Bach, the welltempered clavier, book i, prelude no 2. The worldfamous pianist andras schiff, a most familiar name to bach fans on account of his complete recordings of bach s piano works, has provided fingerings for both parts of the well tempered clavier. Bach, andras schiff the welltempered clavier, book. Download a free and public domain recording and musical.
He moves quickly through both prelude and fugue, losing much sense of emotional involvement and missing the mark. Andras schiff, like perahia, commands a wide range of colours, though. Distinguished bach specialist sir andras schiff returned to the bbc proms in 2018 to present book ii of the welltempered clavier. Sir andras schiff plays the welltempered clavier, book ii prelude. Free sheet music for the complete 48 preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by j. Any list of great bach recordings is, of course, going to be subjective, but we. Ewa poblockas welltempered clavier book 1 encompasses some of the. While this welltempered clavier book ii recording presents some of glenn goulds formidable strengths an awesome technical command, the ability to project a wide variety of sounds textures and an always original interpretation it strikes me as one of the pianists weaker js bach recordings.
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. Preludes and fugues through all tones and semitones name translations. The well tempered clavier, book ii to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Bach, andras schiff the welltempered clavier, book 2. The preludes and fugues that make up bachs welltempered clavier operate on multiple levels at once theyre a compilation of techniques for. Books 1 and 2 complete dover music for piano by bach, j. Bach, prelude in c minor wtc i, czerny edition, measures 120. The prelude moves inexorably forward like a huge musical juggernaut. Andras schiffs bach tour comes to 92nd street y the new york. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. All these years later i have finally purchased book two, featuring mr.
Bachs greatest works, classical music playlist duration. The 50 greatest js bach recordings 2019 update gramophone. Bach, andras schiff the welltempered clavier, book 2 music. The welltempered clavier, book 2 rosalyn tureck on allmusic 2002. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile. Teil i nr 2 bwv 847 cmoll figuriertes praludium tanzfuge 3. Bachs well tempered clavier book ii, part 1 bach cantatas.
The well tempered clavier book 2 scrolling youtube. Deceptive cadence the pianist has such an intimate relationship with the welltempered clavier, hearing him play its kaleidoscopic preludes and. Communing daily with bach helps the pianist stay fit and inspired. The welltempered clavier youtube 7 hours the best of bach. 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. The well tempered clavier book 2 scrolling gerubach. Whats unusual here is the melding of two different types of keyboard, one. Order from your preferred classical music cd store. And when he plays bachs welltempered clavier which moves from. Schiff imbued the welltempered claviers 24 preludes and fugues with a formidable sense of direction, writes martin kettle.