Glenn gould bach well tempered clavier book 1

Johann sebastian bach the welltempered clavier, book i. The well tempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. 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. It was an amazing experience to witness how each version became something completely new in goulds hands. 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. Jun 17, 2009 the well tempered clavier complete by glenn gould 1. Listen to your favourite songs from glenn gould plays bach.

The welltempered clavier complete by glenn gould 1 youtube. Maybe i will call richters version fantastic and gould s version colourful. Sep 11, 2015 listen to your favorite songs from bach. The welltempered clavier, book i volume 2, bwv 854861. 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 1 8. The well tempered clavier, book 1, preludes and fugues 1724 glenn gould on allmusic 2007. Book i preludes and fugues 18, a classical music album by glenn gould. Concert dropouts in conversation with john mcclure.

Two and three part inventions, bwv 772801 the glenn gould edition 1965 glenn gould edition bach. 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. G lenn gould 19321982 was canadas greatest pianist. 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. Bach the well tempered clavier, book 1, prelude 22 bwv 867. Nov 17, 2009 gould s interpretation of bach s music is well known and theres no exeption with this album. Bach glenn gould the welltempered clavier i 1993, cd. The welltempered clavier, book i volume 2, bwv 854861 released. Released 14 january 1963 on columbia masterworks catalog no. He was renowned as an interpreter of the keyboard works of johann sebastian bach.

Glenn gould bach glenn gould bach the welltempered clavier, book i complete preludes and fugues 124. 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. Glenn gould piano, albert schweitzer liner notes, henry parker photography. The welltempered clavier complete by glenn gould 1. 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. 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 18 to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. The welltempered clavier, book i volume 2, bwv 854. The welltempered clavier, book i preludes and fugues 18. Book 1 was recorded in new york between 1962 and 1965. Bach since glenn gould, canadian pianist angela hewitt has surpassed her usual high standards in this astonishing set of.

The welltempered clavier, book 1, preludes and fugues 1724 glenn gould on allmusic 2007. The welltempered clavier, book i, bwv 846853 released. The first volume is what harpsichordist luc beausejour has recorded here and what a solid performance it is. Beausejour plays in a refreshingly straightforward manner with no silly antics or turbo. Listen to your favorite songs from glenn gould plays bach. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Jul 01, 2012 glenn gould performs from johann sebastian bachs welltempered clavier, book 2. The welltempered clavier, book i, bwv 846853 glenn. The well tempered clavier, book 1, preludes and fugues 1724 cd, jun2008, sony music distribution usa at the best online prices at ebay. Jan 25, 2017 provided to youtube by sony music entertainment the welltempered clavier, book 1. Sviatoslav richter piano melodiya rca red seal olympia le chant du monde russian revelation. Bach s monumental collection of 48 preludes and fugues better known as the well tempered clavier was issued in two volumes.