Bach the well tempered clavier, book i, bwv 846869. Every lp record is checked and cleaned with professional machine and got new plastic sleeve. I would imagine that some alien race would be so infuriated by what he has done to bach that they would want to wipe us out immediately. Book ii of the welltempered clavier occupies much more space in goulds discography than the first.
Glen gould the well tempered clavier, book 2 for sale. Maybe i will call richters version fantastic and gould s version colourful. I have two versions of welltempered clavier, one is played by sviatoslav richter, and the other by gould. Nov 17, 2009 gould s interpretation of bachs music is well known and theres no exeption with this album. It was an amazing experience to witness how each version became something completely new in goulds hands. Apart from the early versions of several preludes included in w. The welltempered clavier, book i preludes and fugues 18. Glen gould the well tempered clavier, book 2 members. In jill crosslands own words, no other music is so perfect an integration of emotional. The welltempered clavie r, book 2 prelude s and fugues 17 24.
Oct 26, 2011 a recording of gould s bach cmajor prelude was chosen to go on the voyager i spacecraft. The well tempered clavier, book i, bwv 846869 prelude and fugue no. Oct 30, 2012 listen to your favourite songs from glenn gould plays bach. The welltempered clavier, book 2 glenn gould on allmusic 1993. The welltempered clavier book 1 2020 bluray 1080i avc dtshd. Glenn gould bach the welltempered clavier book 2 cbs. Keep in mind, though, that this 2cd is merely book one of the welltempered clavier, and that there is. Jan 25, 2017 provided to youtube by sony music entertainment the welltempered clavier, book 1. Glenn gould bach the welltempered clavier book 2 cbs 72962. Listen to your favorite songs from well tempered clavier, book 2 by jill crossland now. Listen to your favorite songs from glenn gould plays bach vol. Bachs klavierbuchlein 1720 there is an almost complete collection of prelude and fughetta versions predating the 1722 autograph, known from a later copy by an.
Such thoughts perhaps passed through bachs mind too when surveying his own keyboard output, and the profound differences in. A good 2disc set for fans of bach and fans of gould to have. Another example the c major prelude which opens book i sounds like morning sunshine. If you want a safebet, just buy one of the newer sets, like schiffs or ashkenazys. The well tempered clavier, book 2, preludes and fugues 1724. Glenn gould discusses his goldberg variations with tim page gould remastered. 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. I had reported very favorably on guldas wtc 2nd book and indicated id be buying book l. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment the welltempered clavier, book 1. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. It is generally far more difficult than book 1 however, with greater technical and structural difficulty for the performer.
The welltempered clavier, book i volume 2, bwv 854861. Glenn gould piano, albert schweitzer liner notes, henry parker photography. Released 14 january 1963 on columbia masterworks catalog no. Listen to your favourite songs from glenn gould plays bach. Records advertised as sealed or unplayed should be mint. The well tempered clavier bwv 888 youtube glenn gould plays bach the goldberg variations, bmv 998 zenph reperformance duration.
The well tempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. The well tempered clavier, book 2 glenn gould on allmusic 1993. A good 2 disc set for fans of bach and fans of gould to have. Completed by 1742, book 2 was intended as a complement to book 1, not as a replacement. The well tempered clavier i by glenn gould cd, jan1994, 2 discs, sony classical at the best online prices at ebay.
In thomas manns novel lotte in weimar an old goethe muses on the achievements of his youth and of his maturity the former the work of genius, the latter the work of greatness. While richter also suffers from poor studio engineering, he equals gould s technical command while projecting a richer and more varied and diverse emotional range. For the welltempered clavier, book ii, i would recommend the masterful and richer recording from soviet pianist sviatoslav richter, made at about the same time as goulds. Gould was simply incomparable in the contrapuntal intricacies of bachs fugal writing, and in the welltempered clavier he has 48 opportunities. In bachs time clavier was a generic name indicating a variety of keyboard instruments, most typically a harpsichord or clavichord but not excluding an organ either the modern german spelling for the collection is. The welltempered clavier, book i volume 2, bwv 854861 released. It was the ultimate workbook, open to constant change and refining by bach himself.
Such thoughts perhaps passed through bachs mind too when surveying his own keyboard output, and the profound differences in sensibility that distinguish the second volume of the. The welltempered clavie r, book 2, complete preludes and fugues 124. Yo tomitas various very resourceful webspaces on the welltempered clavier are always worth the time see here on book 1, here on the sources of book 2, and a selection of midi files can be found here siglind bruhns website on analysis and interpretation of the welltempered clavier is very detailed and substantive see also above. For seller to provide shipping quote, please fill in your zipcode and country. 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. Glenn gould the welltempered clavier, book 2 preludes. The first book of the welltempered clavier was composed in the early 1720s, with bachs autograph dated 1722. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The welltempered clavier, book 2 glenn gould songs. Book 2 prelude in g sharp minor perky rhythm, interesting harmonies. Welltempered clavier, book 2 by jill crossland on amazon. Goulds interpretation of bachs music is wellknown and theres no exeption with this album. 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. Glenn gould the welltempered clavier, book 2 preludes and. Book i preludes and fugues 18, a classical music album by glenn gould. For the welltempered clavier, book ii, i would recommend the masterful and richer recording from soviet pianist sviatoslav richter, made at about the same time as gould s. Log in to store this reply to your account for future reference, and to remove the live user verification test. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. The well tempered 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.
The welltempered clavier, book 1, preludes and fugues. 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. Keep in mind, though, that this 2 cd is merely book one of the well tempered clavier, and that there is book two available elsewhere. 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. 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. Welltempered clavier glenn gould by bach, johann sebastian on arkivcd. I have two versions of well tempered clavier, one is played by sviatoslav richter, and the other by gould. I think gulda shows a little more variety of pacing and mood in book 1. Gould will at once exasperate and amuse you so in that sense he is not short of entertainment value. Compare the harmonies of the ending with those at the end of chopins c sharp minor study op.
Maybe i will call richters version fantastic and goulds version colourful. The well tempered clavierbwv 888 youtube glenn gould plays bach the goldberg variations, bmv 998 zenph reperformance duration. The welltempered clavier, book i volume 2, bwv 854. Glenn gould bach the well tempered clavier vinyl records. While richter also suffers from poor studio engineering, he equals goulds technical command while projecting a richer and more varied and diverse emotional range. Gould was simply incomparable in the contrapuntal intricacies of bachs fugal writing, and in the well tempered clavier he has 48 opportunities.
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