Bach, andras schiff the welltempered clavier, book 2. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes the largestscale and mostinfluential undertaking for. Such thoughts perhaps passed through bachs mind too when surveying his own keyboard output, and the profound differences in sensibility that distinguish the second volume of the. The welltempered clavier book 1 no 2 fugue in c minor bwv 847 tab by johann sebastian bach. The welltempered clavier wikipedia republished wiki 2. It is generally far more difficult than book 1 however, with greater technical and structural difficulty for the performer. Prelude d major the prelude book 1 d major is composed in the style of a velocity exercise for the right hand, with the left hand contributing simple 4th note lines to accompany the flow of the 16th notes and emphasize the modulations. But i feel theres much more going on in the details of the music which only gould and tureck examine. In jill crosslands own words, no other music is so perfect an integration of emotional. The welltempered clavier, book 2 glenn gould on allmusic 1993. It was the ultimate workbook, open to constant change and refining by bach himself. You can hear the later, studio recording of the same piece in this video. Please note the id wristband is for content id dispute purposes.
S welltempered clavier the, book 2 landowska 19511954 by johann. In the german of 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 welltempered clavier is a collection of solo keyboard music composed by johann sebastian bach. In the presence of this consistently contrapuntal music, we may find ourselves listening contrapuntally, the musics lines carrying us effortlessly forward while also referring us back, the succession of preludes and fugues rising step by step to present us with new things and remind us of old ones. Welltempered clavier the, book 2 landowska 19511954 wanda landowska, who continued to perform and record up to her death in 1959, was renowned as the greatest harpsichordist of the first half of the twentieth century.
Fugue no 2 in cminor, bwv 847 the welltempered clavier. Books i and ii, complete dover music for piano johann sebastian bach. Prelude and fugue d major, bwv 850 well tempered clavier book i. The well tempered clavier, book one, prelude and fugue no.
The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. 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. Ranking of difficulty of well tempered clavier preludes. The welltempered clavier, book 2 johann sebastian bach.
Analysis js bachs music combines two elements, namely a high degree of formalism and complexity with utmost beauty. The welltempered clavier, book 2 by peter hill now. The two major primary sources for this collection of preludes and fugues are the london original lo manuscript. The welltempered clavier, book 2, bwv 870893, musical incipits and difficulty ratings. The welltempered clavier, book 2, an album by johann sebastian bach, peter hill on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. It is interesting to hear how kimikos interpretation of the piece evolved from 20 to 2014, over. The welltempered clavier, book 2 by bob van asperen on. The cminor fugue, in three voices, is textbook material for learning what a fugue really is. The welltempered clavier i, fuga ix piano solo the welltempered clavier i, fuga viii piano solo the welltempered clavier i, fuga x piano. Fugue no 1 in c major, bwv 846 the welltempered clavier. Bach the well tempered claiver book 2 feinberg youtube. Well tempered clavier flashcards and study sets quizlet. The welltempered clavier, book 2, bwv 870893 johann.
Completed by 1742, book 2 was intended as a complement to book 1, not as a replacement. Download bach well tempered clavier public domain sheet music from. Paul zimmerman the well tempered clavier part i fugue no 2 in. One of the 48 pieces is dedicated to someone or something you love or honor. Piano, pianokeyboard sheet music book by johann sebastian bach 16851750. The welltempered clavier, book 2 sviatoslav richter on allmusic 2012. 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. Schiff plays the 48 preludes and fugues on the piano, with the utmost sensitivity to voicing and the phrasing of counterpoint. Bach loved numbers, symbolism, and symmetry, so this is very likely his way of showing that. The welltempered clavier book ii nikolai demidenko piano. Daveconservatoire uses a live performance by kimiko ishizaka from 20 to exemplify various fugal constructions in this video. Book ii of her recording of bachs welltempered clavier was made between 1951 and 1954 at her home in lakeville. In thomas manns novel lotte in weimar an old goethe muses on the achievements of his youth and of his maturity the former the work of genius, the latter the work of greatness.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. The welltemperedclavier, book ii wtc 2 french title. Many performers touch the first aspect only briefly and focus on the flow of the music, to be able to express the inner beauty of the work. 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. Prelude and fugue in d major, bwv 874 index of book 2.
I would appreciate any info on ranking of the difficulty of the preludes in the well tempered clavier. Here, following the radiant c major, bach gradually starts unfolding his view of. Prelude and fugue in c minor, bwv 847 kenneth gilbert. It consists of one prelude and fugue for each of the 24 major and minor keys. Compare the harmonies of the ending with those at the end of chopins c sharp minor study op. Fugue edith pichtaxenfeld johann sebastian bach bach. Baroque keyboard pieces book iii intermediat piano solo abrsm publishing.
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