Hewitt was born in ottawa, ontario, canada on july 26, 1958. 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. Bach the welltempered clavier angela hewitt torrent. 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. I highly recommend this for all musicians and music students. The welltempered clavier by angela hewitt, johann sebastian bach, none from amazons classical music store. Bachs complete welltempered clavier by angela hewitt by. Composed about 20 years apart, the two sets of 24 preludes and fugues that constitute the two books of johann sebastian bachs welltempered clavier didnt start off as one huge collection of 48 works in fact, the set of 24 preludes and fugues composed in 1742 were not. Passacaglia in c minor, bwv 582, transcribed for piano 11.
She has the best recordingsperformances of the welltempered clavier. Bachs complete welltempered clavier by angela hewitt, author. 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. Bach since glenn gould, canadian pianist angela hewitt has surpassed her usual high standards in this astonishing set of. This canadian pianist has made bachs keyboard music the core of her performing life, twice taking it on world tours, first in 2007, and. 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. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. The welltempered clavier mp3 and lossless downloads. Its not surprising that she has recorded the six partitas on two occasions for hyperion, the first time in 19961997, and then this doubledisc late in. The best recordings of js bachs the welltempered clavier.
As a specialist in johann sebastian bachs keyboard music, angela hewitt has recorded some of his works more than once, as she did with the welltempered clavier and the goldberg variations. Bachs complete welltempered clavier by angela hewitt highlights. In this concert she plays bachs 24 preludes and fugues from the welltempered clavier, book i. With a wideranging repertoire and frequent appearances in recital and with major orchestras throughout europe, the americas and asia, she is also an awardwinning recording artist whose performances of bach have established her as one of the composers foremost interpreters. Angela hewitt, cc obe born july 26, 1958 is a canadian classical pianist. The welltempered clavier by angela hewitt on itunes. In 199798 angela hewitt recorded a version of the welltempered clavier which dazzled the critical world and recordbuying public. The daughter of an organist, hewitt began to study piano at age three, making her public debut at the age of four, winning a scholarship at six. Hewitt frequently records, producing dozens of releases. Woodward is placed in a more swimmy acoustic, and the piano sound is a bit tubbier and subject to some noticeable. He gave the title to a book of preludes and fugues in all 24 major and minor keys, dated 1722, composed for the profit and use of musical youth desirous of learning, and especially for the. 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. This is my second set of the well tempered clavier.
This tour will celebrate the wonderful voyage she began in 1994 when she undertook to record all of bachs major keyboard works for hyperion recordsa project that took eleven years to complete. 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. Hewitts recordings of the well tempered clavier recent rerelease peter bright wrote february 25, 2008. Listening to angela hewitts latest thoughts on bachs welltempered clavier alongside her late1990s hyperion cycle 1198, 799, it appears that her. Angela hewitt has made bachs music the cornerstone of her brilliant, exuberant artistry. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, is a collection of two sets of preludes and fugues in. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes the largestscale and mostinfluential undertaking for. Bachs welltempered 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. Well tempered clavier book one angela hewitt early. Bachs collection of 48 preludes and fugues in all the major and minor. Bach left no markings in the score as to how this music was to be played, so the decisions are. The welltempered clavier, book 2 angela hewitt on allmusic 1999. Well tempered clavier book one angela hewitt early music.
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. Bachs welltempered clavier by angela hewitt, book ii. Angela hewitt is a highly esteemed pianist, particularly noted as a bach performer, but accomplished in an exceptionally large repertory embracing all eras of keyboard music. Aria for soprano from cantata bwv 127, transcribed for piano 5. The welltempered clavier, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. 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. Now, fresh from her bach world tourin which she performed the complete welltempered clavier from august until the end of october in 58 cities in 21 countries on six continentsangela has made an entirely new recording of this monumental work. Angela hewitt, wigmore hall, london the independent. 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 welltempered clavier, an anticipated followup to the 2007 reissue of her 1997 recordings. I bought this set because i have admired angela hewitts style since hearing he working through the beethoven piano sonatas on the radio some years ago, i have not been. 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. Lento con espressione in csharp minor, nocturne, kkiva16 3. Join us as she continues the second season of her remarkable fouryear journey through all of bachs keyboard works.
The wtc was written for the harpsichord, but is now mostly performed on its successor, the piano. Bach the welltempered clavier angela hewitt cd3 book 219. 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. Bach vkingur lafsson 1 cd download buy now it was followed shortly afterwards by book ii which was similarly received. The welltempered clavier 1997 recording praised for her exquisite recordings for hyperion and hailed as one of the most original interpreters of the music of j. The well tempered clavier, book 1, including the well tempered clavier, book 1. Free sheet music for the complete 48 preludes and fugues of the well tempered clavier by j. 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. 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. Angela hewitt bachs instrumental works discography. She has the best recordingsperformances of the well tempered clavier. Hewitt was born in ottawa, ontario, daughter of the yorkshireborn godfrey hewitt thus she also has british nationality who was choirmaster at christ church.
To angela hewitt, what makes these performances of the welltempered clavier so challenging is the dual task of being true to certain conventions of the time the piece was written in as well as playing an active role as an instrumentalist. The welltempered clavier 4cd box set angela hewitt. 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. New class traitor music angela hewitt, baby hippopotamus, ebenezer prout, j. Bach, johann sebastian bach, musical humor, welltempered clavier possibly canadas greatest living treasure in the realm of classical music is pianist angela hewitt. This is the fifth release in angela hewitts universally acclaimed series of bachs keyboard music which is fast being seen as the definitive modern recording of this repertoire on the piano. Included among these are separate studio and live recordings of the welltempered clavier. To downloadview the programme page and notes, click here.
It was followed shortly afterwards by book ii which was similarly received. Ten years ago angela hewitt recorded a version of the welltempered clavier book i which dazzled the critical world and recordbuying public. Acclaimed as one of the most creative and thoughtful performers of j. Trasimeno music festival angela hewitt occupies a unique position among todays leading pianists. Bachs complete welltempered clavier by angela hewitt, length. Chorale prelude in dulci jubilo, bwv 729, transcribed for piano 2. 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.