Even more amazing is the fact that richter learned the second book of this musical collection by heart in only one month. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes the largestscale and mostinfluential undertaking for. Well tempered clavier book i the well tempered clavier, book ino. Moscow, 20 and 21 april 1969 on revelation rv 20003 cd as well as other pressings. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. With its magnificent and magisterial performances by sviatoslav richter, one would have imagined that this 1970 recording of the first book of bachs welltempered clavier would be on the shelf of everyone who reveres richter and worships bach. Js bach welltempered clavier performances book i from richter. Johann sebastian bach 16851750 the well tempered clavier book 2 bwv 870893 sviatoslav richter piano. Richter bach the welltempered clavier book bwv 846 893. Bach, sviatoslav richter the welltempered clavier, book 2.
Bach was a central part of sviatoslav richter s repertoire throughout his career. Welcome to talk classical a community covering every aspect of classical music. Bach, sviatoslav richter the welltempered clavier, book 1. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Bach, sviatoslav richter richter plays bach well tempered clavier book 1 at discogs. The welltempered clavier, book 1 by sviatoslav richter, j. Bach since glenn gould, canadian pianist angela hewitt has surpassed her usual high standards in this astonishing set of. The well tempered clavier, book 1 sviatoslav richter on allmusic 2012. Well tempered clavier, book 1 sviatoslav richter on allmusic. The piano is one of my favorite instruments along with period. Johann sebastian bachs cycle of preludes and fugues, the welltempered clavier, holds a very special place in the world of music. Bwv878 bwv883 sviatoslav richter, piano 19721973 prelude and fugue no. The well tempered clavier, book 2 sviatoslav richter on allmusic 2012.
Bach, the welltempered clavier, book 1 sviatoslav richter. It is not just one of the immortal masterpieces of the world music literature. Welltempered clavier, book i sviatoslav richter on allmusic 2004 with its. Recently i listened to angela hewitts live performance of the work and was amazed by the supefaciality of her playing. Well tempered clavier book i by sviatoslav richter on amazon music. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. The melchizedek software has identified it as sviatoslav richters performance of book i from the well tempered clavier. Welltempered clavier, book 1 by sviatoslav richter, j. Well tempered clavier, book i sviatoslav richter on allmusic 2004 with its. Some of his very earliest recordings, on russian 78s, were music of bach. Richter plays bach welltempered clavier book 1 discogs. Richters welltempered clavier tops a short list of recordings that find the humanity in what would otherwise be a clinical performance in the hands of a lesser pianist. Johann sebastian bach 1685 1750 the welltempered clavier, book 1 00. The welltempered clavier 1997 recording praised for her exquisite recordings for hyperion and hailed as one of the most original interpreters of the music of j.
Amazons choice for bach well tempered clavier book 1. The welltempered clavier, book 1 sviatoslav richter on allmusic 2011. Welltempered clavier to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. The welltempered clavier sviatoslav richter product description russian pianist sviatoslov richters performance of one of western civilizations greatest musical works is no less astounding today that it was when it was first released. Richters rca recording of welltempered klavier still remains as one of the most aweinspring recording in his entire discography, and no other pianists can match the depth and the intense beauty richter captures. Even more amazing is the fact that richter learned the second book of this musical collection by. Welltempered clavier, book i sviatoslav richter songs. Richter plays bach richter plays bach the welltempered clavier book il.
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