The welltempered clavier, book ii, preludes and fugues, s. In fact, i no longer listen to any other piano version. Recordings include both books of the welltempered clavier, goldberg variations and french suites of bach, as well as works of hindemith and faure. Harmony and voice leading 9780155062429 by aldwell, edward. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Edward aldwell s book ii is a fine accomplishment not quite matched by his book i.
I own 20 different recordings of the wtc and this is by far my favorite. The well tempered clavier, book ii digital mp3 album. The welltempered clavier, book 1 edward aldwell on allmusic 1992. The welltempered clavier, book 1 to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. The well tempered clavier, book i, preludes and fugues, s. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic.
Performances of well tempered clavier book i, part 1. Likewise, his 1989 recording of book ii of the welltempered clavier garnered high praise from musicians, scholars, and critics alike. The welltempered clavier, book 1 2cds edward aldwell nonesuch at the best online prices at. In bachs time clavier keyboard was a generic name indicating a variety of keyboard instruments, most typically a harpsichord or clavichord but not excluding an. Keyboard duet bachs prelude in c major from the well. As ive mentioned before, i find aldwells strength in bach to be a relatively slow and legatodriven poetry with fine depth, somewhat dream like in nature. Johann friedrich fasch 16881758, ouverture in a fwv k. The welltempered clavier, book i digital mp3 album. The welltempered clavier, book ii, bwv 870893 selections. The well tempered clavier, book 1 2cds edward aldwell nonesuch at the best online prices at ebay. Program notes by edward aldwell and carl schachter 11 p. Forget gould, aldwell is the true successor to tureck. English baroque soloists, john eliot gardiner, conductor. Edward aldwell received wide critical acclaim for his recordings of j.
The welltempered clavier, book i, preludes and fugues, s. The welltempered clavier, book ii to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Schachter, carl and a great selection of similar new. Bach, aldwell, edward well tempered clavier book 1 amazon. This is a most amazing performance of the book ii of the well tempered clavier, with mr. As ive mentioned before, i find aldwell s strength in bach to be a relatively slow and legatodriven poetry with fine depth, somewhat dream like in nature. He was particularly renowned for his bach interpretations, and he recorded several albums, most notably the complete welltempered clavier of bach for nonesuch, and bachs french suites for. Provided to youtube by nonesuch prelude in c major edward aldwell j. Harmony and voice leading by edward aldwell, 9780495905424.
Keith jarrett piano jarretts bach is known for its cool temperature, restrained expression, even a slightly puritan approach. Edward aldwells book ii is a fine accomplishment not quite matched by his book i. Aldwells performances are an outstanding demonstration of the operation of instinct and insight, imagination and understanding. In bachs time clavier keyboard was a generic name indicating a variety of keyboard instruments, most typically a harpsichord or clavichord but not excluding. Were featuring millions of their reader ratings on our book pages to help you find. Bach, aldwell, edward well tempered clavier book 1. The welltempered clavier, book ii digital mp3 album. Join napster and access fulllength songs on your phone, computer or home audio device.
The welltempered clavier, book ii edward aldwell on allmusic 1992. This is the greatest well tempered clavier book 1 on the piano, period. Show all release groups instead, or show various artists release groups. The well tempered clavier, book i digital mp3 album. Aldwell enunciating the various voices of the fugues in the clearest and most creative possible manner, and bringing his awesome originality to the preludes as well. Bach the well tempered clavier book ii nonesuch 2cd set.
This is the greatest welltempered clavier book 1 on the piano, period. Edward aldwell january 30, 1938 in portland, oregon may 28, 2006 in valhalla, new york was an american pianist, music theorist and pedagogue he was particularly renowned for his bach interpretations, and he recorded several albums, most notably the complete welltempered clavier of bach for nonesuch, and bachs french suites for hanssler classics. Subscribe to our newsletter a weekly update from artistic director miles cohen. I was very impressed with the set and have been looking forward to his recording of book ii which has just been issued.
Prelude and fugue in c minor, bwv 871, from book two of the welltempered clavier edward aldwell, piano bleibt, ihr engel, bleibt bei mir. Harmony and voice leading by edward aldwell, 97837560573. The late american pianist edward aldwells recordings of bachs welltempered clavier garnered high praise from musicians, scholars, and critics alike. 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. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Jan 23, 2017 provided to youtube by nonesuch prelude in c major edward aldwell j. Bachs welltempered clavier nonesuch, french suites haenssler classics, the goldberg variations, the french ouverture, and the art of fugue biddulph, as well as a disc of paul hindemiths ludus t onalis along with works of gabriel faure pro piano. Oct 04, 2019 johann sebastian bach 16851750, wtc bk 2. In book i, he misses many opportunities to shine in preludes and fugues which well handle his strength. Edward aldwell was an american pianist, music theorist and pedagogue. Edward aldwell, piano philadelphia chamber music society. Aldwells performances are an outstanding demonstration of the operation of instinct and insight, imagination and understanding, wrote richard dyer in the boston globe. Harmony and voice leading by edward aldwell, 97837560573, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. For most arrangements, see the separate pages for the individual preludes and fugues.
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