Jan 29, 2000 his recording of both books of bach s well tempered clavier on the philips label is highly regarded among collectors and he was represented by two volumes in the philips records great. On disc and in concert, gulda collaborated with the likes of conductors claudio abbado and nikolaus harnoncourt, as well as cellist pierre fournier. Originally issued on five lps philips classics lp 4127941 the obviously meticulouslyremastered original tapes sound every bit. Guldas zesty romp through bachs chromatic fantasy and fugue is a delight, and you can tell how much he enjoys the clavichords vibrato capabilities. Originally issued on five lps philips classics lp 4127941 the obviously meticulouslyremastered original tapes sound every bit as well as could be expected. His recordings of bach s well tempered clavier are well regarded. The welltempered clavier, book 1 2018 hires friedrich gulda bach gulda. It does work well, and gulda keeps the momentum going. Bachs own maturation process but also the impetus for the emerging style. Guldas welltempered clavier book ii bach cantatas website. With the c major fugue, he employs a very slow tempo, the slowest of the seventeen versions.
His recordings of bachs well tempered clavier are well regarded. The welltempered clavier, book 1 to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Ramin bahrami the welltempered clavier book i 2018 hi. The welltempered clavier, book 1 classical archives. The welltempered clavier, book 1 by friedrich gulda. Apart from the well tempered clavier, gulda performed very few other pieces by bach and recorded even fewer. The well tempered clavier, book 1 classical music album play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and best organized classical music site on the web. This informed assessment of the genius of bachs works can be applied with greatest accuracy to the welltempered clavier. Book 1, bwv 846869fugue vii in e flat major bwv 852 15. Ramin bahrami the welltempered clavier book i 2018 hires akiko kuwagata bach. His most notable recordings included both books of bachs welltempered clavier and the complete sonatas and concertos of beethoven. When friedrich guldas welltempered clavier originally appeared it was on five lps, though with a little bit of juggling between the two books on disc 2 it can fit four cds with ease. The welltempered clavier, book 1 friedrich gulda on allmusic 1995. 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.
Ive never heard any gulda performances, but i was aware of the differing opinions about him. His recording of both books of bachs welltempered clavier on the philips label is highly regarded among collectors and he was represented by two volumes in the philips records great. Welltempered clavier, book 1, bwv 846869 by johann sebastian bach. The welltempered clavier book 1 is a twocd set released by philips label in 1995. Friedrich gulda bach gulda clavichord the mono tapes. Bachs welltempered clavier book 2 e major prelude and fugue flow with lyric simplicity, as do the a minor book 2 and c major book 1 selections played on the clavichord. This was the highand endpoint of the collaboarton between gulda and the german soundsorcerer hans georg brunnerschwer. Friedrich gulda recorded bach s the well tempered clavier in the yeras of 19721973. We didnt know how to blow up buildings then so we had no choice but to tell great.
It originates in the years of 197273, the high and endpoint of the collaboration between the austrian pianist and the soundsorcerer from villingen, germany, hans georg brunnerschwer. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes the largestscale and mostinfluential undertaking for. Book 1, bwv 846869prelude xiv in f sharp minor bwv 859 28. In friedrich gulda s recording of the well tempered clavier two significant events in the history of western music meet. Johann sebastian bach the welltempered clavier i friedrich gulda. Bach, johann sebastian well tempered clavier amazon. It sounds so simple, and yet it holds a wealth of musical depth and expression. Friedrich gulda recorded bachs the welltempered clavier in the yeras of 19721973. The 10 best classical recordings of 2016 rereleases. Bach friedrich gulda the welltempered clavier, book. The box is sturdy and the lps are 180 gram so they as well are sturdy.
Guldas zesty romp through bachs chromatic fantasy and fugue is a delight, and you can tell how much he. Bach friedrich gulda the welltempered clavier, book ii. Book 1, bwv 846869fugue xiii in f sharp major bwv 858 27. Friedrich gulda, 69, classicalmusic rebel the new york times. These recordings have also been previously available via the philips label as a box set and on decca as two duo sets. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Bach the well tempered clavier book ii friedrich gulda piano. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or. Bwv852 bwv857 friedrich gulda, piano april 1972 no. A setting for unison chorus with keyboard accompaniment from the bach welltempered clavier, part i. Friedrich gulda, 69, classicalmusic rebel the new york.
Bach clavier gulda mps records 0300650msw dc classical. Gulda had been using the black forest studios stateoftheart. Friedrich gulda 16 may 1930 27 january 2000 was an austrian pianist and composer who worked in both the classical and jazz fields. Buy gulda plays bach by friedrich gulda from amazons classical music store. Friedrich gulda welltempered clavier book 1 cd amoeba. Gulda s later reliance on cooperating with companies whose recording techniques were primitive in comparison to those espoused by more sophisticated rivals stood him in. It represents an improved version of the earlier recordings. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk. Bach friedrich gulda the welltempered clavier, bk 1.
The piano sonatas friedrich gulda mozart piano con. Book 1, bwv 846869prelude xiii in f sharp major bwv 858 26. 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. Book 1, bwv 846869prelude viii in d sharp minor bwv 853 16. In about 1978, the famous pianist friedrich gulda recorded his clavichord playing on various different occasions. Among other things, he often uses what would be considered extreme tempos at both ends. Bwv846 bwv851 friedrich gulda, piano april 1972 no. Most listening worth piano performance playing wtc.
The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. There will never be another era like the golden age of hollywood. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. In friedrich guldas recording of the well tempered clavier two significant events in the history of. The release while it has virtues, which i will get to below is being oversold. There is a trend in classical music criticism to treat recordings as entries in a sweepstakes to determine the definitive performance. This his art was of an encyclopedic nature, drawing together and surmounting the techniques, the styles, and the general achievements of his own and earlier generations and leading to a new perspective. Friedrich gulda bachs instrumental works discography. Jan 01, 2017 the 10 best classical recordings of 2016 rereleases. Friedrich guldathe complete musician classics today. Born in vienna the son of a teacher, gulda began learning. Friedrich gulda the welltempered clavier, book 1 2 cd. This was the highand endpoint of the collaboarton between gulda and the. Book 1, bwv 846869fugue viii in d sharp minor, bwv 853 17.
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