Book 1 was written in 1722 towards the end of bachs period as capellmeister at cothen and book 2 appeared some twenty two years later in 1744. The welltempered clavier, composed in 1722 and 1744 and widely considered bachs pinnacle of keyboard music, is divided into two books, each containing 24 preludes and fugues, with each prelude and fugue moving successfully upwards in key, starting with c major. 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. Complete score of the welltempered clavier, book 1, by johann sebastian bach open welltempered clavier project. Bach, glenn gould the welltempered clavier, book 1. Every great keyboard composer studied it thoroughly, including schubert, beethoven, chopin, brahms and schumann who advised let the welltempered clavier be your daily bread. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic.
Preludes and fugues the welltempered clavier, by j. Richard atkinson analyzes the amazing counterpoint in the astonishingly complex dsharp minor fugue from book i of bachs welltempered. The welltempered clavier, book 1 a composers approach by don freund on amazon music. The preludes and fugues that make up bachs welltempered clavier operate on multiple levels at once theyre a compilation of. 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. Overview and detailed comment sections the well tempered clavier book 1 presents an incredible variety of beautiful and partly highly sophisticated keyboard pieces, each of which it makes sense to devote time to. The welltempered clavier, book 1 3 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars. Eminent bachspecialist sir andras schiff here performs book i. Please feel free to comment on any notation engraving error complete. 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.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Analysis of dsharp minor fugue from the welltempered clavier. With pairings of preludes and fugues for each major and minor key, bachs masterwork still serves as one of the most potent tools for students of the piano. Unless youre angela hewitt or glenn gould i would recommend mastering only a select few preludes and fugues rather than being okay. Indepth analysis and interpretation, siglind bruhn has crafted 48 jewels of her own, 48 elegant and eloquent visualizations of bachs precious fugues. And in the sentimental piety of the fugues in aflat major and b major with their tender elisions of phrases something of the deep harmoniousness of some later fugues in book two of the well tempered clavier 1744 is prefigured. Free sheet music for the complete 48 preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by j. Such thoughts perhaps passed through bachs mind too when surveying his own keyboard output, and the profound differences in. The welltempered clavier, book i, preludes and fugues 18. Maurizio pollini deutsche grammophon, two cds andrew clements. A proper analysis of js bachs welltempered clavier is therefore simply a must for anybody who takes playing the 48 seriously. Book 11722, book 21724 significance of title well tempered.
Aug 14, 2011 licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of sony classical. Archivdg recently reissued ralph kirkpatricks performances of bachs well tempered clavier book 1 which were recorded in 1959 on the clavichord. Archivdg recently reissued ralph kirkpatricks performances of bach s well tempered clavier book 1 which were recorded in 1959 on the clavichord. The well tempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the well tempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. Internal evidence for this may be seen in the fact that in book 1 bach. The welltempered clavier is generally regarded as one of the most influential works in the history of western classical music. A, e, b and fsharp majors where the tonecolour is modulated in the most subtle way. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes the largestscale and mostinfluential undertaking for. This is especially true for the longer pieces, only few can really understand those in detail merely based on musical instinct and talent i, for instance, cant. Synonyms for research at with free online thesaurus, antonyms, and definitions. Glenn gould 1932 1982 bach the welltempered clavier. Book 1 1722, book 21724 significance of title well tempered. Bach the well tempered clavier book 1 feinberg youtube.
A detailed guide that analyzes the structural, harmonic and thematic frame of the prelude and the fugue. Through her generosity, they are provided here at earsense where they play an. Production the welltempered clavier was written by dan dietz and katherine lingenfelter, and was directed by michelle maclaren. Book 1, part 1 the open well tempered clavier sheet music.
From all the works written in the baroque era, no other work has been so wellcherished, frequently performed and. The well tempered clavier consists in its entirety of two books, each of 24 preludes and fugues, in which there is one for each major and minor key. The well tempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. Complete score of the well tempered clavier, book 1, by johann sebastian bach open well tempered clavier project. 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.
Bachs welltempered clavier indepth analysis and interpretation siglind bruhn. Licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of sony classical. Prelude and fugue in c minor and well tempered clavier. Johann sebastian bach the welltempered clavier, book 1. The two volumes of bachs the welltempered clavier together represent a wealth of musical invention, ingenuity and delight. May 10, 2012 johann sebastian bach the well tempered clavier.
The welltempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. The welltempered clavier, complete book 1 by johann. Well tempered clavier flashcards and study sets quizlet. One can learn the entirety of both welltempered clavier books in a year, i would estimate, but it would take a lifetime to master. Print and download in pdf or midi the open well tempered clavier.
Bach bwv 846 fugue harmonic analysis with colored notes. With pairings of preludes and fugues for each major and minor key, bach s masterwork still serves as one of the most potent tools for students of the piano. John barnes analyzed the welltempered clavier s majorkey. The prelude is steadily and earnestly flowing, producing a polyphonic aria of rare beauty, similar to what js bach has achieved in book 1 prelude f. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846 893, 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 welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. It is the only episode of the season to not be written by either jonathan nolan or lisa joy, but rather by individuals who had worked with the two of them in their previous endeavors dietz with nolan on person of interest and lingenfelter with joy on pushing daisies. Sep 07, 2017 the two volumes of bachs the welltempered clavier together represent a wealth of musical invention, ingenuity and delight. Before the advent of modern tonality in the late 17th century, numerous composers produced collections of pieces in all seven modes.
Overview and detailed comment sections the welltempered clavier book 1 presents an incredible variety of beautiful and partly highly sophisticated keyboard pieces, each of which it makes sense to devote time to. Johann pachelbels magnificat fugues composed 16951706, georg muffats apparatus musicoorganisticus of 1690 and. The welltempered clavier book 1 by johann sebastian bach, jeno jando from amazons classical music store. Bachs welltempered clavier book 1 interpreted by s d. Production the well tempered clavier was written by dan dietz and katherine lingenfelter, and was directed by michelle maclaren. One of the 48 pieces is dedicated to someone or something you love or honor. Bach loved numbers, symbolism, and symmetry, so this is very likely his way of showing that. Bachs welltempered clavier is one of the cornerstones of western classical music. Pianist kimiko ishizaka has received extensive critical praise for her 2015 recording of j. Welltempered clavier book i bwv 846869 discography part 8. The welltempered clavier, book 1, bwv 846869, clavicembalo remastered, an album by helmut walcha on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes.
S welltempered clavier the, book 2 jando by johann sebastian bach. Although the welltempered clavier was the first collection of fully worked keyboard pieces in all 24 keys, similar ideas had occurred earlier. Synonyms for analyze at with free online thesaurus, antonyms, and definitions. The well tempered clavier, book one, prelude and fugue no. Synonyms for analysis at with free online thesaurus, antonyms, and definitions.
Composed about 20 years apart, the two sets of 24 preludes and fugues that constitute the two books of johann sebastian bachs welltempered clavier didnt start off as one huge collection of 48 works in fact, the set of 24 preludes and fugues composed in 1742 were not issued as a sequel to the original wtc of 1722. Bach loved numbers, symbolism, and symmetry, so this is very likely his way of showing that he intended to write 24 fugues altogether. Although it was circulated in manuscript form, johann sebastian bachs the welltempered clavier was not published until 1801, some 80 years after it was composed. Js bach, the welltempered clavier book 1, detailed comments. After some practice, after having learned a few of these preludes and fougues, the fingering should become more natural and those fingering suggestions on the editions really become unneccessary. Bach gave the present title to the work, which was composed for the use and practice of musical youth eager to learn and for the amusement of those already skilled in this study. Such thoughts perhaps passed through bach s mind too when surveying his own keyboard output, and the profound differences in. 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. Bach, the welltempered clavier, book i, preulde no 1.
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