It is an inexhaustible treasure trove of the greatest possible music, combining contrapuntal wizardry with bach s immense gift for expressing human emotion in all its forms. Well tempered clavier sviatoslav richter on allmusic 1992. It originates in the years of 197273, the highand endpoint of the collaboration between the austrian pianist and the soundsorcerer from villingen, germany, hans georg brunner. Bach richter, sviatoslav welltempered clavier books i. Apr 02, 2021 in friedrich guldas recording of the well tempered clavier two significant events in the history of western music meet. The well tempered clavier this is a reissue of recordings made of the well tempered clavier in new york in 1992 book i and 1995 book ii by russianborn pianist vladimir feltsman. His recordings fit onto 4 cds despite some remarkably slow.
The files correspond to the release the well tempered clavier book i. Apr 17, 2019 the best recording of js bach s the welltempered clavier. Parnassus classical lp records vinyl cds videos lp. The best recordings of js bachs the welltempered clavier. Bwv867 bwv869 svistoslav richter, piano july 1970 prelude and fugue no. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Certainly, it is much more satisfying than most other modern 21st century recorded versions like hewitts on hyperion. Stream songs including the welltempered clavier, book 1. Jul 07, 2020 pianist angela hewitt nailed it when she wrote of bach s well tempered clavier bwv846893, or 48 preludes and fugues, or simply the 48. The well tempered clavier, book 2, including the well tempered clavier, book 2. 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. It is endlessly fascinating to listen to this set of both books of the welltempered clavier performed on a nicely voiced bosendorfer. Bach was a central part of sviatoslav richters repertoire throughout his career. The well tempered clavier, book ii s richter composed by johann sebastian bach performed by sviatoslav richter lps are glossy, immaculate.
List of the welltempered clavier videos i have uploaded i will continue to add videos. Some of his very earliest recordings, on russian 78s, were music of bach. 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. The welltempered clavier book 2, preludes and fugues 18. Tatiana nikolayeva, vladimir ashkenazy, sviatoslav richter, angela hewitt, and andras. So, this is not only a fivestar performance, but amongst the very finest that exist, and the best that i know of. This is the art of the keyboard at its peak achieved by the legendary pianist. Bwv846 bwv852 sviatoslav richter, piano july 1970prelude and fugueno. Welltempered clavier, book i sviatoslav richter songs. The melchizedek software has identified it as sviatoslav richter s performance of book i from the well tempered clavier. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. The first, a decca recording from the 1980s, is poised and lyrical, if occasionally verging on the selfindulgent. The welltempered clavier cmoll played by sviatoslav richter organ music.
Bach, beethoven, mozart, brahms, vivaldi, tchaikovsky, haydn, handel, many more. Moscow, 20 and 21 april 1969 on revelation rv 20003 cd as well as other pressings. But, in fact, theyre not and the simple reason for it is that richter s performances sound like they were taped in a drafty castle in austria using a paper cup and a string. Bach, the well tempered clavier, book 1 sviatoslav richter 1969 2. The well tempered clavier, book 2 sviatoslav richter on allmusic 2012. The well tempered clavier, book i music cd album at cd universe, schiff plays the 48 preludes and fugues on the piano, with the utmost sensitivity. Richter began to play some of the pieces from the well tempered clavier in public as early. Richter plays bach the welltempered clavier book i. The piano is one of my favorite instruments along with period.
Richter plays bach the welltempered clavier book i file. Tempered clavier in a complete edition has for many years been that with sviatoslav richter, whose early 1970s recordings are still very much worth having on rca gd 60949, despite the dreadful cover art. The welltempered clavier, book 1 sviatoslav richter. Some of the latest additions to his repertoire, and his last studio recordings, were also bach. Aug 01, 2019 this website intends to provide input in developing practically applicable concepts to improve the understanding and interpretation of js bach s well tempered clavier, whether one uses the piano, the harpsichord, organ, electronic keyboard, or any other instrument. Welltempered clavier cd, feb1992, 4 discs, rca for sale. Richter s welltempered clavier tops a short list of recordings that find the humanity in what would otherwise be a clinical performance in the hands of a lesser pianist. For more great, scored videos, check out my channel. Tempos, for one, are a bit slower, and one encounters occasional scrambles in some of the knottier selections. Bach, the welltempered clavier, book 1 sviatoslav richter 1969 by sofronichrist 1 year ago 2 hours, 2 minutes 351,926 views johann.
It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes the largestscale and mostinfluential undertaking for. Bach well tempered clavier, book ii excerpts piotr anderszewski azusa ueno february 8, 2021 february 8, 2021 piotr anderszewski describes the dilemma he faces performing bach, wondering to what extent the prelude and fuguesare suitable for the concert platform, but at the same time wanting to offer the. Bach s klavierbuchlein 1720 there is an almost complete collection of prelude and fughetta versions predating the 1722 autograph, known from a later copy by an. Johann sebastian bach 1685 1750 the welltempered clavier, book 100.
The first book of the welltempered clavier was composed in the early 1720s, with bach s autograph dated 1722. My own desert island choice for the well tempered clavier in a complete edition has for many years been that with sviatoslav richter, whose early 1970s recordings are still very much worth having on rca gd 60949, despite the dreadful cover art. If you are looking for a well tempered clavier set in the russian tradition and are not bothered by sound quality, you may find the sviatoslav richter performance from 1970, released on rca, somewhat more satisfying. Bach was a central part of sviatoslav richter s repertoire throughout his career.
Bwv878 bwv883 sviatoslav richter, piano 19721973prelude and fugueno. Nonetheless, the moscow conservatory graduate still has his feet firmly planted in his russian. Richters well tempered clavier tops a short list of recordings that find the humanity in what would otherwise be a clinical performance in the hands of a lesser. The well tempered clavier, book 1 sviatoslav richter on allmusic 2012. With its magnificent and magisterial performances by sviatoslav richter, one would have imagined that this 1970 recording of the first book of bach s welltempered clavier would be on the shelf of everyone who reveres richter and worships bach. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Apart from the early versions of several preludes included in w. It is not just one of the immortal masterpieces of the world music literature. The well tempered clavier, book i, bwv 846869 cd 1 bwv 846857 59. Bach, sviatoslav richter richter plays bach welltempered clavier book 1 at discogs. Box repaired rca victrola vics 67 s castelnuovotedesco. Johann sebastian bach s cycle of preludes and fugues, the well tempered clavier, holds a very special place in the world of music.
The welltempered clavier live in innsbruck, julyaugust 1973 played on piano by sviatoslav richter is superlative, very lively, perhaps a little fast at times but always engaging and in sum, a very satisfying performance. Rca victor gold seal gd 60949, bmg classics gd 60949. Aug 01, 2019 the welltemperedclavier, book i part 1 wtc 1. Bach, szvjatoszlav richter the welltempered clavier i. Richter plays bach welltempered clavier book 1 discogs. He puts meat and blood on these studies that were intended to promote keyboard instruments tuned in what was then a novel way. The melchizedek software has identified it as sviatoslav richters performance of book i from the well tempered clavier.
The welltempered clavier by sviatoslav richter dvd. Even more amazing is the fact that richter learned the second book of this musical collection. Sviatoslav richter piano rca red seal olympia le chant du monde russian revelation. There is something about the music of johann sebastian bach that puts it in a category of its own. Richter began to play some of the pieces from the well tempered clavier in public. Oct 12, 2004 with its magnificent and magisterial performances by sviatoslav richter, one would have imagined that this 1970 recording of the first book of bach s welltempered clavier would be on the shelf of everyone who reveres richter and worships bach. The well tempered clavier, book ii s richter musical heritage society mhs 834314 performed by sviatoslav richter. The welltempered clavier live innsbruck 1973 bach was a central part of sviatoslav richters repertoire throughout his career. In bach s time clavier keyboard was a generic name indicating a variety of keyboard instruments, most typically a harpsichord or clavichord but not excluding.
The performance, recorded in 1970 book i and 197273 book ii, is of the highest stature. 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. Well tempered clavier, book i sviatoslav richter on allmusic 2004 with its. Firstly on cd in 1998 see richter plays bach well tempered clavier book 1 released by the classical russia revelation without encore. Bach well tempered clavier roger woodward 199225 dc. Richters welltempered clavier tops a short list of recordings that find the humanity in what would otherwise be a clinical performance in the hands of a lesser pianist. Andras schiffs two versions of the 48 remain timeless classics. Bach richter, sviatoslav welltempered clavier books. Bach, sviatoslav richter the welltempered clavier books i.
Though richter didnt always enjoy studio recording, he plays for an eternal audience in these immaculate recordings. Reproduce canciones como the well tempered clavier, book i. Johann sebastian bach 1685 1750 the well tempered clavier, book 100. Discover and empower classical music artists all around the world. Stream songs including the well tempered clavier, book i. Disc 1 live april 20th 1969 disc 2 live april 21st 1969 total time. The welltempered clavier its hard to imagine too many other musicians with as varied a career and as diverse a set of repertoire as pianist and conductor vladimir ashkenazy. Wodehouse and the shakespeare of the musical score. Johann sebastian bach composer, sviatoslav richter performer format. Bach, the welltempered clavier, book 1 sviatoslav richter. Richters style is unmannered and straightforward, which i think is quite unique among many recordings made by prominent keyboard players in recent decades. Sviatoslav richter s recording of the well tempered clavier is my favourite rendition i prefer it to even that of glenn gould. Welltempered clavier book i the welltempered clavier, book ino. Although bachs 48 were a longtime sviatoslav richter staple, the great pianist seems on relatively careful footing in these 1969 performances compared to ultrasecure, if overly severe 1970 studio recording of book one.
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