The canadian pianists recordings of bach are held up as benchmarks for their profound insight. 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. The welltempered clavier book 1 is a recording with angela hewitt turning out a performance that is astounding to say the least. Bachs welltempered clavier by angela hewitt, book ii. Concurrently, hyperion is releasing this limited edition box set of hewitts 199899 iconic recordings of the 48 held by many critics to be the definitive piano version of bachs incomparable masterpiece. August 2007 sees the start of angela hewitts bach world tour in which she will bring her celebrated performances of the welltempered clavier to twentyfive countries on six continents. In 199798 angela hewitt recorded a version of the welltempered clavier which dazzled the critical world and recordbuying public. Woodward is placed in a more swimmy acoustic, and the piano sound is a bit tubbier and subject to some noticeable. You may like to know that the two sets making up the whole of angela hewitt s 48 have been reissued in a single 4cd set for less than the price of this one bach well tempered clavier. The same goes for c major book 1 and d major book 2 fugue stretti, and the c. Sep 23, 2018 amongst them is canadian pianist angela hewitt, described by gramophone as todays finest exponent of bachs keyboard music. The well tempered clavier book 1 is a recording with angela hewitt turning out a performance that is astounding to say the least.
The well tempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. Its a womderful musical experience and a real bargain dont miss it. The welltempered clavier 1997 recording to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Listening to angela hewitts latest thoughts on bachs welltempered clavier. Ten years ago angela hewitt recorded a version of the welltempered clavier book i. Ten years later, after her 200708 bach world tour in which she performed the complete welltempered clavier in 58 cities in 21 countries on six continents angela made an entirely new recording of this monumental work. Hewitt frequently records, producing dozens of releases. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Find angela hewitt discography, albums and singles on allmusic. The well tempered clavier, book 1, including the well tempered clavier, book 1. Conceived and composed in two separate parts produced some 20 years apart, bachs collection has long been regarded as one of the cornerstones of western musical literature. Of course, the goldberg variations is a thing in itself as is the art of fugue, which will come at the end of the cycle in may 2020. The well tempered clavier 24, collection of preludes.
Bac h the well tempered clavier, book i prelude and fugue no. The welltempered clavier 24, collection of preludes. Hewitts goldberg variations angela hewitt bachs recital disc on hyperion hewitt bach. 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 welltempered clavier, book 1 angela hewitt on allmusic 1998. In this concert she plays bachs 24 preludes and fugues from the welltempered clavier, book i. August 2007 sees the start of angela hewitts bach world tour in which she will bring her celebrated. This experience shines through in her new recording.
Hewitt s goldberg variations angela hewitt bachs recital disc on hyperion hewitt bach. Hewitt performs the 24 preludes and fugues of book 1, launching with the serene, rippling. Pianist angela hewitt talks bach with alan rusbridger. The welltempered clavier, book 2 edwin fischer piano edwin fischers recording of the 48 was the first by a pianist of the set, and probably remains the finest of all. Critical response to this extraordinary cycle has been glowingly positive across the boards, and hewitt. The first was the glenn gould set from the 1960s, remastered for sony in 1993, so i must have had it for nearly 20 years. It was followed shortly afterwards by book ii which was similarly received. The welltempered clavier, book 1 angela hewitt songs. Bac h the welltempered clavier, book i prelude and fugue no. Even performances of a whole book at a time are not all that common, which, given the challenges involved, is just as well. Join us as she continues the second season of her remarkable fouryear journey through all of bachs keyboard works. A major career and recording highlight began in 1994, as hewitt set out to record all the major clavier music of bach on piano for the hyperion label. The welltempered clavier, book 1 by angela hewitt on. Bachs well tempered clavier the 48 consists of two books of 24 preludes and fugues in all the major and minor keys, and has been described as the.
Angela hewitt bach series page 1 of 2 presto classical. The welltempered clavier i by angela hewitt, johann sebastian bach, none from amazons classical music store. Angela hewitt has made bachs music the cornerstone of her brilliant, exuberant artistry. Find angela hewitt discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic. She has the best recordingsperformances of the well tempered clavier. Ten years ago angela hewitt recorded a version of the well tempered clavier that dazzled the critical world and recordbuying public. Book ii is one of the major pinnacles of hewitt s climb up bachs mountain of keyboard music both programs of the well tempered clavier are wonderful. Included among these are separate studio and live recordings of the well tempered clavier. She would be taking the well tempered clavier to different countries, different cultures, and was looking forward to exploring the work from many perspectives. Well tempered clavier book one angela hewitt early. Two years ago, in a cover story for this magazine, angela hewitt told how she was looking forward to her forthcoming world tour. I set off on a 14month recital tour performing johann sebastian bachs masterpiece the well tempered clavier to.
It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes the largestscale and mostinfluential undertaking for solo keyboard of the baroque era. Her world tour brings her to londons wigmore hall next week. Towards the end of last year, hyperion rereleased angela hewitt s recordings of the well tempered clavier from the late 1990s in a budget boxed set. Angela hewitt the welltempered clavier book 2 tickets. Ten years ago angela hewitt recorded a version of the welltempered clavier that dazzled the critical world and recordbuying public. In this concert she plays bachs 24 preludes and fugues from the well tempered clavier, book i. The welltempered clavier by angela hewitt, johann sebastian bach, none from amazons classical music store. Bach, js the well tempered clavier, book 1 by angela hewitt. She talks to alan rusbridger about the joy and difficulty of playing. Concurrently, hyperion is releasing this limited edition box set of hewitts 199899 iconic recordings of the 48 held by many critics to be the definitive piano version of bachs. August 2007 sees the start of angela hewitt s bach world tour in which she will bring her celebrated performances of the welltempered clavier to twentyfive countries on six continents. She has the best recordingsperformances of the welltempered clavier. The welltempered clavier, book 2 angela hewitt on allmusic 1999.
The welltempered clavier, book 1 par angela hewitt. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Now, fresh from her bach world tourin which she performed the complete welltempered clavier from august 2007 until the end of october 2008 in 58 cities in 21 countries on. Praised for her exquisite recordings for hyperion and hailed as one of the most original interpreters of the music of j. The welltempered clavier cda677414 johann sebastian. The welltempered clavier 4cd box set angela hewitt.
Bachs welltempered clavier by angela hewitt, book i. Ten years ago angela hewitt recorded a version of the well tempered clavier book i which dazzled the critical world and recordbuying public. Angela hewitt is traveling the world bearing great armfuls of bach, to be bestowed on places as distant as macao, colombia and south africa. I bought this set because i have admired angela hewitt s style since hearing he working through the beethoven piano sonatas on the radio some years ago, i have not been. Book ii is one of the major pinnacles of hewitts climb up bachs mountain of keyboard music both programs of the welltempered clavier are wonderful. Pianist angela hewitt talks bach with alan rusbridger music. This is the fifth release in angela hewitt s universally acclaimed series of bachs keyboard music which is fast being seen as the definitive modern recording of this repertoire on the piano.
The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. Angela hewitt bachs instrumental works discography. Amongst them is canadian pianist angela hewitt, described by gramophone as todays finest exponent of bachs keyboard music. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from angela hewitt at the discogs marketplace. Sep 21, 2018 amongst them is canadian pianist angela hewitt, described by gramophone as todays finest exponent of bachs keyboard music. Bachs well tempered clavier is one of the monuments of classical music. I highly recommend this for all musicians and music students.
Angela hewitt continues her series paying attention to the second volume of his magnum opus the welltempered clavier, which promises to be a concert not to miss. Bach, angela hewitt the welltempered clavier 2009, cd. Listening to angela hewitt s latest thoughts on bachs well tempered clavier alongside her late1990s hyperion cycle 1198, 799, it appears that her interpretations havent changed so much as evolved, intensified and, most important, internalised. Four years after her heralded recital at hku, hewitt is returning in fall 2018 to present the complete well tempered clavier. I was enormously moved by how visibly moved angela hewitt was at the end of the recital. Now, fresh from her bach world tour in which she performed the complete welltempered clavier from august 2007 until the end of october 2008 in 58 cities in 21 countries on six continents angela has made an entirely new recording of this most iconic of. Hewitt s recordings of the well tempered clavier recent rerelease peter bright wrote february 25, 2008. She captures the feel and soul of bachs works and i dare say bach himself would have been proud of this performance. Speaking as a pianist, there is a great deal of music without which i should feel bereft but, were everything else somehow to be lost, i think i could just about cope so long as i were able to play the well tempered clavier. Bachs keyboard music since the innovative performances of her compatriot, glenn gould, canadian pianist angela hewitt has certainly matched her usual exquisite playing in this 2008 set of the well tempered clavier, an anticipated followup to the 2007 reissue of her 1997 recordings. A ngela hewitt made her first recording of the 48 preludes and fugues in. Fresh from her bach world tour in which she performed the work in 58 cities in.
Of the more recent piano recordings of the well tempered clavier to come my way, that of roger woodward on the celestial harmonies label has remained a firm favourite, but i have to admit angela hewitts is the better recording. Acclaimed as one of the most creative and thoughtful performers of j. Four years after her heralded recital at hku, hewitt is returning in fall 2018 to present the complete welltempered clavier. Oct 30, 2007 angela hewitt is traveling the world bearing great armfuls of bach, to be bestowed on places as distant as macao, colombia and south africa. Sep 19, 2008 angela hewitt is one of the foremost living interpreters of bach. Angela hewitt, the welltempered clavier, book i, 20. Angela hewitt, the welltempered clavier, book i, 20 january. Bach since glenn gould, canadian pianist angela hewitt has surpassed her usual high standards in this astonishing set of the well tempered clavier.
Ten years ago angela hewitt recorded a version of the welltempered clavier book i which dazzled the critical world and recordbuying public. The welltempered clavier by angela hewitt on itunes. Angela hewitt piano hewitt take full advantage of the pianos potential, including its middle sostenuto pedal. Angela hewitt is one of the foremost living interpreters of bach. Bach, js the well tempered clavier, book 1 by angela.
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