Recently, andras schiff performed a recital in new york city where he played books i and ii. He hears different nuances and colors than he did as a young man. Book 1, bwv 846869 prelude in c major, bwv 846 andras schiff. Schiff arrives on saturday night at the 92nd street y, his first new york stop on the tour, to play book 1 of welltempered clavier. Playing a number of the two and three part inventions sinfonias of bach prepares us beautifully for fugal playing, since these pieces teach us to think and listen in lines. A schiff plays bach three part inventions no 2 in c minor bwv 788. Symphony, pianist andras schiff will play bachs book i of the welltempered clavier on sunday and book ii on oct. He uses little if any sustain pedal, achieving legato effects mainly by finger control, arm weight, and hand position. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Bach for study, an album by johann sebastian bach on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Bach twopart inventions for the piano schirmers library of musical classics, vol.
Invention 12 in a major, bwv 783 urtext edition youtube. Hans bischoff and translated by alexander lipsky includes a threepage preface with a table of embellishments. The welltempered clavier, book 1 video andras schiff. Fourth species counterpoint download the score for free at. Although schiff admired and was influenced by gould, he approaches bach on the piano quite differently. Bach, the welltempered clavier, book 1 sviatoslav richter 1969. Johann sebastian bach, andras schiff piano music 2018, box. Andras schiff on the recording of bachs the welltempered clavier duration. S two and three part inventions by andras schiff now. Put it on shuffle and test if you truly know ya boy johanns inventions by number and key. Of course this is a very personal interpretation and each of you may have a different opinion.
The welltempered clavier revised edition part i, bwv. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow. I want to thank andras schiff for this fascinating essay, particularly his ending comment. Most piano students have struggled to play bachs inventions at some point in their career. Bach, the well tempered clavier, book 1 sviatoslav richter 1969 duration. Andras schiff bach the well tempered clavier book ii 2 disc set cd. A schiff plays bach three part inventions no 1 in c major. Oct 11, 2012 as part of his project san francisco visit with the s. But for a version featuring all thirty of the two and threepart inventions, i recommend this schiff release. Join the great pianist on a voyage through this masterpiece. Two part inventions bwv 772786, three part inventions bwv 787801.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Dec 24, 2003 in any case, the traditional progression in bach goes roughly like. As part of his project san francisco visit with the s. I am generally aware of the structure and relationships in this piece but you have put this in a. Too much embellishment, too much rubato, not cleanwas hoping for something with greater fidelity to the written music im playing these pieces myself so am speaking from a musicians point of view. Unfollow andras schiff bach to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Also included is an outstanding cd recording from the alfred library. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile. Jan 01, 2003 prelude and fugue in fsharp minor wtk, book i, no. Andras schiff bachs instrumental works discography. Playing a number of the two and threepart inventions sinfonias of bach prepares us beautifully for fugal playing, since. Bach adagio by various artists on amazon music unlimited. The two volumes of bachs the welltempered clavier together represent a wealth of musical invention, ingenuity and delight. The welltempered clavier revised edition part i, bwv 846. A schiff plays bach three part inventions no 15 in b. Andras schiff performs the composers major works in the bach project, a series of concerts he will give around the country through november 20.
Twentyfive years ago, pianist andras schiff recorded the complete preludes and fugues of the welltempered clavier by j. Johann sebastian bach twopart inventions invention no. Johann sebastian bach italian concerto, bwv 971 chromatic fantasy and fugue, bwv 903 twopart inventions, bwv 772a786 french suite no. Classical music performed by andras schiff on vinyl, cd. Andras schiff and the bach project the washington post. Over time, schiff says that this music that his relationship with this music that he performs every morning has changed slightly. As with the works on disc 1, friskin continues to sound like a mighty fine bach pianist in the two part inventions and the four programmed french suites. Three part inventions to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Andras schiff author of bach meet your next favorite book. It is wellknown that the twopart inventions are easier than the threepart sinfonias or inventions. Both parts of the welltempered clavier are also available as henle urtext editions without fingerings and as study editions. Deceptive cadence the pianist has such an intimate relationship with the welltempered clavier, hearing him play its kaleidoscopic preludes and.
Andras schiff is the author of le sonate per pianoforte di beethoven e il loro significato. This is an overlooked but absolutely marvelous rendition of the threepart ones doesnt include the twopart. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow your focus using our amazing set of criteria parameters. The 2nd of the threepart inventions is a sad, reflective piece in c minor and schiff executes it with sensitivity and finesse, with a careful ear for the balance of the voices, with the upward and downward scale that bach includes inserted into the texture with elegance. Bach overture in the french style, french suite no. Goldberg variations bwv 988 played by andras schiff.
The welltempered clavier, book ii video andras schiff. The inventions and sinfonias, bwv 772801, also known as the two and threepart inventions, are a collection of thirty short keyboard compositions by johann sebastian bach 16851750. I have several installments of andras schiffs series of js bach keyboard works done for londondecca and, though i am pretty mixed about them taken as a whole, this version of the two and threepart inventions is the best of the ones i own. Helped by very good sound engineering, schiff plays the music with affection, refinement and sensitivity. The 2nd of the three part inventions is a sad, reflective piece in c minor and schiff executes it with sensitivity and finesse, with a careful ear for the balance of the voices, with the upward and downward scale that bach includes inserted into the texture with elegance. Find andras schiff discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Hans bischoff and translated by alexander lipsky, includes a threepage preface with a table of embellishments. For instance, schiff s warm, luminous tone contrasts with goulds gaunt, strippeddown sonority, drawing inspiration from the grandeur and flexibility of tempo that typifies bach performances from pianists such as edwin fischer and miecyslaw. The basis for the musical text was henles revised edition of part i published in 1997 and yo tomitas revision of part ii spring 2007. Invention 2 in c minor, bwv 773 urtext edition youtube.
Andras schiffs bach tour comes to 92nd street y the new. Aug 10, 2012 johann sebastian bach twopart inventions invention no. S two and three part inventions by andras schiff on. Solo keyboard works 2 cds by andras schiff on apple. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
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