Im not looking for the best performance or player, but rather the best sound, or rather the benchmark sound recording you would use to compare as a. Fellner plays the wigmore hall, london w1 0207935 2141, on may 19. With its magnificent and magisterial performances by sviatoslav richter, one would have imagined that this 1970 recording of the first book of bach s well tempered clavier would be on the shelf of everyone who reveres richter and worships bach. I look forward with interest to the arrival of book two. Till fellner records bachs well tempered clavier book i. 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.
Is book 2 any easier, or should i just keep working on what i have. Youthful viennese pianist till fellner has performed j. 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. Till fellner young austrian pianist till fellner joins nprs fred child in studio 4a for a chat and a performance of a pair of preludes and fugues from bach s the well tempered clavier, book 2. The preludes and fugues that make up bach s welltempered clavier operate on multiple levels at once theyre a compilation of techniques for. Most readers have likely heard of glenn gould, edwin fischer, sviatoslav richter, rosalyn tureck, andras schiff, angela hewitt, samuel feinberg, and friedrich gulda. Welltempered clavier book i, bwv 846869 played by till. Till fellner s recording for ecm of the first book of bach s well tempered clavier was recommended to me by a friend. Book 1, bwv 846869 fugue in c major bwv 846 till fellner. Compiled and prepared for the benefit and practice of young musicians desirous of learning, as well as for the entertainment of those already versed in this particular study. But to those who follow bach performance, the recording also signifies larger thingssuch as a triumphant. Jul 30, 2018 provided to youtube by universal music group j. Jul 16, 2004 till fellner young austrian pianist till fellner joins nprs fred child in studio 4a for a chat and a performance of a pair of preludes and fugues from bach s the well tempered clavier, book 2. Bach inventions and sinfonias french suite v ecm new series, 2043 2009 j.
I have other recordings, my favourite being roger woodwards. The well tempered clavier, or preludes and fugues through all tones and semitones, relating to the major third, that is, ut re mi, as well as those related to the minor third, that is, re mi fa. Glenn gould, friedrich gulda more balanced, modern approach. This prelude is an intentionally simple series of chord arpeggios, walking through some modulations in the vicinity of and returning back to c maj. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. Complete score of the welltempered clavier, book 1, by johann sebastian bach open welltempered clavier project. Till fellner is entering a field populated with exceptional piano recordings from richter. Pianist till fellner in allegiance with the composers. The well tempered clavier, book i, bwv 846869 cd 1 bwv 846857 59. Bach well tempered clavier roger woodward 199225 dc. Bach s welltempered clavier which collection to buy.
This is a very close second excellent sound quality and played with sensitivity and deep feeling. Well tempered clavier book i, bwv 846869 till fellner piano. But among his rivals on harpsichord, i have high regard for kenneth gilbert on archiv, richard egarr on harmonia mundi, and, purists please forgive me, the 1961 helmut walcha on emi. 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 an. Its doubtful that bachs well tempered tuning was an exact match to the equal tempered tuning that eventually became the accepted standard. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes the largestscale and mostinfluential undertaking for. I first encountered the young austrian pianist till fellner. Which book of bachs well tempered clavier is easier.
The well tempered clavier is a marvel of architecture and the human spirit. But to those who follow bach performance, the recording also. Good things befall fellner the boston musical intelligencer. Bach loved numbers, symbolism, and symmetry, so this is very likely his way of showing that he intended to write 24 fugues altogether. Some 40 minutes longer in duration than book i, the added bulk of book ii is to be found. To help me continue to learn, im looking for what members on this forum think is the most well recorded whatever that means to you personally version of bach s well tempered clavier book i.
V, has received widespread critical praise, in keeping with his acclaimed ecm recording of the first book of bachs monumental welltempered clavier. Bach s well tempered clavier and beethovens cycle of 32 piano sonatas. Which book of bach s well tempered clavier is easier overall. Many consider the two books of the welltempered clavier bach s finest keyboard collection. I have lately been under the spell of till fellner s bach playing on the ecm label, and look forward to adding book ii to his warmly expressive recording of book i. Beethoven the complete works for cello and piano heinrich schiff, cello philips, 462 6012 2000 w. Such is the music in book ii of the well tempered clavier, and roger woodward reinforces all. 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. Im looking at purchasing a cd of the wtc book 1 and maybe 2. Jun 21, 2019 with piano book, lang lang goes back to his first love to the pieces that made him want to become a musician in the first place. After winning first prize at the 1993 clara haskil international piano competition, fellner followed suit with his own extensive dedication to two of the milestones of the piano. Markus heiland produced by manfred eicher one need only hear till fellner s opening bars of the c major prelude to know weve been taken in by a most heartfelt performance of the well tempered clavier. Till fellner records bach s well tempered clavier book i.
I own book 1, and was considering buying book 2 because some of the pieces were too dificult. Such is the music in book ii of the welltempered clavier, and roger woodward reinforces all of my feelings about this as pure music, as well as making it vibrant and alive and in some intangible way bringing it right up to date as music for now, not as a beautiful but extinct fossil to be preserved under glass in a museum. Bachs welltempered clavier which collection to buy. Tf is a young austrian pianist whose wtc book 1 is very well played and worth to listen to. For this recording of book i, fellner performs the 24 preludes and fugues with a rich and full sound, yet with the refinement and fastidious control required in these comprehensive studies of baroque keyboard technique. To those who listen to bach casually, this new recording of the well tempered clavier, by till fellner, is sheer pleasureits legato line clean, graceful, and intelligently colored, its sound picture warm, clear, and inviting. Bach s well tempered clavier to critical acclaim across europe, and has made it the backbone of his recital repertoire.
Preludes and fugues through all tones and semitones. What are some good recordings of the welltempered clavier. With piano book, lang lang goes back to his first love to the pieces that made him want to become a musician in the first place. The welltempered, softspoken clavier the new york times. F ellner s bach is enviably supple, and totally without mannerism. In addition to being outstanding pianists, each has recorded bach s well tempered clavier and received great praise. Bach well tempered clavier book 1 fellner ecm 18534. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. Till fellner s recording of book one of bach s well tempered clavier is out on ecm.
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. Fellner is perhaps closest to angela hewitt in his technical fleetness. 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. Fellner s recent performances of the complete beethoven sonatas in several important venues here in the states, in canada, europe and japan have added to his luster. Till fellner, piano cleveland chamber music society. To those who listen to bach casually, this new recording of the welltempered clavier, by till fellner, is sheer pleasureits legato line clean, graceful, and intelligently colored, its sound picture warm, clear, and inviting. Book 1, bwv 846869 fugue in b minor bwv 869 till fellner bach. Austrian pianist till fellner struck gold with his 2004 recording of the first book of bach s well tempered clavier. The well tempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. For this recording of book i, fellner performs the 24 preludes and fugues with a rich and full sound, yet with the refinement and fastidious control required in. The preludes and fugues that make up bachs welltempered clavier operate on multiple levels at once theyre a compilation of techniques for.
Fellner appears on an ecm album of new works by thomas larcher, and his recording of bachs twoand threepart inventions and french suite no. The welltempered clavier angela hewitt with hewitt, angela on cd. Fellner appears on an ecm album of new works by thomas larcher, and his recording of bachs two and threepart inventions and french suite no. There is none of the selfconscious pointmaking that can interrupt. Samuil feinberg, tatiana nikolayeva, sviatoslav richter all different styles, all worth listening to intellectual. I first encountered the young austrian pianist till fellner two years ago at the risor festival. Fellner appears on an ecm album of new works by thomas larcher, and his recording of bach s twoand threepart inventions and french suite no. Tf has an exceptionally smooth technique, which enables him to produce often fast and entirely lucid interpretations, that have a very straight and classical approach to it. For this recording of book i, fellner performs the 24 preludes and fugues with a rich and full sound, yet with the refinement and fastidious control required in these. At the moment im leaning towards richters but feinbergs is a close second.
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