Apart from the early versions of several preludes included in w. In bachs time clavier keyboard was a generic name indicating a variety of keyboard instruments, most typically a harpsichord or clavichord but not excluding. This auction is for glenn gould performing the complete bach. Its probably fair to say that until glenn gould got his fingers around it, bachs music was used for teaching purposes more than. Listen to the well tempered clavier, book 2, bwv 870893.
The following is a chronological list of the original studio recordings made by the canadian. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainmentthe well tempered clavier, book 2. Bachs klavierbuchlein 1720 there is an almost complete collection of prelude and fughetta versions predating the 1722 autograph, known from a later copy by an. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. The well tempered clavier, book ii volume i, bwv 870877. The well tempered clavier, book 2 glenn gould on allmusic 1993. Bach, andras schiff the welltempered clavier, book 2. The well tempered clavier, book i volume 2, bwv 854861. Glen gould the well tempered clavier, book 2 for sale.
All these years later i have finally purchased book two, featuring mr. The first book of the welltempered clavier was composed in the early 1720s, with bachs autograph dated 1722. Book ii of the welltempered clavier occupies much more space in goulds discography than the first. The well tempered clavier, book 1 2 cd trevor pinnock. The welltempered clavier, book i volume 2, bwv 854. Fugue in f sharp minor, bwv 883 welltempered clavier, book ii glenn gould. Glenn gould fugue in e major from the well tempered clavier. 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. Feb 03, 2021 classicalbach gould the well tempered clavier book 1cbs 2lp. Continue from part 1 donald satz wrote may 31, 2000. The well tempered clavier book cd 2 disc new sony see original listing. Glenn gould playing this e major fugue in a quite different tempo from his wtc recordings. The welltempered clavier, book i volume 2, bwv 854861. Jewel case and booklet insert in very good condition.
In 1969, two years after he recorded the first eight preludes and fugues from book ii of bachs well tempered clavier, canadian pianist glenn gould recorded the next eight preludes and fugues. For the welltempered clavier, book ii, i would recommend the masterful and richer recording from soviet pianist sviatoslav richter, made at about the same time as gould s. Concerto in d minor, bwv 1052 the well tempered clavier, book 2, bwv 870893 excerpts 1952, 1954, 1955 by glenn gould on apple music. The well tempered clavier, book 2, preludes and fugues 916 gould composed by johann sebastian bach performed by glenn gould lp is glossy, immaculate. Prelude in d major continuous semiquavers from the right hand and a staccato bass line makes this prelude very joyous and playful. Original 1 cd box issued in 2007 on label sony bmg made in eu. Log in to store this reply to your account for future reference, and to remove the live user verification test. Book ii of the welltempered clavier occupies much more space in gould s discography than the first. Glenn gould discusses his performances of the goldberg variations with tim page. Glenn gould fugue in e major from the well tempered. The best recordings of js bachs the welltempered clavier.
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. Well tempered clavier ii complete 612 by glenn gould. Rapidshare 950 mb apethe welltempered clavier complete by glenn gould 1. Jan 01, 2012 the well tempered clavier, book 2, bwv 870893. 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. Book two of the welltempered clavier dates from 173842 some 20 years after book one and was assembled from both newly composed pieces and various existing preludes and fugues going back a number of years. This absence left listeners free to contemplate gould s idiosyncratic interpretations without distractions.
Continue from part 1 donald satz wrote february 16, 2001. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes the largestscale and mostinfluential undertaking for. But just to let you know, i prefer glenn goulds recording of this 2nd clavier book over the first. The welltempered clavier, book i preludes and fugues 18. Glen gould the well tempered clavier, book 2 members. Fugue in f sharp minor, bwv 883 welltempered clavier, book ii. All 4 cd are in very good condition and play well as expected. The welltempered clavier, book 2 glenn gould songs. The welltempered clavier, book 2, preludes and fugues.
Bach, glenn gould the welltempered clavier, book i. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainmentthe welltempered clavier, book 1. The first recording from goulds private studio in eatons auditorium, where virtually all his recordings. The welltempered clavier, book 2, complete preludes and fugues 124. The well tempered clavier, book 2, preludes and fugues 1724 gould composed by johann sebastian bach performed by glenn gould lp is pristine. Slipcase is in good shape, some minor discoloration along left and bottom edges on the cover. Released 18 march 1968 on columbia masterworks catalog no. The well tempered clavier book 2, preludes and fugues 18 on spine. Welltempered clavier ii complete 612 by glenn gould youtube. The well tempered clavier i by glenn gould cd, jan1994, 2 discs, sony classical at the best online prices at ebay. Blessedly, goulds producer andrew kazdin found a way to reduce the recorded impact of goulds unstoppable vocal obbligato, and the listener is. February 20, 1967 in cbs 30th street studio columbia masterworks, ms 7099 1968 glenn gould. 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.
The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. The welltempered clavier complete by glenn gould 1. Concert dropouts in conversation with john mcclure. The welltempered clavier book 2, preludes and fugues 18. 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. It was an amazing experience to witness how each version became something completely new in gould s hands.
For seller to provide shipping quote, please fill in your zipcode and country. In this columbia release of gould s 1966 and 1967 recordings of the first eight preludes and fugues from bach s welltempered clavier book ii, listeners were treated to almost hummingfree performances. The first is that glenn gould takes a good tempo on almost all of the preludes and fugues, unlike on the first book. The well tempered clavier, book i volume 2, bwv 854861 released. Listen to your favorite songs from glenn gould plays bach. The welltempered clavier, book 2, preludes and fugues 916 glenn gould on allmusic 2007 in 1969, two years after he recorded the first. Gould was simply incomparable in the contrapuntal intricacies of bachs fugal writing, and in the well tempered clavier he has 48 opportunities. The well tempered clavier book 2 scrolling youtube. Why is the well tempered clavier 2 not as famous as the first well tempered clavier.
The welltempered clavier, book i, bwv 846853 released. The well tempered clavier, book ii, preludes and fugues 1 8. Glenn gould plays bach 19521955 by glenn gould, ernest. But i feel theres much more going on in the details of the music which only gould and tureck examine. Its rather amazing today, when recordings of bachs welltempered 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. The well tempered clavier book cd 2 disc 1994 sony. Book 2 preludes and fugues 18, a classical music album by glenn gould. While richter also suffers from poor studio engineering, he equals gould s technical command while projecting a richer and more varied and diverse emotional range. Johann sebastian bach, glenn gould the glenn gould edition bach.
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