The welltempered clavier cda677414 johann sebastian. Book ii is one of the major pinnacles of hewitt s climb up bach s mountain of keyboard music both programs of the well tempered clavier are wonderful. It was followed shortly afterwards by book ii which was similarly received. A ngela hewitt made her first recording of the 48 preludes and fugues in the late 1990s, as part of her hyperion cycle of bach s. For over two hundred years these pieces have been the foundation of every pianists repertoire. Angela hewitt has made bach s music the cornerstone of her brilliant, exuberant artistry. Hewitts recordings of the well tempered clavier recent rerelease.
Bachs welltempered clavier by angela hewitt, book i. So far, almost every interpretaion of bachs welltempered clavier involves the radical faith about music and music performance, and every one tried their best excavating the great depth hidden in this reportoire. The welltempered clavier, book 1 angela hewitt on allmusic 1998. Hewitts recordings of the well tempered clavier bach cantatas. This was the disc that put angela hewitt on the map as the foremost living interpreter of bach. Bach s well tempered clavier is a set of 24 preludes and fugues, in each major and minor key. The welltempered clavier, book 1 angela hewitt songs. Hewitt has a trademark grace and simplicity of style that will fool you into thinking that she is expanding no effort at all. She delivers the music with great skill combined with sensitivity. The welltempered clavier 1997 recording to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it. The welltempered clavier book 1 is a recording with angela hewitt turning out a performance that is astounding to say the least. The well tempered clavier 24, collection of preludes. The welltempered clavier angela hewitt with hewitt.
Johann sebastian bach the well tempered clavier book 1 no 1 prelude in c major bwv 846 guitar pro tab ver 15 with free online tab player, speed control and loop. Johann sebastian bach 16851750 hyperion cda677414 4 cds ten years ago angela hewitt recorded a version of the welltempered clavier book i which dazzled the critical world and recordbuying public. Bachs welltempered clavier the 48 consists of two books of 24 preludes and fugues in all the major and minor keys, and has been described as the pianists old testament. Of course, the goldberg variations is a thing in itself as is the art of fugue, which will come at the end of the cycle in may 2020.
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. So far, almost every interpretaion of bachs welltempered clavier involves the radical faith about music and music performance, and every one tried their best excavating the great depth hidden. The welltempered clavier 4cd box set angela hewitt. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes the largestscale and mostinfluential undertaking for. Angela hewitt bachs instrumental works discography. Amongst them is canadian pianist angela hewitt, described by gramophone as todays finest exponent of bach s keyboard music. 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. Welltempered clavier, book 1, bwv 846869 by johann sebastian bach. Angela hewitt is deservedly considered one of the best living pianists. Well tempered clavier book one angela hewitt early. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The welltempered clavier, book 2 angela hewitt on allmusic 1999.
Another example the c major prelude which opens book i sounds like morning sunshine. Preludes and fugues through all tones and semitones. Angela hewitt has spent the last quartercentury mastering and refining her interpretation of bach s well tempered clavier, and she returns to it again for the 2018 vancouver bach festival. Towards the end of last year, hyperion rereleased angela hewitts recordings of the well tempered clavier from the late 1990s in a budget boxed set. Concurrently, hyperion is releasing this limited edition box set of hewitts 199899 iconic recordings of the 48 held by many critics to be the definitive piano version of bach s incomparable masterpiece. Johann sebastian bach s masterpiece the well tempered clavier to. She has produced one of the best recordings of the well tempered clavier.
Even performances of a whole book at a time are not all that common, which, given the challenges involved, is just as well. Hewitt s goldberg variations angela hewitt bach s recital disc on hyperion hewitt bach. Bachs complete welltempered clavier by angela hewitt highlights. Johann sebastian bach the welltempered clavier book 1. 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. In this concert she plays bach s 24 preludes and fugues from the welltempered clavier, book i. Ten years ago angela hewitt recorded a version of the welltempered clavier book i which dazzled the critical world and recordbuying public. 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 pastime of those. Hewitt s first recording for hyperion in 1997 was performed on a steinway, but this was supplanted by her 2007 recording on her signature fazioli that coincided with her world tour with the work. If you do not expect to find or receive some serious meaning of life or faith in bach s well tempered klavier, then is is a very good performance indeed. Angela hewitt here continues her project to record all of bach. For most arrangements, see the separate pages for the individual preludes and fugues. The welltempered clavier by angela hewitt, johann sebastian bach, none from amazons classical music store.
August 2007 sees the start of angela hewitt s bach world tour in which she will bring her celebrated performances of the welltempered clavier to twentyfive countries on six continents. Now, fresh from her bach world tour in which she performed the complete well tempered clavier from august 2007 until the end of october 2008 in 58 cities in 21 countries on six continents angela has made an entirely new recording of this most iconic of. Second time around for hewitts clavier yields wonderful new subtleties. Angela hewitt angela hewitt has made bach s music the cornerstone of her brilliant, exuberant artistry. Join us as she continues the second season of her remarkable fouryear journey through all of bach s keyboard works. The title of bachs welltempered clavier refers to the new system of tuning keyboard instruments that had been developed by, amongst others, the halberstadt organist andreas werckmeister. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. Bwv 846893, is a collection of solo keyboard music composed by johann sebastian bach.
Ten years ago angela hewitt recorded a version of the welltempered clavier that dazzled the critical world and recordbuying public. Get an adfree experience with special benefits, and directly support reddit. The progression of hewitt s music is mellifluent, sometimes you will find these bach s preludes and fuges sound so sweet, even seem to be a whole new work. In this concert she plays bach s 24 preludes and fugues from the well tempered clavier, book i. This prelude is an intentionally simple series of chord arpeggios, walking through some modulations in the vicinity of and returning back to c maj. Bach, angela hewitt the welltempered clavier 2009, cd. 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. Ten years ago angela hewitt recorded a version of the welltempered clavier book i. Angela hewitt, the welltempered clavier, book i, 20. I have some other recordings of this work, but in my view she is tops. Johann sebastian bach 16851750 the welltempered clavier.
Bachs complete welltempered clavier by angela hewitt by. I was enormously moved by how visibly moved angela hewitt was at the end of the recital. Bachs welltempered clavier by angela hewitt, book ii. 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. Widely considered to be the summit of keyboard music, it is an encyclopaedia of forms and styles, and, especially, of contrapuntal composition.
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