It is not straight classical bach, swinging bach or improvisations. John lewis, bach preludes and fugues from the welltempered. John lewis, bach preludes and fugues from the welltempered clavier, book 1 music. The sound of period guitar and antique piano is unique and charming, not to be missed. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Preludes and fugues the welltempered clavier, by j. 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. The episodes bars 21 to 26, 37 to 41, 62 to 66, 84 to 88 are also interesting, and will repay careful examination. Preludes and fugues from the welltempered clavier, book 1. Vg john lewis preludes and fugues from the welltempered.
Bach preludes and fugues from the welltempered clavier book 1. John lewiss piano and bachs clavier the new york times. Frederic chopin the best nocturnes in 432 hz tuning great for reading or studying. Beginning and intermediate pianists will appreciate this inexpensive edition of a selection of bachs small fugues and preludes. Then there are the transcriptions of the fugues for violin, viola, guitar, and bass, to.
Because i really liked this cd, i bought volume 1 not easy, because it was recorded in 1984 and is no longer being made and its a big disappointment. In bach s 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. Bach preludes and fugues from the welltempered clavier book 1 at discogs. Bach preludes and fugues from the welltempered clavier book 1 on discogs. 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.
Fantasies, preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach. Editions i studied with the kalmus editions think starving student, but i encourage my students to invest in the henle if they can this. Download and print top quality preludes and fugues, 48 book i and book ii sheet music for piano solo or harpsichord by johann sebastian bach with mp3 and midi files. This is for 1 vg john lewis preludes and fugues from the welltempered clavier, book 1. The welltempered clavier, book 1, preludes and fugues 18. This series of cds by john lewis and friends and lovershis wife accompanied on several albums is my all time favorite music ever. Bwv 870a, bwv 870b prelude and fugue in c minor, bwv 871. Johann sebastian bach, complete organ works, volume ii, preludes and fugues of j. John aaron lewis may 3, 1920 march 29, 2001 was an american jazz pianist, composer and arranger, best known as the founder and musical director of the modern. What john lewis did for modern jazz with the modern jazz quartet, fusing bebop, blues and art music, he has flawlessly accomplished here with his interpretation of bachs classic, the well tempered clavier. This is emphatically one of the finest and grandest, as well as one of the most elaborate, of bachs fugues.
First of all, lewiss improvisations on the fugues an acknowledgment that bach himself was an improviser. Lewiss preludes and fugues from the welltempered clavier, book i philips. Bachs goldberg variations, part 2 variations 1630 consists of selections from bachs goldberg variations bwv 988, performed on harpsichord, alternating with variations composed by john lewis for harpsichord and piano, each based on the preceding original. Easier piano pieces abrsm by johann sebastian bach 29 jun 1989 4. Preludes and fugues from the welltempered clavier book 1sealed new korea edition. Another indispensable set of preludes and fugues is shostakovitchs op. John lewis, bach preludes and fugues from the well. Bach preludes and fugues, 48 book i and book ii sheet. Preludes and fugues from the welltempered clavier book 1. Johann sebastian bach s collected preludes and fugues for solo keyboard.
It can be edifying to study the prelude and fugue in a key in book i and the prelude and fugue in the same key in book ii. Johann sebastian bachs collected preludes and fugues for solo keyboard. John lewis, piano joel lester, violin lois martin, viola howard collins. John lewis, piano joel lester, violin lois martin, viola howard collins, guitar marc johnson, bass 1 prelude no. The two voice fugues are easier than the three and four voiced fugues, and as far as tempo goes, though it may be tempting, and everybody does it, dont play at tempo until you can play it perfectly with both hands slowly. Its puzzling, then, to hear an album gone so wrong as mr.
Bach s goldberg variations, part 1 variations 115 consists of selections from bach s goldberg variations bwv 988, performed on harpsichord, alternating with variations composed by john lewis for harpsichord and piano, each based on the preceding original. Partitions, tablatures et lead sheets pour john lewis. This guide to the 96 pieces explains bachs various purposes in compiling the music, describes the rich traditions on which he drew, and provides. Johann sebastian bach, john lewis john lewis, volume 2.
As you watch, youll see that bach uses stretto more and more, which heightens the tension of the piece. Bachs welltempered clavier the 48 preludes and fugues stands at the core of baroque keyboard music and has been a model and inspiration for performers and composers ever since it was written. Listen to free internet radio, sports, music, news, talk and podcasts. Everyone should play the preludesfugues mentioned above, even if no other large bach preludes and fugues are undertaken. It is not straight classical bach, swinging bach or. One of my frequent cd choices is john lewis volume 2 the bridge game based on bachs the well tempered clavier book 1. Schirmer library of classics volume 1456 organ solo and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Preludes and fugues from the welltempered clavier book 1 music. Piano solo sheet music book by johann sebastian bach 16851750. Here are some of my observations regarding the 48 preludes and fugues found in book i and book ii of johann sebastian bachs the welltempered clavier, in no particular order. Bach, the welltempered clavier, book 1 sviatoslav richter 1969. Prelude and fugue in csharp major, bwv 872 alternative. Preludes and fugues from the well tempered clavier book 1, vol. Specially arranged and edited by the esteemed musician giuseppe buonamici, it features a splendid variety of worksall in simple keys, and with helpful notes on fingering.
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