Hewitt s book ii possesses is real depth, intelligence and maturity that makes this set stand out. Played on a replica of an 18thcentury harpsichord, with a big sound but not much range, this treatment of the preludes is interesting but gruff, writes andrew clements. Join us as she continues the second season of her remarkable fouryear journey through all of bachs keyboard works. The welltempered clavier 4cd box set angela hewitt. 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. A proper analysis of js bachs well tempered clavier is therefore simply a must for anybody who takes playing the 48 seriously. Oct 31, 2010 like thinkgreenlovepiano already said, i think all of them are very enjoyable to listen to, but some suggestions for the first book. The episode has an 89% score on rotten tomatoes and has an average rating of 8. Unless youre angela hewitt or glenn gould i would recommend mastering only a select few preludes and fugues rather than being okay. One can learn the entirety of both welltempered clavier books in a year, i would estimate, but it would take a lifetime to master.
This website is incredibly resourceful, and one can especially check the 1722 original of the welltempered clavier book 1. S well tempered clavier the, book 2 landowska 19511954 wanda landowska, who continued to perform and record up to her death in 1959, was renowned as the greatest harpsichordist of the first half of the twentieth century. Bachs welltempered clavier by angela hewitt, book ii cultural. Start studying prelude and fugue in c minor and well tempered clavier. 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. First, it is one of the rare fugues with five voices there are two in book 1 of the welltempered clavier, and none in book 2. Here you find 3 complete recordings and several single preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by johann sebastian bach. Bachs welltempered clavier which collection to buy.
Not only is angela hewitt the premier bach pianist of her generation but she is also a premier educator as seen in her abundent, highly detailed and thoroughly enjoyable liner notes that accompany her cds. Hewitts recordings of the well tempered clavier recent rerelease peter bright wrote february 25, 2008. I have a rather strong liking for sergey schepkins playing of book 2. The prelude in eb major from book 1 is sarabandelike. Ten years later, after her 200708 bach world tour in which she performed the complete welltempered clavier in 58 cities in 21 countries on six continents angela made an entirely new recording of this monumental work. The welltempered clavier, book 2 angela hewitt on allmusic 1999. Ten years ago angela hewitt recorded a version of the welltempered clavier book i which dazzled the critical world and recordbuying public. At the moment im leaning towards richters but feinbergs is a close second. Towards the end of last year, hyperion rereleased angela hewitt s recordings of the well tempered clavier from the late 1990s in a budget boxed set. 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. It is far longer with all the repeats it only just fits on two cds, more complex in writing, and not least of greater technical and structural difficulty for the performer. This website is incredibly resourceful, and one can especially check the 1722 original of the well tempered clavier book 1.
Concurrently, hyperion is releasing this limited edition box set of hewitt s 199899 iconic recordings of the 48 held by many critics to be the definitive piano version of bachs incomparable. I bought this set because i have admired angela hewitt s style since hearing he working through the beethoven piano sonatas on the radio some years ago, i have not been. Nov 27, 2014 played on a replica of an 18thcentury harpsichord, with a big sound but not much range, this treatment of the preludes is interesting but gruff, writes andrew clements. I would appreciate any info on ranking of the difficulty of the preludes in the well tempered clavier. 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 the modern german spelling for the collection is. August 2007 sees the start of angela hewitt s bach world tour in which she will bring her celebrated performances of the well tempered clavier to twentyfive countries on six continents. 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. I bought this set because i have admired angela hewitts style since hearing he working through the beethoven piano sonatas on the radio some years ago, i have not been. The welltempered clavier 1997 recording to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Hewitts recordings of the well tempered clavier recent rerelease. Ranking of difficulty of well tempered clavier preludes. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes the largestscale and mostinfluential undertaking for. 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. Acclaimed as one of the most creative and thoughtful performers of j.
Bachs complete welltempered clavier by angela hewitt highlights. The welltempered clavier i by angela hewitt, johann sebastian bach, none from amazons classical music store. A proper analysis of js bachs welltempered clavier is therefore simply a must for anybody who takes playing the 48 seriously. So far, almost every interpretaion of bachs well tempered clavier involves the radical faith about music and music performance, and every one tried their best excavating the great depth hidden in this reportoire. Well tempered clavier book one angela hewitt early. From all the works written in the baroque era, no other work has been so wellcherished, frequently performed and. Bac h the welltempered clavier, book i prelude and fugue no. Bachs welltempered clavier by angela hewitt, book ii.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Im looking at purchasing a cd of the wtc book 1 and maybe 2. S welltempered clavier the, book 2 landowska 19511954 wanda landowska, who continued to perform and record up to her death in 1959, was renowned as the greatest harpsichordist of the first half of the twentieth century. The welltempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the welltempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. The welltempered clavier confirms a multitude of popular theories in an episode marked by bleak revelations and tragic results. Play all mix bachs complete welltempered clavier by angela hewitt highlightsyoutube bach. Now, fresh from her bach world tourin which she performed the complete welltempered clavier from august 2007 until the end of october 2008 in 58 cities in 21 countries on. 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. Bachs welltempered clavier is one of the cornerstones of western classical music. So far, almost every interpretaion of bachs welltempered clavier involves the radical faith about music and music performance, and every one tried their best excavating the. The welltempered clavier 2008 recording angela hewitt.
Listen, for example to the sheer joyousness of the c. I know there have been discussions of ranking the difficulty of the well tempered clavier for example, bartok, but it is my understanding that those take into account the fugues as well. Bachs keyboard music since the innovative performances of her compatriot, glenn gould, canadian pianist angela hewitt has certainly matched her usual exquisite playing in this 2008 set of the well tempered clavier, an anticipated followup to the 2007 reissue of her 1997 recordings. Well tempered clavier flashcards and study sets quizlet. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. The welltempered clavier cda677414 johann sebastian. Angela hewitt has made bachs music the cornerstone of her brilliant, exuberant artistry. The well tempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the well tempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. The welltempered clavier, book 1 angela hewitt on allmusic 1998. His works such as the brandenburg concertos are known for their technical depth and artistic beauty. In fact, book 2 is generally far more difficult than book 1 in every way. Had the term well tempered clavier changed by 1742. The well tempered clavier, book 2 angela hewitt on allmusic 1999.
Preludes and fugues the welltempered clavier, by j. Major prelude and fugue with its sobachian ornamental twists and turns. Towards the end of last year, hyperion rereleased angela hewitts recordings of the well tempered clavier from the late 1990s in a budget boxed set. It was followed shortly afterwards by book ii which was similarly received. In this concert she plays bachs 24 preludes and fugues from the welltempered clavier, book i. Welcome to talk classical a community covering every aspect of classical music.
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. The first was the glenn gould set from the 1960s, remastered for sony in 1993, so i must have had it for nearly 20 years. Prelude and fugue in c minor and well tempered clavier. Like thinkgreenlovepiano already said, i think all of them are very enjoyable to listen to, but some suggestions for the first book. Johann sebastian bach was a noted german composer, keyboardist, and violinist.
Second, the theme features a dramatic and expressive leap of a minor 9th the big jump upwards between the 2nd and 3rd notes. 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. The haunting fivevoice fugue in bflat minor has several characteristics which are notable. This is my second set of the well tempered clavier. The well tempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. 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. Hewitt s recordings of the well tempered clavier recent rerelease peter bright wrote february 25, 2008. The welltempered clavier by angela hewitt, johann sebastian bach, none from amazons classical music store. If my reaction to book i was tepid, it was more than thawed by my enthusiasm for book ii.
In 199798 angela hewitt recorded a version of the welltempered clavier which dazzled the critical world and recordbuying public. The well tempered clavier, book one, prelude and fugue no. The well tempered 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. Free sheet music for the complete 48 preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by j. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In thomas manns novel lotte in weimar an old goethe muses on the achievements of his youth and of his maturity the. Here you find 3 complete recordings and several single preludes and fugues of the welltempered clavier by johann sebastian bach. 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.
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