If you really enjoy wtc, be sure to collect both great pianists versions. The italian pianists intellectual lucidity, interpretive clarity, and technical virtuosity are apparent in every prelude and fugue, and his probing insights and penetrating analysis. The melchizedek software has identified it as sviatoslav richter s performance of book i from the well tempered clavier. Johann sebastian bach performances of welltempered clavier book i, part 1. I have two versions of well tempered clavier, one is played by sviatoslav richter, and the other by gould. Download bach the well tempered clavier, book i, bwv 846869 in pdf and mp3 for free and without s from. Bach, sviatoslav richter richter plays bach welltempered clavier book 1 at discogs. Richter s rca recording of well tempered 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.
Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Thank you to the reivewers on this site, and elsewhere, who pointed me in richters glowing direction. The melchizedek software has identified it as sviatoslav richters performance of book i from the well tempered clavier. I have two versions of welltempered clavier, one is played by sviatoslav richter, and the other by gould. The well tempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. Notable performances there are lots of recordings of the welltempered 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 welltempered clavier. Richter evayoungpianist mischa maisky plays bach cello suite no. Have always enjoyed the live wtc from richter, though there are elements of his studio recording which remain unsurpassed. Continue from part 1 donald satz wrote february 16, 2001. Johann sebastian bach welltempered clavier, book 1. Bach the well tempered clavier, book i, bwv 846869. You should hunt down the bootleg from munich 1990 of wtci 1 8, partita 4 and some transcriptions. The well tempered clavier, book 1 sviatoslav richter on allmusic 2011.
I cant report that the sound quality disguises his. Richter s painted this one with delicate shades, listen carefully from bar to bar he shades each one slightly differently as if he thought hard about how each bar should sound. 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. Richter s well tempered clavier tops a short list of recordings that find the humanity in what would otherwise be a clinical performance in the hands of a lesser pianist. 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. Prelude in d major continuous semiquavers from the right hand and a staccato bass line makes this prelude very joyous and playful.
Flac sviatoslav richter bach well tempered clavier. So, this is not only a fivestar performance, but amongst the very finest that exist, and the best that i know of. Essential richter recordings the legendary russian pianist would have been 100 this week. Prelude in d major continuous semiquavers from the right hand and a staccato bass. Theres nothing at all wrong with maurizio pollinis 2009 performance of bachs well tempered clavier, book 1.
The well tempered clavier, book 1 prelude and fugue no. Welltempered clavier book i the welltempered clavier, book ino. 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. 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. This is the third set of the well tempered clavier i have bought. Bachs welltempered clavier, book 1, robert cummings heaps on ample praise while comparing ishizaka directly to glenn gould and sviatoslav richter. Performances of welltempered clavier book i from sviatoslav richter. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The welltempered clavier, book 1 sviatoslav richter on allmusic 2011. Although recorded in 1969, it might as well have been 1939. Thank you to the reivewers on this site, and elsewhere, who pointed me in richter s glowing direction. Trevor pinnocks recording of book i of bachs welltempered clavier will be released on 10 april 2020 and can be preordered here.
You should hunt down the bootleg from munich 1990 of wtci 18, partita 4 and some transcriptions. Provided to youtube by iipdds the well tempered clavier, book 1 mieczyslaw horszowski the works of bach. Oct 26, 2011 another example the c major prelude which opens book i sounds like morning sunshine. Trevor pinnock to release first recording of bachs well. Js bach, the welltempered clavier book 1, detailed comments. Here is a marvelous, musthave recording of bachs well tempered clavier book one, one that exceeds richter s own legendary murky 197273 recording at klessheim castle, salzburg. Welltempered clavier, book 1, bwv846869 various arrangements play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and best organized classical music site on the web. Richters painted this one with delicate shades, listen. If you want a safebet, just buy one of the newer sets, like schiffs or ashkenazys. The balance between romantic playing, with considerable pedal use throughout, and gripping concentration yield a particularly special sound. Sokolovs bach is certainly right up there though i must confess, its recently become a bit overbearing. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. The sound may be superior here, but much of the performance remains the same. Js bach, the welltempered clavier book 1, detailed.
This must be my leadin to richters account of bachs wtc, book i from russian revelation. Hewitt, tureck, and richter are my preferred readings. 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. Bach the welltempered clavier book i internet archive. With its magnificent and magisterial performances by sviatoslav richter, one would have imagined that this 1970 recording of the first book of bachs well tempered clavier would be on the shelf of everyone who reveres richter and worships bach. 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 and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. Sviatoslav richters recording of the welltempered clavier is my favourite rendition i prefer it to even that of glenn gould. Hewitt uses legato beautifully, tureck is the most expansive. Free sheet music for the complete 48 preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by j.
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. Johann sebastian bach welltempered clavier, book 1, bwv846. But, in fact, theyre not and the simple reason for it is that richter s performances sound like they were taped in a drafty castle in austria using a. Theres nothing at all wrong with maurizio pollinis 2009 performance of bachs welltempered clavier, book 1. Nov 17, 2009 goulds interpretation of bachs music is well known and theres no exeption with this album. From all the works written in the baroque era, no other work has been so wellcherished, frequently performed and thoroughly studied than this work of bachs. The welltempered clavier book 1 recorded at imaichi public hall, japan on may 2226, 1984. 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 plays bach welltempered clavier book 1 discogs.
Maybe i will call richters version fantastic and goulds version colourful. But, in fact, theyre not and the simple reason for it is that richters performances sound like they were taped in a drafty castle. The welltempered clavier, book 1 by sviatoslav richter. He enumerates many of the individual preludes and fugues as a means of finding specific aspects of ishizakas playing to compliment. 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. Bach, the well tempered clavier, book 1 sviatoslav richter 1969 duration. Bachs well tempered clavier, book 1, robert cummings heaps on ample praise while comparing ishizaka directly to glenn gould and sviatoslav richter. This is the third set of the welltempered clavier i have bought. 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. Maybe i will call richter s version fantastic and goulds version colourful. The welltempered clavier, book 1 by sviatoslav richter, j.
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