A detailed guide that analyzes the structural, harmonic and thematic frame of. The welltempered clavier, book 2 friedrich gulda on allmusic 1995. Im not on a bach binge any longer, but theres one version ive had a hankering for which i had not acquired friedrich guldas set recorded in 1973 by philips. April 1972 book i and may 1973 book ii, mps studio, villingen mps records 0300650msw 4 cds.
For most arrangements, see the separate pages for the individual preludes and fugues. Jsb introduces one of his rare tempo indications in the prelude, marking the second section of the prelude with presto. Friedrich gulda welltempered klavier book 2 cd amoeba. 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. Such thoughts perhaps passed through bachs mind too when surveying his own keyboard output, and the profound differences in sensibility that distinguish the second volume of the. More than any other, i feel that landowska reaches deeper into the soul of bach. But i feel theres much more going on in the details of the music which only gould and tureck examine. The welltempered clavier, book 1 by friedrich gulda. The c minor prelude of bachs welltempered clavier is very well known and needs no introduction. Bach gulda welltempered clavier book 1 music cd album at cd universe, enjoy top rated service and worldwide shipping. Continue from part 1 donald satz wrote may 31, 2000. Guldas welltempered clavier book ii bach cantatas website. Johann sebastian bachs well tempered clavier posts.
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. The welltempered clavier, book 1 friedrich gulda on allmusic 1995. S the welltempered clavier, book 2 2 cds by friedrich gulda now. Buy gulda plays bach by friedrich gulda from amazons classical music store.
Bachs klavierbuchlein 1720 there is an almost complete collection of prelude and fughetta versions predating the 1722 autograph, known from a later copy by an. The first book of the welltempered clavier was composed in the early 1720s, with bachs autograph dated 1722. Bach the welltempered clavier i gulda 2 cds download. Bach the welltempered clavier, volume 2 piano solo sheet music. Download a free and public domain recording and musical score. The well tempered clavier, book 1 classical music album play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and best organized classical music site on the web. S the welltempered clavier, book 2 2 cds by friedrich gulda and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. Gulda s welltempered clavier book ii part 1 donald satz wrote december 9, 1999.
Oct 26, 2011 she once tetchily told a younger pianist very well my dear, you play bach your way, i will play bach his way. 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. There is nothing weak, tentative or retreating in this approach. 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. Some news from my research project on the welltempered clavier. She combines schiffs discipline and unerring sense of tempo, with goulds uncompromising playing, and adds to it a feeling of gentleness and modesty. The welltempered clavier, book 2 complete bwv 870893 johann sebastian bach. Listen, for instance, to the majesty which gulda reveals in the bwv 853 e flat minor prelude and fugue, book 1, number 8 cd. From all the works written in the baroque era, no other work has been so wellcherished, frequently performed and. 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. Bach friedrich gulda the welltempered clavier, book.
Bach gulda well tempered clavier book 1 music cd album at cd universe, enjoy top rated service and worldwide shipping. I would appreciate any info on ranking of the difficulty of the preludes in the well tempered clavier. Johann sebastian bach well tempered clavier piano solo ashley publications. The release while it has virtues, which i will get to below is being oversold.
Bach friedrich gulda the welltempered clavier, book ii 1995. A detailed guide that analyzes the structural, harmonic and thematic frame of the prelude and the fugue. Book ii of her recording of bachs welltempered clavier was made between 1951 and 1954 at her home in lakeville. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. Bwv852 bwv857 friedrich gulda, piano april 1972 no. 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 2 by gould, glenn from amazons classical music store. The well tempered clavier, book 2 complete bwv 870893 johann sebastian bach. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Preludes and fugues the welltempered clavier, by j. As you watch, youll see that bach uses stretto more and more, which heightens the tension of the piece. Free sheet music for the complete 48 preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by j. I think gulda shows a little more variety of pacing and mood in book 1.
Bach friedrich gulda the welltempered clavier, book ii. Johann sebastian bach the welltempered clavier i friedrich gulda. Gulda makes the music his own but only while its on loan from bach. The piano sonatas friedrich gulda mozart piano con.
The welltempered clavier, book 1 to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. The well tempered clavier book 2 by friedrich gulda 19951017 music. Apart from the early versions of several preludes included in w. The welltempered clavier, book 1 classical archives. Bach prelude and fugue in aflat major welltempered clavier, book ii. Johann sebastian bach performances of welltempered clavier book ii, part 2. Hi im looking to purchase a copy of the well tempered clavier played by friedrich gulda.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This prelude is an intentionally simple series of chord arpeggios, walking through some modulations in the vicinity of and returning back to c maj. Bach friedrich gulda the welltempered clavier, bk 2. 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. The welltempered clavier, book 1 classical music album play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and. There are two philips duo cds which you can pick up fairly cheaply on amazon marketplace which is what i was about to buy then i saw that there is also a 4 cd box set released a few years ago on the mps label which is considerably more expensive. The welltempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the welltempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. I had reported very favorably on guldas wtc 2nd book and indicated id be buying book l. The welltempered clavier book 2 by friedrich gulda. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes the largestscale and mostinfluential undertaking for. Johann sebastian bachs well tempered clavier posts facebook. Friedrich gulda the welltempered clavier, book 1 2 cd. 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. Ranking of difficulty of well tempered clavier preludes.