Angela Hewitt: Bach - Prelude & Fugue No. 14 in F-sharp minor BWV 883 | WTC Book II
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- From the Wartburg, Eisenach, 2000
The Well-Tempered Clavier Book II
Angela Hewitt - piano
Johann Sebastian Bach - Prelude & Fugue No. 14 in F-sharp minor BWV 883
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The title of Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier refers to the new system of tuning keyboard instruments that had been developed by, amongst others, the Halberstadt organist Andreas Werckmeister (1645-1706), to make it possible to play in all 24 major and minor keys, something which hitherto had been impossible with "mean-tone" tuning. There were, however, several such "well-tempered" tuning in use at that time, and, contrary to earlier assumptions, there is simply no evidence that Bach wrote his two books of preludes and fugues for our modern "equal temperament", which is but one of several possible tunings.
Whatever the case, for him the tempered tuning meant that he could use all major and minor keys to present a systematic, state-of-the-art compendium of the fugue form, which was then at the very peak of its development. Intended "both for the use and consumption of the eager-to-learn musical youth and as a special pastime for those already skilled in this discipline", Bach compiled the first part of his Well-Tempered Clavier in 1722; this was near the end of the period he spent in the service of Prince Leopold of Anhalt-Cöthen - an essentially happy time for Bach, but marred by the sudden death of his first wife in 1720.
When the second part of The Well-Tempered Clavier was completed in 1744, comprising another 24 fugues together with introductory preludes, Bach had already been Thomaskantor in Leipzig for more than 20 years and the fugue was no longer in vogue. This documental review almost seems to have been an attempt on the great composer's part to halt the march of time.
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Canadian-born Angela Hewitt now lives in England. She won the Toronto International Bach Piano Competition in 1985, since which time The Sunday Times has called her "one of the outstanding Bach pianist of our time". She went on to win prizes at many other important competitions with praise at many other important competitions all over the globe, while her CD recordings of Bach works have been showered with praise and awards. Her comprehensive repertoire extends right into the present day.
On e of the best fugues ever written.
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so funny.
That was really funny
Agreed. This fugue is next level. So good.
The absolute best fugue ever to me would be his contrapunctus XI from the Art of fugue. And VIII after that. Then comes this fugue 883 :) Rating Bach, how silly ;)
I love Angella hewitt humble interpretations of Bach. She totally nails it and then you are blessed and privileged with only the composer. She is my favourite Bach interpreter.
During lockdown she played some lovely pieces from home. In one of them, I kindly asked if she would play one specific prelude in D minor. The following morning, she had uploaded it. She has no idea the tears of joy and appreciation she had brought to my eyes. I felt so special and privileged. Thank you, Angela Hewitt for being an unique 💎.
More than precision, more than mere technique. This is what happens when it's played with love. The word "definitive" comes to mind. You're setting the standard high, indeed.
In the next life I want to be reborn half Bach to be able to write such a fugue, and half Angela Hewitt to be able to play it like this.
This was the first artist to show me a walking bass.🎢
There is life after Glenn Gould ;-) very nice, clean, secure and beautiful interpretation on piano, bravo!
joli enregistrement, avec les différentes voix qui sortent très bien dans les deux mains, dans un cadre superbe, en plus!
Wow, perfect playing
one of my faves from book 2 to practice. The triple fugue is quite rewarding.
Oh my God! Very wonderful playing! Thank you EuroArtsChanel!
I had almost given up hope in trying to find Bach's prelude and fugues played on piano forte that i personally enjoy partly because emphasis becomes so important and in most recordings it sounds like they have not put in any effort and unable to have a natural emphasis, this is the most pleasant piece I've heard by Bach on piano. Even if I never care much about anything visual in the video, it doesn't matter here because the music is incredible
if you like the piano, try and meet the recordings by Rosalyn Tureck (died 2003), or Ivo Janssen (not or scarcely on u-tube?), the latter with a quite fine baroque swing, phrasing and timing. among some others. imho.
WONDERFUL! THANK YOU!
The fugue!!! 💗
Thanks for having posted this puece of art, of heaven, of mistery of life and death
The magical atmosphere like Harry Potter movie and the consequent ending suits good to this play!
I like this interpretation
Bravissimo!
Sacred moment captured here.... like God is right there in the room, the setting, the feeling, every candle, every note... stunning.
Exquisite beauty!!
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Nice! The prelude is so charming, almost like a Scarlatti sonata. And the fugue has an electric feel to it, I guess Beethoven would have played it in a similar way, although probably with a little bit more acuity.
If I remember correctly, this is the only triple fugue in the collection.
Incredible 👏👏👏
Bach would marry this lady 😍
Bravo!
magistral
Fantastic
That you so much
Exquisito...
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Those triplets 😏😏😏😏
Angela al chiaro di luna...
Beautiful. Ornaments are distracting.
2:06 Next time choose a genius. Take care
What do you mean by that? Sorry I’m honestly confused. Someone other than Hewitt?
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Would be better if it was played slower l feel, somehow it's not quite quiet enough in spirit ie too bright in its yearning.
Huh ok
l've just listened to it again and maybe l was surprised at how 'bright' it sounded at the time. lt is exquisitely played and l think l was over-reactive at the time. Forgive me 💐
@@sharonsummers I mean I was thinking maybe you're right like Gould's 2nd Gberg Variations 🦧 but yeah ain't she something.
Perfeito. Parabéns!
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