First, it is one of the rare fugues with five voices there are two in book 1 of the welltempered clavier, and none in book 2. Bach preludes and fugues 112 well tempered clavier, book 1. I know there have been discussions of ranking the difficulty of the well tempered clavier for example, bartok, but it is my understanding that those take into account the fugues as well. Continue from part 1 donald satz wrote may 31, 2000.
A direct relationship between the prelude and its fugue, while not readily apparent, is hinted in the longheld durations of the bass in the first ten measures. The first fugue in the welltempered clavier is a beautiful introduction to the world of bachs fugues. He completed the first volume in cothen in 1722 and the second around 16 years later in leipzig. 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. First, it is one of the rare fugues with five voices there are two in book 1 of the well tempered clavier, and none in book 2. Bachthe welltempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869kimiko ishizaka, piano. Deciding how to play bach on the piano is, admittedly, a difficult decision. Continue from part 1 donald satz wrote february 16, 2001. Part 1 of johann sebastian bachs welltempered clavier has survived in a complete. Johann sebastian bach the well tempered clavier, book 1, bwv 846869 bluray disc version prelude and fugue no. Second, the theme features a dramatic and expressive leap of a minor 9th the big jump upwards between the 2nd and 3rd notes. The staff spacing and page layout is perfect and the engraving is very clear. Just look at the music sheet in the prelude part, look at how the pianist hands are practically still during all of it, and.
In this recording i used the 4th harmonic pedal in resonance position only. The well tempered clavier book 1 scrolling youtube. The welltempered clavier, or preludes and fugues in every key. Piano method sheet music book by johann sebastian bach 16851750. Well tempered clavier book 1 by johann sebastian bach 1685. 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 organ either. The neue bachausgabe assigns the earliest version of this collection denoted. Prelude and fugue in d major, bwv 874 index of book 2.
Johann sebastian bach the well tempered clavier, book 1, bwv 846869. The welltempered clavier part i bwv 846869 details g. Bach, the welltempered clavier, book i, fugue no 2 in c. The well tempered clavier, book i complete preludes and fugues 1 24 a1. The haunting fivevoice fugue in bflat minor has several characteristics which are notable. The two works are now usually considered to comprise the welltempered clavier and are referred to respectively as books i and ii. Bach the well tempered claiver book 2 feinberg youtube. Free sheet music for the complete 48 preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by j. I had reported very favorably on guldas wtc 2nd book and indicated id be buying book l.
Download bach well tempered clavier public domain sheet music from. The welltempered clavier, book 1, preludes and fugues 18 to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. If anyone deserves legendary status as a bach keyboard performer, its probably wanda landowska. There are two volumes entitled book 1 and book 2, and often the abbreviation wtc bk 1 bk 2 is used. Bach preludes and fugues 112 well tempered clavier, book. Download bach well tempered clavier public domain sheet music from the. The release while it has virtues, which i will get to below is being oversold. Bach later compiled a second book of the same kind, dated 1742, but titled it only twentyfour preludes and fugues. 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.
Kimiko ishizaka bach well tempered clavier, book 1 04 fugue no. Landowska really packs a wallop in the preludes and then goes on to flay and filet the fugues. Johann sebastian bach glenn gould the welltempered. Many consider the two books of the welltempered clavier bachs finest keyboard collection. I think gulda shows a little more variety of pacing and mood in book 1. Shop and buy well tempered clavier book 1 sheet music. But, i do not feel that anyone should ever use the. Well tempered clavier book 1 piano solo hal leonard online. Bach fugue 21 from the well tempered clavier bwv 866 2. Ranking of difficulty of well tempered clavier preludes. The well tempered clavier, book 2 complete bwv 870893 johann sebastian bach. Fugue no 1 in c major, bwv 846 the welltempered clavier. This is a hard one, for people with hands like octopi because of the wide range of notes that the theme falls into.
Bach, glenn gould the welltempered clavier, book 1. Prelude in d major continuous semiquavers from the right hand and a staccato bass line makes this prelude very joyous and playful. I realize that bach can be played too dryly at times, as with gould. A fugue is a style of musical composition where a theme melody is introduced, and then repeated in one. The well tempered clavier by bach david piano play it. Preludes and fugues the welltempered clavier, by j. This website is incredibly resourceful, and one can especially check the 1722 original of the well tempered clavier book 1. Generations of composers learned the art of counterpoint by playing and studying this amazing collection of preludes and fugues.
Bach wrote hundreds of pieces for organ, choir, as well as many other instruments. Some refer to rosalyn tureck as the high priestess of bach keyboard. The well tempered clavier book 1 scrolling youtube a. Well tempered clavier, book 1 by kimiko ishizaka, released 19 march 2015 1. C major, bwv 846, prelude prelude in c major, bwv 846a 1 1. About fugue 21 from the well tempered clavier bwv 866 2 artist. Download bach the well tempered clavier, book i, bwv 846869 in pdf and mp3 for free and without s from. In bachs time clavier keyboard was a generic name indicating a variety of keyboard instruments, most typically a harpsichord or clavichord but not excluding. Well tempered clavier book 1 schirmer library of classics volume 1759 piano solo, series.
Guldas welltempered clavier book ii bach cantatas website. The well tempered clavier book i preludes and fugues 1 8 label. The solemn and expressive, recitative character of the melody is reminiscent of bach s passion music. The welltempered clavier, book 1, bwv 846869 1722 page 2. Early history of bachs welltempered clavier, book ii. I was very impressed with the set and have been looking forward to his recording of book ii which has just been issued. This version is broadly similar to the 1722 autograph manuscript. The well tempered clavier by johann sebastian bach. The welltempered clavier, book 1, preludes and fugues.
Preludes and fugues through all tones and semitones name translations. Bach thought it would be a hoot and a challenge to himself to try to write 24 preludes and fugues in all the keys of the new welltempered tuning. 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. Well tempered clavier book 1 schirmer library of classics. Kimiko ishizaka bach welltempered clavier, book 1 02 fugue no. Piano, pianokeyboard sheet music book by johann sebastian bach 16851750. I would appreciate any info on ranking of the difficulty of the preludes in the well tempered clavier. This is a later version of the fughetta in g major bwv 902 2 duration. Bach the well tempered clavier, book i, bwv 846869.
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