Richter bach the well tempered clavier book

Sadly, i had to give away piano lessons when i migrated and went to university. Bach composed the two books of the welltempered clavier not as a. 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. Johann sebastian bach 16851750 the well tempered clavier book 2 bwv 870893 sviatoslav richter piano. Continue from part 1 donald satz wrote february 16, 2001. Sviatoslav richter piano rca red seal olympia le chant du monde russian revelation. Sviatoslav richter youtube classical music for reading mozart, chopin, debussy.

With its magnificent and magisterial performances by sviatoslav richter, one would have imagined that this 1970 recording of the first book of bach s well tempered clavier would be on the shelf of everyone who reveres richter and worships bach. The melchizedek software has identified it as sviatoslav richters performance of book i from the well tempered clavier. The melchizedek software has identified it as sviatoslav richter s performance of book i from the well tempered clavier. The solemn and expressive, recitative character of the melody is reminiscent of bachs passion music. Maybe i will call richter s version fantastic and goulds version colourful. Prelude in d major continuous semiquavers from the right hand and a staccato bass line makes this prelude very joyous and playful. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The first volume is what harpsichordist luc beausejour has recorded here and what a solid performance it is. The preludes and fugues that make up bachs welltempered clavier operate on multiple levels at once theyre a compilation of techniques for keyboard writing, a polemic on the. Richter plays bach welltempered clavier book 1 discogs. Oct 26, 2011 i thought i would post a survey of recordings of bach s well tempered klavier. Welltempered clavier by sviatoslav richter 35626094928. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742.

It is not just one of the immortal masterpieces of the world music literature. The well tempered clavier, book 2 sviatoslav richter on allmusic 2012. The welltempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the welltempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. Maybe i will call richters version fantastic and goulds version colourful. Richters monumental 1992 complete recording of bachs 48. 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, and especially for the. Welltempered clavier here you find 3 complete recordings and several single preludes and fugues of the welltempered clavier by johann sebastian bach. Aug 02, 2017 the preludes and fugues that make up bachs welltempered clavier operate on multiple levels at once theyre a compilation of techniques for keyboard writing, a polemic on the. Richters welltempered clavier is characterized by its intellectual rigor and spiritual austerity and one can hear the voice of infinity singing in his playing. Moscow, 20 and 21 april 1969 on revelation rv 20003 cd as well as other pressings. 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. Johann sebastian bach 16851750 the welltempered clavier book 2 bwv 870893 sviatoslav richter piano. The welltempered clavier live in innsbruck, julyaugust 1973 played on piano by sviatoslav richter is superlative, very lively, perhaps a little fast at times but always engaging and in sum, a very satisfying performance. 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.

Free sheet music for the complete 48 preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by j. Certainly, it is much more satisfying than most other modern 21st century recorded versions like hewitts on hyperion. Bach s monumental collection of 48 preludes and fugues better known as the well tempered clavier was issued in two volumes. She combines schiffs discipline and unerring sense of tempo, with goulds uncompromising playing, and adds to it a feeling of gentleness and modesty. The well tempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the well tempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. Richter is a phenomenal pianist, whatever the repertoire. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. I have two versions of well tempered clavier, one is played by sviatoslav richter, and the other by gould. Bachs monumental collection of 48 preludes and fugues better known as the well tempered clavier was issued in two volumes. 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. For most arrangements, see the separate pages for the individual preludes and fugues. Even more amazing is the fact that richter learned the second book of this musical collection by. Like all richters other bach recordings, everything about richters performance is unsurpassed in the repertoire. Welltempered clavier book i the welltempered clavier, book ino.

The welltempered clavier, book 2 sviatoslav richter on allmusic 2012. 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. With its magnificent and magisterial performances by sviatoslav richter, one would have imagined that this 1970 recording of the first book of bachs welltempered clavier would be on the shelf of everyone who reveres richter and worships bach. In july and august of 1973 sviatoslav richter played bachs welltempered clavier over the course of four concerts in innsbruck big boxes. Nov 02, 2019 johann sebastian bach 1685 1750 the well tempered clavier, book 1 00. 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. Bach the welltempered clavier book 2 richter diabolus. Beausejour plays in a refreshingly straightforward manner with no silly antics or turbo. Richters rca recording of welltempered klavier still remains as one of the most aweinspring recording in his entire discography, and no other pianists can match the depth and the intense beauty richter captures. I cant report that the sound quality disguises his brilliance. The well tempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. She once tetchily told a younger pianist very well my dear, you play bach your way, i will play bach his way. More than any other, i feel that landowska reaches deeper into the soul of bach.

Richter bach the welltempered clavier book bwv 846 893. Nov 17, 2009 goulds interpretation of bach s music is well known and theres no exeption with this album. Complete score of the welltempered clavier, book 1, by johann sebastian bach open welltempered clavier project. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes the largestscale and mostinfluential undertaking for. This must be my leadin to richters account of bachs wtc, book 1 from russian revelation. Bach, sviatoslav richter the welltempered clavier, book 2. The first book was completed by 1722 with the second from around 174243. Bach, the welltempered clavier, book 1 sviatoslav richter. Perhaps rs bach transformed in 60s and 70s to more severe but always beuatiful german style of bach playing. Amazons choice for bach well tempered clavier book 1. From all the works written in the baroque era, no other work has been so wellcherished, frequently performed and. 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. Well tempered clavier book i by sviatoslav richter on amazon music. Johann sebastian bachs cycle of preludes and fugues, the welltempered clavier, holds a very special place in the world of music.

Bach, sviatoslav richter richter plays bach welltempered clavier book 1 at discogs. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Bach the well tempered clavier, book i, bwv 846869. Recently i listened to angela hewitts live performance of the work and was amazed by the supefaciality of her playing. In 1953, the russian pianist sviatoslav richter was enlisted to play at. Oct 14, 2014 listen to your favorite songs from bach. Listen to these exquisite renderings of bachs preludes and fugues and youll literally hear the pianists heart beat in the music. He plays a bosendorfer which accounts for the darker, less brilliant sound of the instrument, compared to a steinway. Bachs the welltempered clavier, recorded at the colyerfergusson hall at the university of kent in august 2018 and january 2019, was a dream come true for the british harpsichordist as he admits in the touching introductory text, confessing his lifelong admiration for the dual character of the first book. The release while it has virtues, which i will get to below is being oversold. The welltempered clavier, book 2 sviatoslav richter.

At first, as pianist thomas gunther starts in with pedal on the arpeggios of the first prelude. Goulds interpretation of bachs music is wellknown and theres no exeption with this album. 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. 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. Although recorded in 1969, it might as well have been 1939. This piece is very special to me i got hooked onto it at a young age, and pestered my parents to let me learn the piano.