Johann sebastian bach prelude and fugue in b minor, from the well tempered clavier, book i, bwv 869. Bach, andras schiff the welltempered clavier, book i. As a young pianist, andras schiff earned wide esteem for his 1980s. Bach, andras schiff the welltempered clavier, book 2.
The well tempered clavier book 1 2020 bluray 1080i avc dtshd. There was considerable excitement following the announcement that sir andras schiff would play book 1 of j. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. Schiff s bach sings and dances, and has a clarity derived from a mesmerising touch and an aversion to the sustain pedal. Eminent bachspecialist sir andras schiff here performs book i.
Of this remarkable group, schiff has achieved the greatest international reputation, due n. He hears different nuances and colors than he did as. Prelude and fugue in eflat minordsharp minor, bwv 853 8. Communing daily with bach helps the pianist stay fit and inspired. Distinguished bach specialist sir andras schiff returned to the bbc proms in 2018 to present book ii of the well tempered clavier. He discusses aspects of performance practice in a detailed preface.
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 preludes and fugues going back a number of years. He gave the title to a book of preludes and fugues in all 24 major and minor keys, dated 1722, composed for the profit and use of musical youth desirous of learning, and especially for the. Chromatic fantasy and fugue in d minor, bwv 903 duration. Bach, andras schiff the welltempered clavier, book 2 music. Klaus heymann recommends january 2020 naxos records. Sir andras schiff plays the welltempered clavier, book i youtube. Twentyfive years ago, pianist andras schiff recorded the complete preludes and fugues of the welltempered clavier by j. Extending the variety already evident in book i available on 2. In the last of the 24 prelude and fugue pairs that make up book i of the well tempered clavier, written in 1722, bach looks ahead to the companion volume that he would compose some two decades later. Book 1, bwv 846869 prelude and fugue in c major, bwv 846.
Sir andras schiff plays the welltempered clavier, book ii. All these years later i have finally purchased book two, featuring mr. The two volumes of bachs the welltempered clavier together represent a wealth of musical invention, ingenuity and delight. Over time, schiff says that this music that his relationship with this music that he performs every morning has changed slightly. Bach, andras schiff the welltempered clavier, book. Paperback edition 5112941 has been revised to include fingering and notes on the execution by worldclass concert pianist and bach scholar andras schiff. Distinguished bach specialist sir andras schiff returned to the bbc proms in 2018 to present book ii of the welltempered clavier. But it instilled a healthy attitude, an element of doubt. Sir andras schiff actor, helen scott director format. The well tempered clavier, book ii to enjoy in your.
The two volumes of bachs the well tempered clavier together represent a wealth of musical invention, ingenuity and delight. Deceptive cadence the pianist has such an intimate relationship with the well tempered clavier, hearing him play its kaleidoscopic preludes and. The welltempered clavier book 1, andras schiff muziek. Each of these 24 preludes and fugues encapsulates its own mood, and bachs delight in mixing technical strictness with freedom of expression has. Deceptive cadence the pianist has such an intimate relationship with the welltempered clavier, hearing him play its kaleidoscopic preludes and fugues is like getting an inside view of a wondrously successful lifelong marriage.
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