As on his 1989 goldberg variations recording, barenboims approach to the welltempered clavier book 1 puts pianism first and counterpoint last. Barenboims bach has a refreshing old world quality, reflecting his rounded tone, moderate tempos, and emphasis on harmonic tension. The free open air concert was conducted by daniel barenboim, who also conducted the new years concert 2009. The welltempered clavier, book i by daniel barenboim.
Here, the piano is not so far removed from the original keyboards of bachs time, but the interpretation by daniel barenboim of the welltempered clavier, book 1, is slightly unusual. Beethoven used to practice the well tempered clavier in all scales. Welltempered clavier book i played by daniel barenboim p. Book 1, part 1 the open well tempered clavier sheet music. Bach well tempered clavier roger woodward 199225 dc. With this recording of the welltempered clavier, book ii, daniel barenboim continues from where he left off with book i. Barenboim s bach has a refreshing old world quality, reflecting his rounded tone, moderate tempos, and emphasis on harmonic tension. Johann sebastian bach 16851750 the welltempered clavier, book i, bwv 846869. The pianist applies added bass octaves with less discretion this time, transforming certain pieces into bachmaninov preludes. 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. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends. Print and download in pdf or midi the open well tempered clavier.
In bachs time clavier keyboard was a generic name indicating a variety of keyboard instruments, most typically a harpsichord or clavichord but not excluding. Complete score of the well tempered clavier, book 1, by johann sebastian bach open well tempered clavier project. For most arrangements, see the separate pages for the individual preludes and fugues. Free sheet music for the complete 48 preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by j. 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. Complete score of the welltempered clavier, book 1, by johann sebastian bach open welltempered clavier project. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. Please feel free to comment on any notation engraving error complete.
Most piano performances of this work fall into one of two. For barenboim, bach is the most romantic of composers and his imaginative fullness and delicacy laugh to scorn a less bold or inclusive view. Preludes and fugues the welltempered clavier, by j. Loessers studio at the cleveland institute of music in 1964 by kenneth hamann. Bach the welltempered clavier book 1 barenboim warner. In each of the two parts of the wohltemperirte clavier, he brought together the musical couple prelude and fugue 24 times. In his recording of the welltempered clavier, barenboim makes frequent use of the rightfoot sustaining pedal, a device absent from the keyboard instruments of bachs time although the harpsichord was highly resonant, producing a sonority very different from the dry and often staccato sound favoured by glenn gould. Johann sebastian bach 16851750 the welltempered clavier book 1 cd 1. 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. It is always amazing that bach s keyboard music is robust enough to withstand so many interpretations and transcriptions. How jacqueline du pre, barenboims late wife, would have warmed to such performances.
It is always amazing that bachs keyboard music is robust enough to withstand so many interpretations and transcriptions. Bach the well tempered clavier, book i, bwv 846869. 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. Each volume contains a prelude and fugue in every major a nd minor key, totaling 48 pairs. In his recording of the well tempered clavier, barenboim makes frequent use of the rightfoot sustaining pedal, a device absent from the keyboard instruments of bach s time although the harpsichord was highly resonant, producing a sonority very different from the dry and often staccato sound favoured by glenn gould. Daniel barenboim takes to bachs great first book of the welltempered clavier like a virtuoso of the old school. The well tempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. 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. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Here are a few interesting points about how famous composers about this piece of work. The pianist applies added bass octaves with less discretion this time, transforming certain pieces into.
Bach enjoyed playing the organ, harpsichord, clavichord, and even the lautenclavicymbel, and. The welltempered clavier book ii, bwv 870893 arthur loesser, piano the master tapes for this recording were made in mr. 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. Preludes and fugues bwv 858 869 daniel barenboim piano recorded at teldex studio, berlin, 2730 december 2003. Here, the piano is not so far removed from the original keyboards of bach s time, but the interpretation by daniel barenboim of the well tempered clavier, book 1, is slightly unusual. Liberal applications of the sustain pedal, relaxed tempos, strong dynamic contrasts, and subtle coloration mark barenboims playing, and he aims in each of bachs 48 epigrammatic preludes and fugues to find a unique character, an individual world of drama a. Jul 08, 2017 daniel barenboim well tempered clavier, book ii, by johann sebastian bach, warner classics.
The well tempered clavier, book ii daniel barenboim. Each becomes a bach gem, with a specific musical shape. The welltempered clavier on organ as is widely accepted today, johann sebastian bach did not have a singledout keyboard instrument in mind when he. He approaches the 24 preludes and fugues from an unashamedly pianistic vantage point that is likely to drive latterday period performance mavens to head for the hills. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Barenboim, daniel well tempered clavier book 1 amazon. To him, each prelude and fugue is more than a mere exercise in counterpoint.
Daniel barenboims recent wtc is also on 5 cds, and it is in the nature of the. The well tempered clavier by bach david piano play it. 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. As you watch, youll see that bach uses stretto more and more, which heightens the tension of the piece. 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. In daniel barenboims hands, bachs welltempered clavier becomes the mightytempered concert grand. Many musical people do try the cycle through bachs piano works and there is a universe of bach piano recordings out there since glenn gould and associates brought these more to peoples attention starting in the 1960s. 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. Pablo casals reportedly claimed that one should play bach like brahms, and daniel barenboim certainly takes that advice to heart.
Johann sebastian bach 16851750 the welltempered clavier, book i, bwv 846869 cd 1 bwv 846857 59. Jul 22, 2017 52 videos play all daniel barenboim j. Westeastern divan orchestra foundations peral music staatskapelle berlin barenboim said akademie pierre boulez. The well tempered clavier is a work in two volumes. With this recording of the well tempered clavier, book ii, daniel barenboim continues from where he left off with book i. Aug 18, 2011 52 videos play all daniel barenboim j. Daniel barenboims recent wtc is also on 5 cds, and it is in the nature of the concert grand piano that some of this incredible music deserves a bit of a linger, so i have no doubt we shall see more of this kind of pattern in the.