Angela hewitt well tempered clavier book 1

The welltempered clavier, book 1, including the welltempered clavier, book 1. The welltempered clavier, book 1 by angela hewitt on. 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. Bach the well tempered clavier book 1 feinberg youtube. The welltempered clavier i by angela hewitt, johann sebastian bach, none from amazons classical music store. Hewitt was born in ottawa, ontario, daughter of the yorkshireborn godfrey hewitt thus she also has british nationality who was choirmaster at christ church cathedral in ottawa. You may like to know that the two sets making up the whole of angela hewitts 48 have been reissued in a single 4cd set for less than the price of this one bach welltempered clavier. Well tempered clavier book one angela hewitt early music. Listening to angela hewitts latest thoughts on bachs welltempered clavier.

Hewitt has been based in london, england, since 1985, but maintains residences in ottawa and umbria, italy. Artist of the year, canadian music council 1986 honorary degree, university of ottawa 1995 best classical album. The welltempered clavier 24, collection of preludes. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes the largestscale and mostinfluential undertaking for. This piece is very special to me i got hooked onto it at a young age, and pestered my parents to let me learn the piano. 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.

The welltempered clavier 1997 recording to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Her world tour brings her to londons wigmore hall next week. 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 six. The canadian pianists recordings of bach are held up as benchmarks for their profound insight. I highly recommend this for all musicians and music students. The welltempered clavier cda677414 johann sebastian. Daughter of a cathedral organist, the young angela hewitt danced to bach, sang to bach, played him on the violin and recorder. Angela hewitt sje arts oxfords venue for music and arts. The welltempered clavier, book 1, preludes and fugues 18 to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Angela hewitt, cc obe born july 26, 1958 is a canadian classical pianist. This experience shines through in her new recording.

Angela hewitt piano hewitttake full advantage of the pianos potential, including its middle sostenuto pedal. August 2007 sees the start of angela hewitt s bach world tour in which she will bring her celebrated performances of the well tempered clavier to twentyfive countries on six continents. The reputation of angela hewitt as a bach interpretor of the highest order was first. Join us as she continues the second season of her remarkable fouryear journey through all of bachs keyboard works. She would be taking the welltempered clavier to different countries, different cultures, and was looking forward to exploring the work from many perspectives. Angela hewitt is traveling the world bearing great armfuls of bach, to be bestowed on places as distant as macao, colombia and south africa. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. It was followed shortly afterwards by book ii which was similarly received.

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. Listening to angela hewitts latest thoughts on bachs welltempered clavier alongside her late1990s hyperion cycle 1198, 799, it appears that her interpretations havent changed so much as evolved, intensified and, most important, internalised. The welltempered clavier book 1 is a recording with angela hewitt turning out a performance that is astounding to say the least. The welltempered clavier 4cd box set angela hewitt. The welltempered clavier, book 2 angela hewitt on allmusic 1999. Widely considered to be the summit of keyboard music, it is an encyclopaedia of forms and styles, and, especially, of contrapuntal composition. Angela hewitt piano bach the welltempered clavier, book 1 more information about the artist. Angela hewitt bachs instrumental works discography. I thought i would post a survey of recordings of bachs well tempered klavier.

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. Towards the end of last year, hyperion rereleased angela hewitts recordings of the well tempered clavier from the late 1990s in a budget boxed set. 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. Bachs welltempered clavier is a set of 24 preludes and fugues, in each major and minor key. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from angela hewitt at the discogs marketplace. The welltempered clavier, book 1 numbers 112 interval numbers 24. She captures the feel and soul of bachs works and i dare say bach himself would have been proud of this performance.

Bachs complete welltempered clavier by angela hewitt highlights. Well tempered clavier book one angela hewitt early. In two concerts, she will perform these 48 most sophisticated preludes and fugues with her signature clarity and dexterity for the hong kong audience. 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. Hewitt is returning in fall 2018 to present the complete welltempered clavier. The welltempered clavier, book 1 angela hewitt songs.

In this concert she plays bachs 24 preludes and fugues from the welltempered clavier, book i. Angela hewitt has made bachs music the cornerstone of her brilliant, exuberant artistry. Angela hewitt is one of the foremost living interpreters of bach. The well tempered clavier, book 1, including the well tempered clavier, book 1. Bach, js the well tempered clavier, book 1 by angela. Two years ago, in a cover story for this magazine, angela hewitt told how she was looking forward to her forthcoming world tour. Concurrently, hyperion is releasing this limited edition box set of hewitt s 199899 iconic recordings of the 48 held by many critics to be the definitive piano version of bachs incomparable. Bac h the welltempered clavier, book ii prelude and fugue no. Pianist angela hewitt talks bach with alan rusbridger. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The canadian pianist is revered above all for her performances of bach.

Ten years ago angela hewitt recorded a version of the welltempered clavier book i which dazzled the critical world and recordbuying public. Now, fresh from her bach world tourin which she performed the complete well tempered clavier from august 2007 until the end of october 2008 in 58 cities in 21 countries on six. Hewitts recordings of the well tempered clavier recent rerelease peter bright wrote february 25, 2008. Welltempered clavier book 1, juno awards 1999 officer, order of canada 2000. The welltempered clavier, book 1 angela hewitt on allmusic 1998. She has the best recordingsperformances of the welltempered clavier. Hewitts goldberg variations angela hewitt bachs recital disc on hyperion hewitt bach. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Bachs welltempered clavier by angela hewitt, book ii. 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. For the first of her two international festival recitals, hewitt performs the 24 preludes and fugues of book 1, launching with the serene, rippling beauty of the opening c major prelude, cherished the world over. Its a womderful musical experience and a real bargain dont miss it. She talks to alan rusbridger about the joy and difficulty of playing. The welltempered clavier by angela hewitt, johann sebastian bach, none from amazons classical music store.