Her recording of bachs welltempered clavier in cooperation with bayerische rundfunk in munich is presented here. Book 1 opens with a prelude and fugue in the following sequence. The welltempered clavier, book i by david korevaar. Free sheet music for the complete 48 preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by j. Paul zimmerman the well tempered clavier part i fugue no 2 in cm bwv847 js bach. Prelude in c minor, bwv 847 the welltempered clavier, book i. C major, c minor, c sharp major, c sharp minor, d major, d minor, etc. Js bach, the welltempered clavier book 1, detailed. 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. Js bach, the welltempered clavier book 1, detailed comments. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742.
Well tempered clavier such as the prelude and fugue in e minor. Prelude and fugue in c minor and well tempered clavier. S 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 in c minor from the welltempered clavier book one recording in the online reserves score a fugue is a strict form of counterpoint. The first book is more focused in its greater stylistic unity than its successor. The welltempered clavier book 1 no 2 fugue in c minor bwv 847 johann sebastian bach. This is in contrast to modern songs which have a melody, usually sung or played by one voice, chords, and rhythm. The haunting fivevoice fugue in bflat minor has several characteristics which are notable. A detailed guide that analyzes the structural, harmonic and thematic frame of.
From book 2 of the 48, written about 1740 after he had moved to leipzig. The welltempered clavier, book i by david korevaar on. Pianist dina ugorskajs critically acclaimed recording of bachs welltempered clavier book ii, in cooperation with bayerische rundfunk in munich. In bachs time clavier keyboard was a generic name indicating a variety of keyboard instruments, most typically a harpsichord or clavichord but not excluding. After the exposition bach presents numerous stretti without any interruption. For most arrangements, see the separate pages for the individual preludes and fugues. Which one is your favorite prelude and fugue from bachs. The well tempered clavier book 1 scrolling youtube. This fugue in c major, the first fugue from the first book of bachs welltempered clavier, presents several interesting aspects.
Johann sebastian bach the well tempered clavier, book 1, bwv 846869 bluray disc version prelude and fugue no. From all the works written in the baroque era, no other work has been so well cherished, frequently performed and thoroughly studied than this work of bach s. Bach friedrich gulda the welltempered clavier, book. Download bach the well tempered clavier, book i, bwv 846869 in pdf and mp3 for free and without s from. Start studying prelude and fugue in c minor and well tempered clavier. Download bach well tempered clavier public domain sheet music from the. The well tempered clavier, book i complete preludes and fugues 124 a1. It is the second prelude and fugue in the first book of the welltempered clavier, a series of 48 preludes and fugues by the composer.
The welltempered clavier box set, import johann sebastian bach composer, angela hewitt performer format. Bach the well tempered clavier, book i, bwv 846869. The well tempered clavier, book 1 kimiko ishizaka classical 2015. The solemn and expressive, recitative character of the melody is reminiscent of bachs passion music. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Fugue no 1 in c major, bwv 846 the welltempered clavier. The well tempered clavier book 1 scrolling youtube a. The voices appear in the exposition in the unusual order of subject answer answer subject. The prelude is a gentle 2part invention in binary form sorry no repeats today followed by a solemn and expressive fugue. Johann sebastian bach the welltempered clavier, book 1, bwv 846869 bluray disc version prelude and fugue no.
The well tempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the well tempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. The welltempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the welltempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. My favourite recordings of bach s well tempered clavier are this one, sviatoslav richters and despite its mono sound edwin fischers. The welltempered clavier, book 1 kimiko ishizaka classical 2015. Prelude and fugue in c minor, bwv 847, is a keyboard composition written by johann sebastian bach.
It is the second prelude and fugue in the first book of the well tempered clavier, a series of 48 preludes and fugues by the composer. It doesnt refer to any particular instrumental combination, length or style. The well tempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. Kimiko ishizaka bach welltempered clavier, book 1 04 fugue no.
Prelude and fugue in eflat minor and dsharp minor, bwv 853. Prelude c minor the c min prelude of book 1 finds a parallel in wilhelm friedemann bachs clavierbuchlein keyboard booklet and, as ledbetter points out, it is quite clearly an exercise to make all fingers of both hands busy which, today, may seem nothing special, but at jsbs time it was a rather modern concept. A detailed guide that analyzes the structural, harmonic and thematic frame of the prelude and the fugue. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
Johann sebastian bach the welltempered clavier, book ii. Preludes and fugues the welltempered clavier, by j. The well tempered 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. 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. Schiffs 2012 recording is also good, but i prefer his earlier recording. I think gulda shows a little more variety of pacing and mood in book 1. One essential aspect in this project was the experience of returning to my early encounters with bachs music. Prelude and fugue in c sharp minor from welltempered.
Jan 01, 2014 listen to your favorite songs from bach. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes the largestscale and mostinfluential undertaking for. 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. This fugue in c major, the first fugue from the first book of bach s well tempered clavier, presents several interesting aspects. Fugue i in c major, bwv 846 well tempered clavier first book. My favourite recordings of bachs well tempered clavier are this one, sviatoslav richters and despite its mono sound edwin fischers.
The first fugue in the welltempered clavier is a beautiful introduction to the world of bachs fugues. A fugue is a style of musical composition where a theme melody is introduced, and then repeated in one or more other voices. Second, the theme features a dramatic and expressive leap of a minor 9th the big jump upwards between the 2nd and 3rd notes. The welltempered clavier book i andrei gavrilov piano. Bach friedrich gulda the welltempered clavier, book ii. 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. From all the works written in the baroque era, no other work has been so wellcherished, frequently performed and.
Schiffs early 1980s recording is good, but does not appeal to me as much as the above three. The first fugue in the well tempered clavier is a beautiful introduction to the world of bach s fugues. Fugue in c minor from the well tempered clavier book one recording in the online reserves score a fugue is a strict form of counterpoint. I had reported very favorably on guldas wtc 2nd book and indicated id be buying book l. Welltempered clavier here you find 3 complete recordings and several single preludes and fugues of the welltempered clavier by johann sebastian bach. The welltempered clavier book 1 no 2 fugue in c minor bwv 847 tab by johann sebastian bach. 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 welltempered clavier i by pierrelaurent aimard. Guldas welltempered clavier book ii bach cantatas website. Strictly speaking it is a composition technique as well as a compositon or section of a compostion that uses such a. A direct relationship between the prelude and its fugue, while not readily apparent, is. 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. Richard atkinson analyzes the amazing counterpoint in the astonishingly complex c sharp minor fugue from book i of bach s well tempered clavier.
C minor, at bar 4 it moves by degrees away from the original key to its relative major, e flat major, by bar 14. In each book, the first prelude and fugue set is in. The welltempered clavier, book i live in troy, ny 1987 by keith jarrett now. Moving gently back to c minor, moves to dominant pedal, and further clenches the original key. Kimiko ishizaka bach well tempered clavier, book 1 04 fugue no. Fugue c minor fugue book 1 c minor is an elegant and well balanced piece, which draws its fascination of its pure structure and the beauty of the interaction between the subject and the countersubjects.
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