempered clavier book i bwv 846869 discography. I created this video from the cassette tape that you see abo. The italian pianists intellectual lucidity, interpretive clarity, and technical virtuosity are apparent in every prelude and fugue, and his probing insights and. As you watch, youll see that bach uses stretto more and more, which heightens the tension of the piece. Free sheet music for the complete 48 preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by j. The welltempered clavier, book 1 maurizio pollini on allmusic 2009 theres.

Theres much to admire in maurizio pollinis first bach recording, writes andrew clements. If you are a beginner or an advanced player, the question which score to use is always an important topic. The welltempered clavier i by maurizio pollini album. Download a free and public domain recording and musical. In some of the areas, the fingering is driving me crazy.

The welltempered clavier book i 24 preludes and fugues, bwv 846869 wtc 1. Anyone who has spent decades listening to the trends in bach playing will either be outraged or astonished by pollini s interpretation. Ive heard some versions that seemed like so much noise after the first prelude. The welltempered clavier i, a classical music album by maurizio pollini. The well tempered clavier book 1 scrolling youtube. Bach prelude and fugue xiii, book i pollini, piano 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. Johann sebastian bach 16851750 welltempered clavier, book i, bwv 846869 1722, rev. Johann sebastian bach 16851750 welltempered clavier, book i, bwv 846 869 1722 maurizio pollini piano rec. S the welltempered clavier by maurizio pollini on amazon. The well tempered clavier book 2 scrolling youtube bernstein, the greatest 5 min. Piano solo sheet music book by johann sebastian bach 16851750. The welltempered clavier book i, bwv 846869 by johann. The welltempered clavier i maurizio pollini deutsche. Prelude in eflat minor the welltempered clavier, book 1 arr.

Talking about the welltempered clavier, a very good source to get to the original scores is the website of the state library berlin together with bacharchiv. Maurizio pollini, a living legend of the piano, records the benchmark repertoire of the welltempered clavier for the first time in his storied career. The preludes and fugues that make up bachs welltempered clavier operate on multiple levels at once theyre a compilation of techniques for. Mozart, schubert, berg and liszt 20191011 rso festival, helsinki. Order from your preferred classical music cd store. The majorkey fugues, on the other hand, cover a whole range of different styles, from pieces related to. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at.

The well tempered clavier book 1 scrolling youtube glenn gould plays bach the goldberg variations, bmv 998 zenph reperformance duration. Recorded in 1983, kenneth gilberts welltempered clavier proudly stands the test of time as a reference harpsichord version. The welltempered clavier book 1 played by pollini is lovely from beginning to. Thus, this album is an event a summit meeting of masters. The welltempered clavier i release by johann sebastian bach. In conclusion, it can be broadly said that bachs especially rigorous and painstaking counterpoint as well as the most expressive thematic material is to be found in the minorkey fugues in the first book of the welltempered clavier. Anyone who has spent decades listening to the trends in bach playing will either be outraged or astonished by pollinis interpretation. It has always been a great shame that wilhelm kempffs set of welltempered clavier has gone out of print on dg, and the great bach expert organist karl richter had not, during his short life, recorded the welltempered clavier on any keyboard instrument. The first instance to look at, which is also the most authoritative one, is to study the composers original manuscripts. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. The italian pianists intellectual lucidity, interpretive clarity, and technical virtuosity are apparent in every prelude and fugue, and his probing insights and penetrating analysis inform every note. Beausejour and vieru record bachs well tempered clavier buy this album at. Released 15 october 2009 on deutsche grammophon catalog no. Bach well tempered clavier book 1 preludes and fugues from c sharp minor to d maurizio pollini live london 2011 the picture is from the.