The wtc was written for the harpsichord, but is now mostly performed on its successor, the piano. Funded by a kickstarter campaign, the recording was. Listening to angela hewitts latest thoughts on bachs welltempered clavier alongside her late1990s. Trevor pinnock is a true pioneer of the early music movement as founder and former leader of the english concert he enjoys a longstanding relationship with archiv produktion and deutsche grammophon among his celebrated recordings are bach s brandenburg concertos handels messiah and concerti grossi vivaldis four seasons. Preludes and fugues through all tones and semitones name translations. Bach the well tempered clavier, book i, bwv 846869 download. Proving that jill crossland well deserves her enviable reputation as a bach pianist bbc music magazine, this superb recording of bachs welltempered clavier, book 1, is a great way to start the new year on signum. Bach s welltempered clavier the 48 preludes and fugues stands at the core of baroque keyboard music and has been a model and inspiration for performers and composers ever since it was written. The well tempered clavier book 2 scrolling youtube. Composed about 20 years apart, the two sets of 24 preludes and fugues that constitute the two books of johann sebastian bach s welltempered clavier didnt start off as one huge collection of 48 works in fact, the set of 24 preludes and fugues composed in 1742 were not issued as a sequel to the original wtc of 1722. Your contribution when you download enables kimiko to make more great music. The open welltempered clavier an essential musical masterpiece, full of joy, pain, and passion, j. This new recording, and score, were made possible by kimiko ishizaka, musescore, and over 900 fans who supported the project.
Likewise, his recordings of bachs welltempered clavier garnered high praise from musicians, scholars, and critics alike. Johann sebastian bach bwv 846869 welltempered clavier i piano 1722. Ten years ago angela hewitt recorded a version of the welltempered clavier book i which dazzled the critical world and recordbuying public. The welltempered clavier mp3 and lossless downloads.
This guide to the 96 pieces explains bach s various purposes in compiling the music, describes the rich traditions on which he drew, and provides. Pianist alexandra papstefanou performs the welltempered clavier, books i and ii in a complete 4cd recording of the works. Free sheet music for the complete 48 preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by j. 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.
Bach the well tempered clavier, book i, bwv 846869. Bachs welltempered clavier is now available on cd, and for download. Bach the well tempered claiver book 2 feinberg youtube. Bachs goldberg variations performed on a bosendorfer 290 imperial piano in berlin. The welltempered clavier book 1, bwv846869 bach from.
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