Prelude and fugue in c minor from the well tempered clavier. Please do note, that in some bars in the bass voice you have to play a single note an octave higher, which shouldnt be a great problem. Composition history, later significance and influence, what tuning did bach intend. Jul 16, 20 the well tempered clavier is a collection of two books of keyboard music. Provided to youtube by cdbaby the well tempered clavier, book 1. The welltemperedclavier, book ii wtc 2 french title. The prelude has 28 measures and the time signature is 4 4. This prelude is an intentionally simple series of chord arpeggios, walking through some modulations in the vicinity of and returning back to c maj. Prelude and fugue in c minor, bwv 847, is a keyboard composition written by johann sebastian bach. The swiss pianist edwin fischer 18861960, whose roster of students included the great alfred brendel, is still much admired today. Prelude eb minor the 8th pfpair of book 1 is unusual in the sense that prelude and fugue are notated in different keys. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes the largestscale and mostinfluential undertaking for. Well tempered clavier with free interactive flashcards. Book ii of sergey schepkins renowned traversal of the welltempered clavier.
The well tempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. Bach the welltempered clavier, book 2, prelude and fuge. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment the welltempered clavier, book 2. 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 bachs.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Click here to visit my video blog and join me in discovering this rich and complex masterpiece. I had reported very favorably on guldas wtc 2nd book and indicated id be buying book l. The fact that something is in c major with no flats or sharps doesnt mean that its easy to perform. Which published edition of this work would you all recommend for me so that i can get the fingering right. Js bach, the welltempered clavier book 1, detailed. For book 2, to view originals is a more complex exercise, given the lack of the one authoritative original from js bachs hand and the fragmentation of historical copies see the work of yo tomita for more info on this. Start studying prelude and fugue in c minor and well tempered clavier. His complete recording of both books of bachs welltempered clavier took three years to make 193336. Kimiko ishizaka bach well tempered clavier, book 1 03 prelude no. The haunting fivevoice fugue in bflat minor has several characteristics which are notable. The well tempered clavier, book 2 by peter hill now.
I will be releasing a series of short videos about bachs well tempered clavier, book 1 as i tour the work around the world. Ab major works well as well as c minor from the second book. Such thoughts perhaps passed through bachs mind too when surveying his own keyboard output, and the profound differences in. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile. 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. Thoughtful, undogmatic bach playing from a pianist who is unafraid to characterize individual pieces strongly. Well tempered clavier book i, prelude c major we start our analysis with the, so to say, entry door into the 48, the well tempered clavier book i, prelude c maj. Information from its description page there is shown below. Each book contains 24 relatively free, improvisatory preludes, each of which precedes a fugue. A selection of 10 pieces by bach for amateur pianists or pupils. Second, the theme features a dramatic and expressive leap of a minor 9th the big jump upwards between the 2nd and 3rd notes. The well tempered clavier confirms a multitude of popular theories in an episode marked by bleak revelations and tragic results. His complete recording of both books of bachs well tempered clavier took three years to make 193336. Excerpts from the welltempered clavier such as the prelude and fugue in e minor, bwv 855 or contrapuntal gems such as the sinfonia no.
Two guitars are required to fully play this piece, since it was written for a keyboard instrument. The 2nd prelude, in cminor, is a dramatic, almost mechanical creation where tempo and articulation are the principal interpretive tools available to the artist. Welltempered clavier book 2 by christiane jaccottet on. The welltempered clavier is a work which is generally regarded as being among the most important works in the history of western classical music. S welltempered clavier the, book 1 by jeno jando now. All bach lovers need to hear this young russian pianist. The welltempered 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. Bachs own maturation process but also the impetus for the emerging style and struct. Js bach, the welltempered clavier book 1, detailed comments. 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. Kimiko ishizaka bach welltempered clavier, book 1 07 prelude no. Prelude no 2 in c minor, bwv 847 the welltempered clavier.
One essential aspect in this project was the experience of returning to my early encounters with bachs music. Weve begun with the well tempered clavier the prelude and fugue in c minor from book 1. 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. Mar 29, 2011 frederic chopin admired bach above all others and knew the 48 preludes and fugues by heart.
There is less clarity about the history of part two. The well tempered clavier, book one, prelude and fugue no. Preludes and fugues the welltempered clavier, by j. 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 fugues in bachs two volumes of the welltempered clavier. Bach the well tempered clavier, book ii prelude and fugue no. What is the significance of the welltempered clavier. Pianist alexandra papstefanou performs the well tempered clavier, books i and ii in a complete 4cd recording of the works. Prelude in c minor, bwv 847 the welltempered clavier, book i. Well tempered clavier flashcards and study sets quizlet. Well tempered clavier book 1 from christiane jaccottet. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and.
The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. Bach wrote 48 preludes and fugues in the two well tempered clavier books. The prelude is not heavily ornamented, but it does have a few trills. Well tempered clavier book ii by edith pichtaxenfeld. Kimiko ishizaka bach welltempered clavier, book 1 03 prelude no. Prelude and fugue in c minor, bwv 871 bach, johann sebastian. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment the welltempered clavier, book 1. The well tempered clavier, book i live in troy, ny 1987 by keith jarrett now. From the palazzo labia, venice, 2000 the welltempered clavier book ii nikolai demidenko piano johann sebastian bach prelude. Here is the play index, courtesy of the very kind youtuber. 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.
I think gulda shows a little more variety of pacing and mood in book 1. Commons is a freely licensed media file repository. Pianist dina ugorskajs critically acclaimed recording of bachs well tempered clavier book ii, in cooperation with bayerische rundfunk in munich. Here, following the radiant c major, bach gradually starts unfolding his view of the darker side of the. Prelude and fugue in d major, bwv 874 index of book 2. This prelude from jsb is a transcription from the piano scores bach wohltemperiertes klavier 2, edition peters. 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. Page discuss this piece 4 report issue view source history what links here related changes printable version permanent. Digging deep into the mps catalog for its first reissues of 2009, promising music revives drummer alphonse mouzons virtue, an eclectic 1977 fusion date that may have coasted towards nascent smooth jazz territory but highlights the significant difference between what that term meant then and now with a chorus singing master funk over the funky opening track of the same name, and mouzons. 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 welltempered clavier, book i prelude and fugue no. Listen to your favorite songs from well tempered clavier book 2 by christiane jaccottet now.
Sep 07, 2017 the two volumes of bachs the welltempered clavier together represent a wealth of musical invention, ingenuity and delight. Chopins first etude or schumanns toccata are in c major and are notoriously difficult. Bach the welltempered clavier ii gulda download buy now it was composed in the prelude is in the key of c minor. In some of the areas, the fingering is driving me crazy. Kimiko ishizaka bach well tempered clavier, book 1 04 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. Prelude and fugue in c minor, bwv 847 bach, johann sebastian. Eminent bachspecialist sir andras schiff here performs book i. This website is incredibly resourceful, and one can especially check the 1722 original of the well tempered clavier book 1. The episode has an 89% score on rotten tomatoes and has an average rating of 8. Free sheet music for the complete 48 preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by j.
The well tempered clavier, book 2 glenn gould on allmusic 1993. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Well tempered clavier book ii by edith pichtaxenfeld now. To begin, i could suggest c minor, d major, d minor and bb major as good points for departure. He is perhaps the foremost bach pianist of his generation. 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. The piece has tempo indications from prelude no 2 in c minor, bwv 847 the welltempered clavier, by j. Each book contains twentyfour preludes and fugues, both books begin with preludes and fugues in c major and c minor then move up chromatically be semitone, ending with b major and b minor. One of the greatest achievements in musical composition history, the well tempered clavier of johann sebastian bach, is a collection of two sets of preludes and fugues in all 24 major and minor keys. History get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube. Almost all of bachs vocal music deals with the christian tradition and were written for lutheran church services. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes the.