Learn about the welltempered clavier by baroque german composer, j. Mieczyslaw horszowski buy recordings presto classical. Mieczyslaw horszowski the welltempered clavier, book 1. In any event, ive owned this set on lp and have had an earlier cd set. Also looks quite nice on your shelf which doesnt hurt. Books i and ii, complete dover music for piano bach, johann sebastian. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. Reportedly even at that age he could play all of bachs keyboard music suitable for the piano. Learn about welltempered clavier by js bach from the baroque era. Little big bach piano box by various artists on amazon. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742.
The recording has been universally praised for the clarity and warmth of horszowski. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Bachs seminal work the welltempered clavier showcases an ability that we take for granted in modern music. The welltempered clavier, book 1 menuetto classics. Zawadziski, a friend of the family, said the cause was heart failure. The well tempered clavier book 1 scrolling youtube. Keith jarretts live well tempered clavier resurrected jason victor serinus jul 12, 2019 thirtytwo years after it was recorded, pianist keith jarretts live reading of j. A profile of mieczyslaw horszowski piano and details of their recordings available to browse and buy. I compare it with richters monumental set of wtc i and find that some days i prefer, other days the other. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. By 1978, the eightysixyearold horszowski had completed a recording of the entire book i of the well tempered clavier and intended to finish book ii, when the record company abruptly canceled the project without explanation a great disappointment to horszowski.
The historical series bach horszowski with horszowski, mieczyslaw on cd. Listen to your favorite songs from little big bach piano box by various artists now. Bachs well tempered clavier, book 1, has seen the light of day. The welltempered clavier 1 is a collection of educational pieces with exceptionally high artistic contents. Wittlin attended most of horszowski s mozart recitals, the fourteen concertos given with maestro waldman and musica aeterna as well as the four evenings in which horszowski performed all seventeen sonatas. Performances of well tempered clavier book i, part 3 prelude in e major one of bachs best musical traits is his ability to present sublime music of comfort and. Keith jarretts live welltempered clavier resurrected. This set of bachs well tempered clavier has been available for more than thirty years and it is still one i return to often.
The well tempered clavier belongs to the major musical achievements of the baroque age in europe, and it is until today an intellectual challenge for musicians and listeners alike, as well as a deep and seemingly inexhaustible source of inspiration. Bach, johann sebastian, mieczyslaw horszowski welltempered clavier book 1 music. His technique is remarkably solid and controlled for a pianist of any age, as his fleet and lightfingered accounts of the d and g major preludes and fugues easily prove. Any of them, or the other classical pianists mentioned above whose recordings of the well tempered clavier that ive heard, i. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. 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. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
In the 1950s there were concerts featuring all the beethoven sonatas, interspersed with sets of the variations. Right off, one major difference is the sound quality. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The well tempered clavier by mieczyslaw horszowski now.
Bach, mieczyslaw horszowski well tempered clavier book 1 music skip to main content. The well tempered clavier by mieczyslaw horszowski. The well tempered clavier, book one mieczyslaw horszowski on allmusic 1993. I evidently have not had my fill of bachs wtc, book 1, because i found myself last night heading for horszowski s version on vanguard. Both instrument and performer serve as unobtrusive media through which the music emerges without enhancement. Bachs well tempered clavier and the complete mozart sonatas were similar projects. Continue from part 1 donald satz wrote february 16, 2001.
The well tempered clavier by mieczyslaw horszowski on amazon music. Mieczyslaw horszowski was in his late80s when he recorded book i of bachs 48 preludes and fugues for vanguard. Horszowski is on the right track, but i feel that he does not well execute his conception. Horszowski sounds like two pianists not entirely insync, and gould is simply too fast to allow the emotions to emerge. Prelude in d major continuous semiquavers from the right hand and a staccato bass line makes this prelude very joyous and playful. The welltempered clavier, book 1 complete to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Works by mozart, beethoven, schumann, and chopin by mieczyslaw horszowski 4 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 279 worldcat member libraries worldwide. The welltempered clavier book i ecm records catalogue.
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