His rendition is relatively pure and unadorned, which some may find a bit pedestrian. The welltempered clavier, book 2 classical music album play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and. Published on sep 8, 2017 in prom 73 sir andras schiff performs part 1 of the old testament of the keyboard repertoire. Shop and buy the welltempered clavier book i, bwv 846869 sheet music. Notable performances there are lots of recordings of the well tempered clavier available, and one can find them easily either through itunes and amazon, or in the more specialist eshops, such as presto one can find even rare records, such as giesekings or pollinis recordings of the well tempered clavier. Bach, andras schiff the welltempered clavier, book. The last piece of both books is in bminor which is the key to death. Book two of the welltempered clavier dates from 173842 some 20 years after book one and was assembled from both newly composed pieces and various existing preludes and fugues going back a number of years. Johann sebastian bach the welltempered clavier, book 1, bwv 846869 bluray disc version prelude and fugue no.
Certainly the clean, limpid textures of these performances are one of their most. That schiff decca set remains a model of sovereign intelligence, limpid playfulness and pianism, but in revisiting the well tempered clavier he has said that he wants to eliminate touches of sentimentality. Piano solo sheet music book by johann sebastian bach 16851750. He discusses aspects of performance practice in a detailed preface. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Andras schiff prom 2018 well tempered clavier book ii c256hz.
Andras schiff plays bach for about an hour every morning. Aug 30, 2018 that is what it means for a pianist to perform the complete book ii of bachs the welltempered clavier at the proms. This is a very good introduction to the keyboard repertoire of js bach, as well as a fine example of jarretts ability to cross over to classical music when the mood takes him. Gramophone wrote that schiff remains a stimulating bach pianist who happily refuses to rest on his discographical laurels. The welltempered clavier, book i andras schiff on allmusic 1986. The welltempered clavier, book 2 classical archives. Andras schiff bachs instrumental works discography.
In the last of the 24 prelude and fugue pairs that make up book i of the welltempered clavier, written in 1722, bach looks ahead to the companion volume that he would compose some two decades later. Andras schiff prom 2018 well tempered clavier book ii c. For instance, i am used to analyze in detail what andras schiff proposes in the henle editions of the well tempered clavier. I like hearing andras schiff s interpretation of bach and also enjoy listening to other pianists play bach. Schiff has captured bachs spirit very well he has bach in. The welltempered clavier book 1 2020 bluray 1080i avc dtshd. The welltempered clavier, book i andras schiff songs. Now theres schiffs playing bachs welltempered clavier, book ii, at the 2018 bbc proms, and if its even possibleits even more incredible that, once again, schiff plays the entire 140minute work from memory. Aug 29, 2018 following his performance of book 1 in 2017, distinguished pianist and bach specialist sir andras schiff returns to present the complete book 2 of j. Schiff has captured bach s spirit very well he has bach in his soul above all.
As a young pianist, andras schiff earned wide esteem for his 1980s recordings of the major keyboard works of j. Thursday 20 september 2012 should this item be out of stock at the time of your order, we would expect to be able to supply it to you within 4 7 business days. The worldfamous pianist andras schiff, a most familiar name to bach fans on account of his complete recordings of bachs piano works, has provided fingerings for both parts of the welltempered clavier. Amazons choice for bach well tempered clavier book 1 and 2 see all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic.
Tf is a young austrian pianist whose wtc book 1 is very well played and worth to listen to. The two volumes of bachs the welltempered clavier together represent a wealth of musical invention, ingenuity and delight. Johann sebastian bach the welltempered clavier, book 1. Bachs sequences of preludes and fugues in every key a wealth of musical. For instance, i am used to analyze in detail what andras schiff proposes in the henle editions of the welltempered clavier. Allow ads on allmusic by whitelisting this site or disabling your ad blocker. Bach welltempered clavier complete andras schiff pn ecm 001733702 4 cds. Sep 07, 2017 the two volumes of bachs the welltempered clavier together represent a wealth of musical invention, ingenuity and delight. Twentyfive years ago, pianist andras schiff recorded the complete preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by j. Much interest was generated when it was announced that schiff would play book 1 of the welltempered clavier as part of the 2017 bbc proms at a latenight concert performed without a break. 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. This page lists all recordings of the well tempered clavier, book 1. The ornamentation is less exuberant, the rubato less intrusive, and schiff is more determined to let bachs. For his third recording of the suites, the dutch cellist tunes his instrument down by a whole tone to the pitch which was commonly used in cothen where bach composed the works, whilst schiffs second take on the welltempered clavier is more direct and less sentimental than its predecessor.
Consider supporting allmusic in one of the following ways. Compare the fugue of book 1 to the kyrie of the bminor mass. Johann sebastian bach the welltempered clavier, book 1, bwv 846869. The preludes and fugues that make up bachs welltempered clavier operate on multiple levels at once theyre a compilation of techniques for. The result feels more like an evolution than a rejection of his youthful preoccupations. I think youll enjoy the work of andras schiff on this recording. Bachs keyboard music on the modern piano, pianists are confronted with various fundamental questions. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. Andras schiff has recorded the 48 preludes and fugues that make up the welltempered clavier before, in the mid80s as part of his. I like hearing andras schiffs interpretation of bach and also enjoy listening to other pianists play bach.
The well tempered clavier, book 1 by keith jarrett. The welltempered clavier revised edition part i, bwv. The clavichord, the harpsichord, the organ, the pedalharpsichord. Johann sebastian bach the well tempered clavier, book 1, bwv 846869 bluray disc version prelude and fugue no.
This is a very good introduction to the keyboard repertoire of js bach, as well as a fine example of jarretts ability to cross. The well tempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. Sir andras schiff plays the welltempered clavier, book i youtube. Andras schiff is a true master of playing js bach on the keyboard, and his performances are incredibly clear, transparent, even lucid.
Twentyfive years ago, pianist andras schiff recorded the complete preludes and fugues of the welltempered clavier by j. The welltempered clavier book i, bwv 846869 by johann. 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. Jan 16, 20 andras schiffs welltempered guide to bach. I am not a super music critic, but just someone who enjoys the music played by great artists. The welltempered clavier, book 1 classical music album play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and best organized classical music site on the web. Johann sebastian bach the welltempered clavier, book 1 2. All these years later i have finally purchased book two, featuring mr. Sir andras schiff plays the welltempered clavier, book i. Schiffs bach sings and dances, and has a clarity derived from a mesmerising touch and an aversion to the sustain pedal.
Over time, schiff says that this music that his relationship with this music that he performs every morning has changed slightly. That is what it means for a pianist to perform the complete book ii of bachs the welltempered clavier at the proms. Tf has an exceptionally smooth technique, which enables him to produce often fast and entirely lucid interpretations, that have a very straight and classical approach to it. I was very impressed with the set and have been looking forward to his recording of book ii which has just been issued. Sir andras schiff plays the welltempered clavier, book ii prelude. The welltempered clavier, book ii schiff by bach, johann sebastian on dvd. The welltempered clavier, book 1 complete to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover.
The welltempered clavier revised edition part i, bwv 846. The welltempered clavier revised edition part i, bwv 846869. Deceptive cadence the pianist has such an intimate relationship with the welltempered clavier, hearing him play its kaleidoscopic preludes and. There are several justly acclaimed recordings of this work, from glenn goulds brilliantly quirky account to. Eminent bachspecialist sir andras schiff here performs book i.
The welltempered clavier, book 1 classical archives. Distinguished bach specialist sir andras schiff returned to the bbc proms in 2018 to present book ii of the welltempered clavier. The well tempered clavier, book 1 to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Schiff s bach sings and dances, and has a clarity derived from a. Sir andras schiff is heralded as one of the finest bach interpreters today, and this first complete performance at the prestigious bbc proms was. Never before has even half of the sublime and seminal 48 taken the royal albert hall stage in unmutilated form. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes the largestscale and mostinfluential undertaking for.
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