Bachs art of the fugue on the hyperion label and was blown away by its combination of. In the german of 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. The welltempered clavier wikipedia republished wiki 2. Bach worked on the second book over a long period of time, even reworking pieces he had written for other purposes, as he had in the first book. Shostakovichs obvious model for the set was bachs welltempered clavier, but he also derived inspiration from chopins 24 preludes circa 1839 and his own earlier set of 24 preludes 1932. Faculty pianist craig sheppard gives seattle audiences a rare treatthe opportunity to hear, in a single performance, the entirety of the 24 preludes and fugues, opus 87, by dmitri shostakovich. Dmitri shostakovichs epic series of preludes and fugues for solo piano was inspired by the very composer whom you would immediately suspect johann sebastian bach.
More than two hundred years after bach composed his two books of twentyfour preludes and fugues, dmitry shostakovich became the first composer in musical history to follow bachs challenging experience by composing his own cycle of. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, is a collection of two series of preludes and fugues in all major and minor keys, composed for solo keyboard by johann sebastian bach. From all the works written in the baroque era, no other work has been so well cherished, frequently performed and thoroughly studied than this work of bachs. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. When i gave my first complete performances of the welltempered clavier during the 19992000 season, i knew i was well prepared.
She went on to win the first prize, the second being shared by two other female soviet contestants. Bachnikolayeva piano transcriptions of bachs works works. This is tatiana nikolayevas performance of johann sebastian bachs the well tempered clavier, converted to 432 hz by myself. One of the entrants for the competition was the twentysixyearold russian pianist and composer tatiana nikolayeva, a recent graduate from the moscow conservatoire and a piano pupil of the legendary alexander goldenweiser then seventyfive years old. Soundwise this new remastering is a wholly other universethese newly minted melodiyas are little short of a miracle in revealing so much more of those old and wellknown richter recordings much recommended. Although the welltempered clavier was the first collection of fully worked keyboard pieces in all 24 keys, similar ideas had occurred earlier. Tatiana nikolayevas double cd has a nice bonus, namely the 3 and 6voice ricercars from the musical offering bwv1079. Ranking of difficulty of well tempered clavier preludes. One of the participants, the 26yearold tatiana nikolayeva, so impressed dmitri with her rendition of the welltempered clavier that he was overcome by an irresistible creative impulse. Among the most influential in the canon of 20th century solo piano works, these incredibly varied pieces were composed over an intense threemonth period following an inspirational meeting, in. The welltempered clavier, book 1 2 cd, nikolayeva tatiana, ean 4607167792265, audiocd buy online with worldwide delivery at. One of the participants, the 26yearold tatiana nikolayeva, so impressed dmitri with her rendition of the well tempered clavier that he was overcome by an irresistible creative impulse. Unless youre angela hewitt or glenn gould i would recommend mastering only a select few preludes and fugues rather than being okay. The 24 preludes and fugues, op 87 by dmitri shostakovich, were composed in a surprisingly short timefrom october 1950 to march 1951.
Shortly upon his return to saint petersburg, shostakovich was inspired to write his own set of preludes and fugues, which tatiana nikolayeva championed, performing and recording the cycle multiple times throughout her life. Tatiana nikolayeva plays bach piano music by johann sebastian. Whilst others used socalled original instruments, nikolayeva preferred to play bach on a modern steinway always with great success. One of the entrants in the competition was the 26yearold tatiana nikolayeva from moscow. Aug 14, 2010 the other thing is that has both books available as pdf downloads refs 3 and 4, both in urtext unedited, notefornote and markformark as much as can be done with bachs manuscripts, from the original and in many edited, fingered and even commented editions.
Jun 29, 2016 dmitri shostakovich preludes and fugues, op. An astonishing demonstration of bachs mature understanding of the compositional techniques and. Tatiana nikolayeva plays bach piano music, an album by johann sebastian bach, tatiana nikolayeva on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. To my ear these performances are more assertive than the. Nov 23, 2015 tatyana nikolayeva, piano december 25, 1985 j. I had learned them for the international bach competition of washington. The welltempered clavier, part 2 bwv 870893 the welltempered clavier 2 is the second collection of twentyfour preludes and fugues covering all tonalities which bach completed around 1742. Oct 30, 2011 one of the contestants was the 26yearold tatyana nikolayeva, whose playing of the welltempered clavier so impressed shostakovich that upon returning to moscow, he undertook to create a similar work himself. It was composed in 195051 and premiered by tatiana nikolayeva in 1952, and has come to be considered one of.
Bach well tempered clavier tatiana nikolayeva 4 cd set. The well tempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. Bach johann sebastian, nikolayeva tatiana tatyana nikolayeva. Sheet music archive offers a meticulously organized collection including the works of hundreds of composers and tens of thousands of pieces of classical sheet music. Customers are free to use our sheet music for public performance. The well tempered clavier, bwv 846 to 893 bach duet in e minor, bwv 802 bach. Bach gave the present title to the work, which was composed for the use and practice of musical youth eager to learn and for the amusement of those already skilled in this study. Upon his return to moscow, shostakovich immediately set to work on his own set. I know there have been discussions of ranking the difficulty of the well tempered clavier for example, bartok, but it is my understanding that those take into account the fugues as well. She built up a phenomenal volume of repertoire, ranging from bach to bela bartok and beyond. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, is a collection of two sets of preludes and fugues in.
The well tempered clavier, book 1 bwv 846869 the well tempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. Here is a marvelous, musthave recording of bachs welltempered clavier book one, one that exceeds richters own legendary murky 197273 recording at klessheim castle, salzburg. Indeed, the russian composer was motivated to write this huge work after a visit to bachs home city leipzig in 1950. I own book 1, and was considering buying book 2 because some of the pieces were too dificult.
Unless youre angela hewitt or glenn gould i would recommend mastering only a select few preludes and fugues rather than being okay at all of them. It is unclear to the present day what the well tempered tuning is that bach had in mind for the well tempered clavier. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes the largestscale and mostinfluential undertaking for. Pdf files made by the sma are ed by, and may not be sold, redistributed, or used to derive other pdf files, without express written authorization. The other thing is that has both books available as pdf downloads refs 3 and 4, both in urtext unedited, notefornote and markformark as much as can be done with bachs. Dmitri shostakovichs opus 87 is a cycle of 24 preludes and fugues for piano, modeled after bachs welltempered clavier. 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 the modern german spelling for the collection is. Tatiana nikolayeva plays bach piano music by johann.
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. Tatiana nikolayeva piano, arranger short biography. Those who like richters handel recordings may well like this recording as well. Tatiana nikolayeva plays bach twelve little preludes youtube. Bach composed a paired prelude and fugue in each of the 24 keys to demonstrate the viability of the new equal. Download and print scores for piano, violin, ensembles, orchestra and choirs. Interview with tatiana nikolayeva by bruce duffie, october 16, 1992. One of the contestants was the 26yearold tatyana nikolayeva, whose playing of the welltempered clavier so impressed shostakovich that upon returning to moscow, he undertook to create a similar work himself.
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. Style, tempo and articulation there is too much to say about stylistic aspects of js bachs music, to even start here. Tatiana nikolayeva was a remarkably gifted virtuoso. They were created by the composer as a cyclic work after bachs the welltempered clavier. I would appreciate any info on ranking of the difficulty of the preludes in the well tempered clavier. Tatiana nikolayeva the well tempered clavier book 1 recorded at imaichi public hall, japan on may 2226, 1984. This non profit website is not affiliated with any foundation, record. The title page is missing from the manuscript, but its similarity to the first book of the well tempered clavier led editors to entitle it book ii. Tatiana nikolayeva plays bach piano music, an album by johann sebastian bach, tatiana nikolayeva on spotify. Shostakovichs 1950 visit to leipzig to attend the bicentennial bach competition, where he heard and was impressed by tatiana nikolayeva playing bachs welltempered clavier, served as an impetus to write his own set of twentyfour preludes and fugues, loosely modelled on bachs. Which book of bachs well tempered clavier is easier overall. Piano transcriptions and bachinspired piano works by the artist list of works and discography. Johann pachelbels magnificat fugues composed 16951706, georg muffats apparatus musicoorganisticus of 1690 and.
One can learn the entirety of both welltempered clavier books in a year, i would estimate, but it would take a lifetime to master. In the german of bachs time clavier keyboard was a generic name indicating a variety of keyboard instruments, most typically a harpsichord or clavichord but not excluding an organ either. Sheet music archive downloadable sheet music plus free. Though not required by competition regulations, she had come prepared to play any of the 48 preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier on request. The welltempered clavier two sets of 24 preludes and fugues in all major and minor keys is the torah of piano music, like beethovens.
The welltempered clavier book ii by ramin bahrami on amazon music. If one plays a particular piece, it is always good to understand what type of music we are dealing with. In the german of bachs time clavier keyboard was a generic name indicating a variety of keyboard instruments, most typically a harpsichord or clavichord but. Bach, nikolayeva, tatiana welltempered clavier book 1. Johann sebastian bach 16851750 goldberg variations, bwv988 78. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Shostakovichs obvious model for the set was bachs welltempered clavier, but he also derived inspiration from chopins 24 preludes circa 1839 and his own earlier set of 24 preludes 193233. Recorded in moscow 1971 book 1 nos 18 1972 book 1 nos 924 1973 book 2.
It was composed in 195051 and premiered by tatiana nikolayeva in 1952, and has come to be considered one of the great 20th century pieces for piano. At one extreme is the position of kellner who claims to have reconstructed the specific well tempered tuning due to werckmeister that bach allegedly used. Unlike bachs two books of preludes and fugues, each of which proceeds up the steps of the chromatic scale alternating major and minor. Tatiana nikolayeva the welltempered clavier book 1 recorded at imaichi public hall, japan on may 2226, 1984 victor jvc vdc500910 2cd 1985 reissued victor jvc japan vicc60607 2cd 2007. Her interpretation of bach on record won great critical acclaim. Only a few months later he had completed his own collection of 24 preludes and fugues, premiered by the same tatiana nikolayeva. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. Victor jvc vdc500910 2cd 1985 reissued victor jvc japan vicc60607 2cd 2007. But,ontheotherhand,inbachand othercomposers,onefrequentlymeetswith btherepetitionofaccenteda.
794 423 1476 548 1357 939 2 214 385 844 1395 495 262 1476 1404 982 196 628 433 1007 347 601 708 282 597 170 450 495 1129 840 610 853 464 507 349 458 217