I had reported very favorably on guldas wtc 2nd book and indicated id be buying book l. Had the term well tempered clavier changed by 1742. While this welltempered clavier book ii recording presents some of glenn goulds formidable strengths an awesome technical command, the ability to project a wide variety of sounds textures and an always original interpretation it strikes me as one of the pianists weaker js bach recordings. 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.
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. The first recording from goulds private studio in eatons auditorium, where virtually all his recordings would be made until 1980. Glenn gould piano, albert schweitzer liner notes, henry parker photography. Released 14 january 1963 on columbia masterworks catalog no. The welltempered clavier, book 1, preludes and fugues 18 to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. His playing was not only technically brilliant but also marked by a courageous and free interpretation of famous musical scores.
Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment the welltempered clavier, book 2. I love the melodies he produces, the carity and tempo. Beethoven late quartets budapest string quartet bach. The well tempered clavier, book 1, preludes and fugues 1724 cd, jun2008, sony music distribution usa at the best online prices at ebay. Jun 17, 2009 the well tempered clavier complete by glenn gould 1. Book i preludes and fugues 18, a classical music album by glenn gould. A good 2disc set for fans of bach and fans of gould to have. Goulds playing was distinguished by a remarkable technical proficiency and a capacity to articulate the contrapuntal. The welltempered clavier, book 2 glenn gould songs. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
A good 2 disc set for fans of bach and fans of gould to have. The well tempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. 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. If you want a safebet, just buy one of the newer sets, like schiffs or ashkenazys. Long, harmonically advanced, chromatically fascinating, it is less accessible to listen to and forbiddingly demanding to play. He was renowned as an interpreter of the keyboard works of johann sebastian bach. The welltempered clavier, book i, bwv 846853 released. Keep in mind, though, that this 2cd is merely book one of the welltempered clavier, and that there is. 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. I think gulda shows a little more variety of pacing and mood in book 1.
Aug 24, 2012 the home of classical music find always the latest news, dates and videos from our artists and recordings. Dsd mastering from the original analogue multitrack master, to release current as the best sacd hybrid is a spec glenn gould original sound sacd hybrid series. Jul 01, 2012 glenn gould performs from johann sebastian bachs welltempered clavier, book 2. 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, by johann sebastian bach, anno. Maybe i will call richters version fantastic and gould s version colourful.
The welltempered clavier, book i volume 2, bwv 854. Johann sebastian bach, glenn gould the glenn gould edition bach. The welltempered clavier, book i volume 2, bwv 854861. Of all the wonderful artist that play bach i always come back to gould. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends. Glenn gould discusses his goldberg variations with tim page gould remastered glenn gould. G lenn gould 19321982 was canadas greatest pianist. Glenn gould fugue in e major from the well tempered clavier. Goulds playing was distinguished by a remarkable technical proficiency and. Young gould was playing with piano from the age of 3, and started regular lessons with his mother from the age of 4. 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. Shop 22 records for sale for album bach the well tempered clavier by glenn gould on cdandlp in vinyl and cd format. Gould was simply incomparable in the contrapuntal intricacies of bachs fugal writing, and in the welltempered clavier he has 48 opportunities.
We recorded ten or even fifteen different versions of some of the preludes and fugues. I have two versions of welltempered clavier, one is played by sviatoslav richter, and the other by gould. Glenn gould bach the well tempered clavier vinyl records. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. At the age of 10 gould was admitted to the royal conservatory of music in toronto, where. Listen to your favorite songs from glenn gould plays bach. Find out at which radio station you can hear glenn gould bach. No wonder that bachs contemporaries sometimes found him hard to follow, so ferociously was he prepared to think about and develop the implications of genre. The welltempered clavier, book ii, bwv 886893 glenn gould.
Glenn gould performs from johann sebastian bachs welltempered 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. Glenn gould 1932 1982 bach the welltempered clavier. The welltempered clavier, book i, preludes and fugues 916.
Its rather amazing today, when recordings of bachs well tempered clavier practically fall of the shelves, to recall just how unusual it was back in the 1960s for a pianist to undertake to record this amazing work. Welltempered clavier ii complete 612 by glenn gould youtube. Provided to youtube by holding account the well tempered clavier book 2, no. Nov 17, 2009 i have two versions of well tempered clavier, one is played by sviatoslav richter, and the other by gould. It is far longer with all the repeats it only just fits on two cds, more complex in writing, and not least of greater technical and structural difficulty for the performer. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The well tempered clavier i by glenn gould cd, jan1994, 2 discs, sony classical at the best online prices at ebay.
Gould was simply incomparable in the contrapuntal intricacies of bachs fugal writing, and in the well tempered clavier he has 48 opportunities. 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. Glenn gould discusses his goldberg variations with tim page gould remastered. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The welltempered clavier, book 1, preludes and fugues 1724 cd, jun2008, sony music distribution usa at the best online prices at ebay. Its probably fair to say that until glenn gould got his fingers around it, bachs music was used for teaching purposes more than anything else. Glenn herbert gould was born glen gold on september 25, 1932, in toronto, ontario, canada. It would eventually occupy him for more than nine years. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. 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. The well tempered clavier, book 2 glenn gould on allmusic 1993. Glenn gould bach the welltempered clavier, book ii preludes. The welltempered clavier complete by glenn gould 1. The home of classical music find always the latest news, dates and videos from our artists and recordings.
It was an amazing experience to witness how each version became something completely new in goulds hands. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The welltempered clavier, book 2 glenn gould on allmusic 1993. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library.
The welltempered clavier book i preludes and fugues 18. Gould launched his complete recording of the pianists old testament on 10 january 1962. The welltempered clavier, book 1, preludes and fugues. Glenn gould playing this e major fugue in a quite different tempo from his wtc recordings. Maybe i will call richters version fantastic and goulds version colourful. Glenn gould fugue in e major from the well tempered clavier book 2 bwv 878. Such thoughts perhaps passed through bachs mind too when surveying his own keyboard output, and the profound differences in.
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