The two books of preludes and fugues that make up bachs welltempered clavier one complementary pair in every key of the chromatic scale twice over, 48 in total is one of the greatest. The only time he uses the sustain pedal is on one of the fugues that is impossible to play without the pedal a minor fugue, book 2, written for organ. They also said that the problem was not with amazon only, and that most likely the same poor quality files were provided by the label to itunes. This boxed set of the two books of the welltempered clavier is his latest such release, and shows schiff as a much more mature pianist. Bach, andras schiff the welltempered clavier, book. Never before has even half of the sublime and seminal 48 taken the royal albert hall stage in unmutilated form. Schiffs bach sings and dances, and has a clarity derived from a mesmerising touch and an aversion to the sustain pedal. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology.
Buy bach the welltempered clavier, book ii by fischer, edwin, johann sebastian bach, edwin fischer from amazons classical music store. Recorded in 1983, kenneth gilberts welltempered clavier proudly stands the test of time as a reference harpsichord version. Why i didnt buy book two i dont know, although i remember considering the account by andras schiff. Volume 1 of the welltempered clavier, based on the new bach edition, closely follows bachs autograph score. András schiffs immaculatelytempered clavier at 92y by david allen, 29 october 2012 andrás schiff was one of the first pianists of the digital era to. Of course this is a very personal interpretation and each of you may have a different opinion. Till fellner records bachs well tempered clavier book i. Bachs welltempered clavier for london in the mid1980s, but the passage of time, personal reflection, and improvements in digital recording have contributed to making his second recording of the 48 a necessity, this time on ecm new series. Samuel feinberg and i have had some trouble getting together. As a young pianist, andras schiff earned wide esteem for his 1980s recordings of the major keyboard works of j. The crucial organic relationship he establishes between prelude and fugue, meanwhile, remains unimpeachable even when contrasting the french delicacy of book 2 s c sharp minor prelude with the irresistible. Andras schiff and the bach project the washington post. Shop and buy the welltempered clavier book i, bwv 846869 sheet music.
Schiff threw away his dreary workbooks and began playing bachs preludes and fugues from the welltempered clavier instead. Bachs welltempered clavier which collection to buy. 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. Any aspiring keyboard player knows of marvels that can unfold just by taking on any one of j. This edition which does full justice to bachs work enables musicians to try out and play. He hears different nuances and colors than he did as a young man. He plays bach on the piano with no pedal, which is how i prefer my bach to sound. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. All these years later i have finally purchased book two, featuring mr. At some point i decided to order it, but that turned out to be a difficult proposition.
In addition to being outstanding pianists, each has recorded bachs well tempered clavier and received great praise. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Andras schiff the welltempered clavier bach cd1 mp3. The welltempered clavier book i, bwv 846869 by johann. The two volumes of bachs the welltempered clavier together represent a wealth of musical invention, ingenuity and delight.
Buy mp3 music online andras schiff the welltempered clavier bach cd1. Over the intervening years, schiff has made new recordings of the major bach keyboard works for his current label, ecm, culminating in a new release of the welltempered clavier this fall. In addition to his explorations of the second viennese school, hill is best known for his monumental cycle of the complete piano works of. The well tempered clavier, book ii to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Book two of the welltempered clavier dates from 173842 some 20 years after book one and was assembled from both newly composed pieces and various existing. Piano solo sheet music book by johann sebastian bach 16851750. Bach, johann sebastian the welltempered clavier i bwv. As eloquent as ever, and always meticulous in execution, schiff plays the two books of preludes and.