Im not looking for the best performance or player, but rather the best sound, or rather the benchmark sound recording you would use to compare as a. Angela hewitt is credited as pianist, trasimeno music festival, bach welltempered clavier. In 199798 angela hewitt recorded a version of the welltempered clavier which dazzled the critical world and recordbuying public. The welltempered clavier, book 1 angela hewitt songs. 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. Welltempered clavier from august 2007 until the end of october 2008 in 58. Bach s 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. Francais french worldrenowned pianist angela hewitt says she is on the mend after having fallen down a set of stairs on jan. To help me continue to learn, im looking for what members on this forum think is the most wellrecorded whatever that means to you personally version of bachs welltempered clavier book i. It was followed shortly afterwards by book ii which was similarly received.
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. Angela hewitt brings rigor to bachs welltempered clavier. These works are, in the main, more accessible than those in book 2. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Angela hewitt is one of the foremost living interpreters of bach. Its a womderful musical experience and a real bargain dont miss it. Bach the well tempered clavier hyperion cds442914 pb. Angela hewitt biography, birth date, birth place and pictures. Angela hewitt, royal festival hall, london music the. Ten years ago angela hewitt recorded a version of the welltempered clavier that dazzled the critical world and recordbuying public. Colloquially known as the 48 from the two books of twentyfour preludes and fugues, these works form one of the great landmarks of keyboard repertoire. The daughter of an organist, hewitt began to study piano at age three, making a public debut at the age of four, winning a scholarship at six, and eventually adding. She has the best recordingsperformances of the well tempered clavier. Angela hewitt, the welltempered clavier, book i, 20 january 2008.
The reputation of angela hewitt as a bach interpretor of the highest order was first established. This 15 cd set features her complete bach recordings including the welltempered clavier 2008 recording 4 cds, goldberg variations, partitas and the keyboard concertos featuring the australian chamber orchestra. Bachs complete welltempered clavier by angela hewitt highlights. Angela hewitt recorded a version of the welltempered clavier book i which.
It was followed shortly afterwards by book ii which was. Angela hewitt ten years ago angela hewitt recorded a version of the welltempered clavier book i which dazzled the critical world and recordbuying public. Hewitts goldberg variations angela hewitt bachs recital disc on hyperion hewitt bach. It explores the intricacies of each of the 12 major and 12 minor keys and constitutes the largest. 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. In some forty cities around the world, angela hewitt will be performing the complete cycle of 48 preludes and fugues known as the welltempered clavier. Angela hewitt brings rigor to bachs welltempered clavier updated mar 27, 2019. She holds british nationality through her father, godfrey, who was the organist and choirmaster at christ. Angela hewitt has made bachs music the cornerstone of her brilliant, exuberant artistry. Bach the well tempered clavier book 1 feinberg youtube. The welltempered clavier cda677414 johann sebastian. Pianist angela hewitt begins bach odyssey in ireland. 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 continentsangela has made an entirely new recording of this most iconic of keyboard works.
Find angela hewitt discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic. 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, bwv 846893, collection of 48 preludes and fugues by johann sebastian bach, published in two books 1722 and 1742. Pianist angela hewitt talks bach with alan rusbridger. Recorded in jesuschristuskirche, berlin, on 816 september 2008. 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. Though the pain was terrible, she went on stage just the same, with the help of two strong. Ten years ago angela hewitt recorded a version of the welltempered clavier book i. Angela hewitt is a highly esteemed pianist, particularly noted as a bach performer, but accomplished in an exceptionally large repertory that embraces all eras of keyboard music. The pianist angela hewitt, who in 2008 released a new recording of both volumes of the welltempered clavier on the hyperion label. Acclaimed as one of the most creative and thoughtful performers of j.
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 continentsangela has made an entirely new recording of this monumental work. She captures the feel and soul of bachs works and i dare say bach himself would have been proud of this performance. Bac h the welltempered clavier, book i prelude and fugue no. Fifteen years ago angela hewitt recorded a version of the welltempered clavier book i which dazzled the critical world and recordbuying public. Certainly the challenge of bach today is creating a fresh and interesting interpretation.
Bach, angela hewitt the welltempered clavier 2009, cd. Her world tour brings her to londons wigmore hall next week. Well tempered clavier book one angela hewitt early. The welltempered clavier by angela hewitt, johann sebastian bach, none from amazons classical music store. Proving that jill crossland well deserves her enviable reputation as a bach pianist bbc music magazine, this superb recording of bachs welltempered clavier, book 1, is a great way to start the new year on signum. She talks to alan rusbridger about the joy and difficulty of playing. Angela hewitt wrote in a programme note for her performance of book ii of the welltempered clavier, effectively the london leg of the canadian pianists bach world tour. The welltempered clavier book 1 is a recording with angela hewitt turning out a performance that is astounding to say the least. Join us as she continues the second season of her remarkable fouryear journey through all of bachs keyboard works. 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. She has the best recordingsperformances of the welltempered clavier. 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. Ms hewitt was brought onto the stage in a wheelchair and performed bachs book i of the welltempered clavier using just one foot on.
The well tempered clavier 2008 recording hyperion records hasnt angela hewitt already recorded this. Nevertheless, for listeners unfamiliar with the works themselves i suggest sampling book 1 first. 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. Posted apr 01, 2008 by david stabler special to the oregonian oregonlive. The welltempered clavier angela hewitt with hewitt, angela on cd. August 2007 sees the start of angela hewitts bach world tour in which she will bring her celebrated. Book 1, bwv 846869 praeludium 18 maurizio pollini bach, j. Until now, the welltempered clavier, despite its epic length, has been a remarkable box office success. Angela hewitt, a canadian pianist who plays bach with crystalline articulation, minimal pedal, singing lines and rhythmic vitality, is giving a recital thursday at the metropolitan museum of art. In a revealing and personal programme note, angela explains her reasons, both artistic and emotional, for this momentous creative decision. In hewitts hands, the prelude and fugue in c sharp major are irresistibly joyful and dancelike. I highly recommend this for all musicians and music students. In a way, its more demanding on the audience, not just because of length, but in the concentration it takes.
Some artists make it really easy to fall in love with them. I let the welltempered clavier go while i recorded the remaining works. The two concerts angela hewitt gave at carnegie hall in october of last year, for example, were sold out many weeks prior to the event. Ten years ago angela hewitt recorded a version of the welltempered clavier book i which dazzled the critical world and recordbuying public. Grace, wit, ease, and skill somehow come together in a way that makes for an immediate, visceral response to her musicmaking, in concert and on disc alike.
Angela hewitt piano all the cliches concerning the 48 are true. 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. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. 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.
She is performing book ii of the wtc in bristol, st georges, on the evening of 2 june 2008. But no great pianist should stand still, especially when playing a manysided monument such as bachs well tempered clavier those two epic sets of. The welltempered clavier 4cd box set angela hewitt. The welltempered clavier, book 1 angela hewitt on allmusic 1998. 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. Ten years ago, angela hewitt recorded the 48 as part of her complete survey of bachs keyboard oeuvre for hyperion, but then, as she explains in the booklet note to her 2008 recording.
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