Glenn gould bach well tempered clavier book 1

Bach since glenn gould, canadian pianist angela hewitt has surpassed her usual high standards in this astonishing set of. The welltempered clavier, book i volume 2, bwv 854861 released. Beausejour plays in a refreshingly straightforward manner with no silly antics or turbo. He was renowned as an interpreter of the keyboard works of johann sebastian bach. Listen to your favorite songs from glenn gould plays bach. His playing was not only technically brilliant but also marked by a courageous and free interpretation of famous musical scores. Well tempered clavier book i, fugue c major the fugue c maj is a beautifully flowing piece of music, which is seemingly the perfect choice to be the introductory fugue to book 1. Maybe i will call richters version fantastic and gould s version colourful. Concert dropouts in conversation with john mcclure. Bach s monumental collection of 48 preludes and fugues better known as the well tempered clavier was issued in two volumes. The well tempered clavier, book 1, preludes and fugues 1724 glenn gould on allmusic 2007. Bach glenn gould the welltempered clavier i 1993, cd. G lenn gould 19321982 was canadas greatest pianist. The welltempered clavier, book i, bwv 846853 released.

The welltempered clavier, book i volume 2, bwv 854. The fugue has practically no episodes, and, as scholars have pointed out, the subject enters 24 times as a reference to the number of pf in book 1, which seems not. The welltempered clavier, book 1, preludes and fugues 18 to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. 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. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment the welltempered clavier, book 1. Listen to your favourite songs from glenn gould plays bach. The welltempered clavier complete by glenn gould 1 youtube. The well tempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. If you are looking for the essential glenn gould playing bach, then the three sets you really ought to have are his goldberg variations either version, plus the two books of the well tempered clavier. Glenn gould piano, albert schweitzer liner notes, henry parker photography.

Released 14 january 1963 on columbia masterworks catalog no. Book i preludes and fugues 18, a classical music album by glenn gould. Customers who viewed this item also viewed these digital items. The well tempered clavier, book 1, preludes and fugues 1724 cd, jun2008, sony music distribution usa at the best online prices at ebay. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The welltempered clavier, book 1, preludes and fugues 1724 glenn gould on allmusic 2007. Johann sebastian bach the welltempered clavier, book i. Jun 17, 2009 the well tempered clavier complete by glenn gould 1. Bach the well tempered clavier, book 1, prelude 22 bwv 867. Book 1 was recorded in new york between 1962 and 1965. Goulds playing was distinguished by a remarkable technical proficiency and. Sviatoslav richter piano melodiya rca red seal olympia le chant du monde russian revelation.

Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. In bachs time clavier keyboard was a generic name indicating a variety of keyboard instruments, most typically a harpsichord or clavichord but not excluding. The welltempered clavier, book i, bwv 846853 glenn. The welltempered clavier, book i volume 2, bwv 854861. Gould was simply incomparable in the contrapuntal intricacies of bach s fugal writing, and in the well tempered clavier he has 48 opportunities. The welltempered clavier, book 1, preludes and fugues. Sep 11, 2015 listen to your favorite songs from bach. While bachs prelude in c minor from the welltempered clavier book 1 bwv 847. The welltempered clavier, book i, volume 3 glenn gould. The welltempered clavier, book i preludes and fugues 18. The well tempered clavier 1997 recording praised for her exquisite recordings for hyperion and hailed as one of the most original interpreters of the music of j. Jan 25, 2017 provided to youtube by sony music entertainment the welltempered clavier, book 1.

The welltempered clavier complete by glenn gould 1. Jul 01, 2012 glenn gould performs from johann sebastian bachs welltempered clavier, book 2. The first book was completed by 1722 with the second from around 174243. 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. The welltempered clavier, book i, preludes and fugues 1 8. Two and three part inventions, bwv 772801 the glenn gould edition 1965 glenn gould edition bach. The first volume is what harpsichordist luc beausejour has recorded here and what a solid performance it is. I have two versions of well tempered clavier, one is played by sviatoslav richter, and the other by gould. 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 was an amazing experience to witness how each version became something completely new in goulds hands. The art of the fugue excerpts, prelude and fugue on bach, bwv 898.