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. Book i preludes and fugues 1 8, a classical music album by glenn gould. The well tempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the well tempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. The well tempered clavier i glenn gould on allmusic 1993. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes the largestscale and mostinfluential undertaking for.
Glenn gould discusses his performances of the goldberg variations with tim page. Bach glenn gould the welltempered clavier i 1993, cd. What gould achieved was to restore the art of playing bach on the piano to full respectability after the overlong dominance of the purist school that insisted on the harpsichord. The welltempered clavier, book 1 by angela hewitt on. The welltempered clavier, book i, bwv 846853 glenn. 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. Jan 25, 2017 provided to youtube by sony music entertainment the welltempered clavier, book 1. 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. Its a pity he couldnt have been gagged to eliminate his trademark humming.
Gould launched his complete recording of the pianists old testament on 10 january 1962. While there are many good recordings, in my opinion, only richters comes close to the beauty that gould has created with this great piece by bach. Js bach, the welltempered clavier book 1, detailed. 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 glenn gould well tempered clavier ape general informations well tempered clavier johann sebastian bach glenn gould classical sony 19621965 lineup glenn gould, piano tracks 1. The well tempered clavier, book 1, preludes and fugues 1724. 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 welltempered clavier. Allow ads on allmusic by whitelisting this site or disabling your ad blocker. Book 1 was recorded in new york between 1962 and 1965. Find glenn gould discography, albums and singles on allmusic. He was renowned as an interpreter of the keyboard works of johann sebastian bach. For me, goulds career marks another kind of epoch too, the kind that can only be made by a.
The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. Young gould was playing with piano from the age of 3, and started regular lessons with his mother from the age of 4. Bach, glenn gould the welltempered clavier, book 1. Glenn gould is not my favourite bach player, having a tendency to eccentricity, but he does excel in bringing out contrapuntal lines, so his interpretation of the fugues is always worth hearing.
Listen to your favorite songs from glenn gould plays bach. The welltempered clavier, book 1, preludes and fugues. The well tempered clavier, book 1 angela hewitt bach. Prelude d minor the prelude d minor is another piece that focuses on a specific keyboard skill here to arpeggiate chords of a basso continuotype chord progression. Maybe i will call richters version fantastic and goulds version colourful. Find glenn gould discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. The art of the fugue excerpts, prelude and fugue on bach, bwv 898 1997 you may also like. The welltempered clavier, book 2 glenn gould songs. Bach the well tempered clavier, book i, bwv 846869. The welltempered clavier, book 1, preludes and fugues 1 8 to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover.
We recorded ten or even fifteen different versions of some of the preludes and fugues. There are no words to do justice to this great interpretation great recording great remastering job. The well tempered clavier, book 1, preludes and fugues 1724 cd, jun2008, sony music distribution usa at the best online prices at ebay. Prelude and fugue d minor, bwv 851 well tempered clavier book i.
The well tempered clavier, book 2 glenn gould on allmusic 1993. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Glenn gould piano, albert schweitzer liner notes, henry parker photography. Glenn gould 1932 1982 bach the welltempered clavier. The sound quality is commendable considering the age of the recordings. 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. Bach the welltempered clavier, book 1, prelude 22 bwv 867. At the age of 10 gould was admitted to the royal conservatory of music in toronto, where. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment the welltempered clavier, book 1.
Listen to your favorite songs from glenn gould plays bach vol. Gould was simply incomparable in the contrapuntal intricacies of bachs fugal writing, and in the welltempered clavier he has 48 opportunities to strut his stuff. Released 14 january 1963 on columbia masterworks catalog no. The welltempered clavier, book i volume 2, bwv 854. The welltempered clavier complete by glenn gould 1 youtube. 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. Goulds interpretation of bachs music is wellknown and theres no exeption with this album. The well tempered clavier book 2 prelude e fugue in a, bwv 888. The well tempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. I have two versions of welltempered clavier, one is played by sviatoslav richter, and the other by gould.
Jun 17, 2009 the well tempered clavier complete by glenn gould 1. The well tempered clavier, book i volume 2, bwv 854861. Goulds playing was distinguished by a remarkable technical proficiency and. Glenn gould discusses his goldberg variations with tim page gould remastered. Glenn herbert gould was born glen gold on september 25, 1932, in toronto, ontario, canada. 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 complete by glenn gould 1.
Download bach the well tempered clavier, book i, bwv 846869 in pdf and mp3 for free and without s from. It was an amazing experience to witness how each version became something completely new in gould s hands. Consider supporting allmusic in one of the following ways. It was an amazing experience to witness how each version became something completely new in goulds hands. The welltempered clavier, book i, bwv 846853 glenn gould. The well tempered clavier, book 1, preludes and fugues 1724 glenn gould on allmusic 2007. It would eventually occupy him for more than nine years. Dec 9, 20 glenn gould 1932 1982 bach the well tempered clavier. Book ii of the well tempered clavier occupies much more space in gould s discography than the first. The welltempered clavier, book 1, preludes and fugues 18 to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover.
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