The well tempered clavier book 2 glenn gould

The well tempered clavier book 2, prelude 1 anomalyzero. The well tempered clavier, book 2 johann sebastian bach. While there are many good recordings, in my opinion, only richters comes close to the beauty that gould has created with this great piece by bach. Customers who viewed this item also viewed these digital items. 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. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at.

The well tempered clavier i by glenn gould cd, jan1994, 2 discs, sony classical at the best online prices at ebay. Records advertised as sealed or unplayed should be mint. Fugue in e major from the well tempered clavier book 2 bwv 878. Book ii of the welltempered clavier occupies much more space in goulds discography than the first.

A good 2 disc set for fans of bach and fans of gould to have. I would imagine that some alien race would be so infuriated by what he has done to bach that they would want to wipe us out immediately. Js bach glenn gould, piano gould tcojc disc 18 bach, well tempered clavier book i 03. 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, book 1, preludes and fugues.

Glenn gould discusses his goldberg variations with tim page gould remastered. Keep in mind, though, that this 2 cd is merely book one of the well tempered clavier, and that there is book two available elsewhere. The well tempered clavier to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Beethoven late quartets budapest string quartet bach. Js bach glenn gould, piano gould tcojc disc 18 bach, well tempered clavier book i 02. The welltempered clavier, book i volume 2, bwv 854861. It was an amazing experience to witness how each version became something completely new in goulds hands.

Gould was simply incomparable in the contrapuntal intricacies of bachs fugal writing, and in the welltempered clavier he has 48 opportunities. Nov 17, 2009 i have two versions of well tempered clavier, one is played by sviatoslav richter, and the other by gould. The well tempered clavier book 2 prelude e fugue in a, bwv 888. Download a free and public domain recording and musical score. In the case of glenn gould, he seems to have had very good company indeed. Js bach glenn gould, piano gould tcojc disc 18 bach, well tempered clavier book i 04. Play now add album to favorites add album to playlist. Glenn gould piano, albert schweitzer liner notes, henry parker photography. 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.

Welltempered clavier ii complete 612 by glenn gould youtube. Glenn gould fugue in e major from the well tempered clavier book 2 bwv 878. Young gould was playing with piano from the age of 3, and started regular lessons with his mother from the age of 4. Aug 24, 2012 the home of classical music find always the latest news, dates and videos from our artists and recordings.

Every lp record is checked and cleaned with professional machine and got new plastic sleeve. The well tempered 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. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Jul 01, 2012 glenn gould performs from johann sebastian bachs welltempered clavier, book 2. Below is a partial list of the notables who would have brought glenn with them to their own desert island everybody from pop singers to painters, actors to architects. 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. His playing was not only technically brilliant but also marked by a courageous and free interpretation of famous musical scores. Shop 22 records for sale for album bach the well tempered clavier by glenn gould on cdandlp in vinyl and cd format. Try a desert island and youll never be lonely the glenn. Glenn gould fugue in e major from the well tempered. Glenn gould bach the welltempered clavier book 2 cbs. Glenn gould playing this e major fugue in a quite different tempo from his wtc recordings. The well tempered clavier, book i, bwv 846853 released.

I agreed with them, even with nothing, then or now, to compare it to but i love it. Glenn gould bach the well tempered clavier vinyl records. The home of classical music find always the latest news, dates and videos from our artists and recordings. There are no words to do justice to this great interpretation great recording great remastering job. I think gulda shows a little more variety of pacing and mood in book 1. While this welltempered clavier book ii recording presents some of glenn gould s 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. No wtk collection is complete without gould s recordings of i and ii.

Glenn gould 1932 1982 bach the welltempered clavier. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favorite tracks with your friends. G lenn gould 19321982 was canadas greatest pianist. Released 14 january 1963 on columbia masterworks catalog no. The welltempered clavier complete by glenn gould 1 youtube. I was very impressed with the set and have been looking forward to his recording of book ii which has just been issued. Johann sebastian bach, glenn gould the glenn gould edition bach. The welltempered clavier, book i volume 2, bwv 854861 released. The album cover accentuated the fact that bachs keyboard works were being played on a piano and how good gould was at it. Book i preludes and fugues 18, a classical music album by glenn gould. The well tempered clavier, book 2, preludes and fugues 916. Glenn herbert gould was born at home in toronto, on 25 september 1932, to russell herbert gold 19011996 and florence emma gold nee grieg.

Listen to your favorite songs from glenn gould plays bach. 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 bach the welltempered clavier book 2 cbs 72962. I have two versions of well tempered clavier, one is played by sviatoslav richter, and the other by gould. 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, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. Keep in mind, though, that this 2 cd is merely book one of the well tempered clavier, and that there is book. 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. I had a lp of glenn gould playing bachs well tempered clavier ii around 1970. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

The welltempered clavier book 2, prelude 1 youtube. 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. Maybe i will call richters version fantastic and goulds version colourful. 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. Book ii of the well tempered clavier occupies much more space in gould s discography than the first. The welltempered clavier book 1 2020 bluray 1080i avc dtshd. 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. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes the largestscale. 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 fugue in e major from the well tempered clavier. I had reported very favorably on guldas wtc 2nd book and indicated id be buying book l. The well tempered clavier, book ii to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Maybe i will call richters version fantastic and gould s version colourful. The welltempered clavier, book 2 glenn gould on allmusic 1993. A recording of gould s bach cmajor prelude was chosen to go on the voyager i spacecraft. While this welltempered clavier book ii recording presents some of glenn gould s 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 pianist s weaker js bach recordings. The welltempered clavier, book 2 glenn gould songs. 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. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. It was an amazing experience to witness how each version became something completely new in gould s hands.

The welltempered clavier, book 1, preludes and fugues 18 to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. The welltempered clavier complete by glenn gould 1. Glenn gould discusses his goldberg variations with tim page gould remastered glenn gould. Welltempered clavier ii complete 612 by glenn gould. Glenn herbert gould was born glen gold on september 25, 1932, in toronto, ontario, canada. Buy glenn goulds album titled the glenn gould edition. 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.