Dear Mr. Barton, Allow me to express my belief that this set of recordings, is a gift to humanity, not only for your subscribers. On top of that, you provide a link with the whole set of recordings in. mp3 format. Your generosity is beyond words... Thank you, from the bottom of my heart for this gift! I will listen to it as long as I breath :)
This is a monumental achievement Paul. Bach's music always leaves me speechless but listening to all this today really gave me an idea of the unparalleled greatness of an intellect who lived ages ago. We are so blessed to have such work available to us. Thank you.
This is truly beautiful Bach! People comment that it's an amazing accomplishment; that is true but it also sounds fantastic! Paul has played these with brilliance, gracefulness, and feeling. The recording quality is superb and the mixing balanced so the piano sounds great too. The result is enchanting music that we all can enjoy for hours and further adorns the great name of Bach himself.
To Mr Paul Barton: You did something unbelievable: 2 parts of WTC, not really many pianist can say that played all WTC of Bach. I gonna say more: I know just several of them. With this video your channel entered into another level, no, not level, The Level. You've got my all-time applause. Bravo!
Thank you so much, Paul, for putting these treasures online for free. Not only that, but this is seriously one of the best performances of this set I've heard!
Thank you so much, Paul. Nothing has been as helpful for me as your split screen score videos are for improving my reading, fingering, and harmonic understanding. This is invaluable source material for learning and practice. Rest easy that you are helping hundreds like me!
Thank you so much for uploading this complete version of the Prelude and Fugues. I've been playing my whole life and recently I've been playing even more. Your videos are very inspirational, encouraging, and provide me with so much hope. I recently programmed my synthesizers to play the Goldberg Variations, since I'm never happy with my own performances. I did record a couple with myself playing, but they are far from a desirable level. I've always wanted to hear them in the Wendy Carlos style, so that's why I did it. Bach is by far my favorite composer, so you uploading this for all to enjoy is a great gift to the world. Take care, Sam.
I appreciate your professionalism, especially keeping it clean as Bach intended it to be. Urtext, no pedals, not much difference between the dynamics, simply baroque and genious. You can hear the Cembalo, sometimes the organ too. so lovely. Most appreciated 🙏🏻 P.s. Sometimes less is more ;)
Just wanted to thank you, Paul. I'm a music educator (orchestra) and a few years ago I challenged myself to start learning Bach's Inventions and Sinfonias. At the time, I could only handle right-hand melodies and left-hand block chords. So sad. Over the course of the past few years, and via your great videos, I have made it through a great number of pieces and reminded myself how to learn a 'new' instrument to improve my own teaching. Again, thanks!
Can't get over how the Bass Melodies just hit you in the guts. Music as a physical force. Wonderful. Hit me hard, Mr Piano Player. The Reverb is just right.
I always gain valuable insight on each and every piano work by watching every single detail of Paul hands movement and the score above.He is a my virtual piano teacher.
After years of enjoying your tutorials (beginning with the Chopin etudes), this monumental achievement has made me appreciate your gifts even more. I am honored to be your latest Patreon. Best wishes to you and your lovely family.
I thank you from the bottom of my heart Paul Barton, this video of Bach has brought peace to my soul, as Bach is my all time favorite Composer. His works have never disappointed me, and you interpreting all pieces in both WTC books is definitely not an easy task. Thank you Paul for this wholesome video. :)
That's one behemoth of a project completed. Really shows the kinds of results capable with consistent effort. On a side note, I can't imagine how long it took to upload 4+ hours of HD video....
Since you posted this, i listened to the whole thing twice. And let me tell you Paul, what you have achieved here is nothing short of a Miracle. You continue to motivate me with each upload but this one just left me breathless. Truly one of the best pianists i know of, well done!
What a phenomenal achievement! I have played a dozen or so of these in public, but thought that several were either not worth the effort or not interesting enough for the ears of the general public. This performance has changed my mind on both counts! So, I am back practising hard! Truly magnificent! Your channel has been an inspiration for many years - and will continue to be so. Thanks you so much...
Un trabajo enorme de intelecto y dedicación. Muchas feliciades y muchas gracias por ejecutar esta hermosa música para nuestro deleite. En estos turbolentos momentos que vivimos nada como la refrescante música de Bach para sosegar un poco el egitada alma
I love the expressive Playing... The ever so slight hesitation before pauses to emphatise the meaning..... The finger work in the allegro passages with tbe ornaments are a delight to tbe ear!
This is just so awesome. I'm currently working on the very beginning of the WTC volume 1, and to hear it played so masterfully is just a great inspiration. It also gives me a goal to aim for in my own learning.
I am very grateful to be able to hear and see how Bach is played on the piano. Thank you Maestro Barton for making his art and skill available to everyone through the internet. I really appreciate your way of bringing out all the voices in the fugues and the cleanliness of the execution. I kindly ask you to continue to disseminate his art, perhaps with the complete performance of the French and English Suites. Thank you Master Barton.
Andras Schiff used to be my go-to choice for WTC on piano, but I admire your unpretentious approach, which creates a less refined sound but not unsuitable for Bach. Seeing this on youtube, I must say (without pretension) your work does a great service to music lovers.
Truly monumental - and you make it look so easy...the fingerings, hand and finger movements are always so smooth and logical. Hats off to you for a great achievement - well done! I'm also enjoying your many contributions, tutorials and overall approach to piano playing. Many thanks!
Thank you. I keep listening the versions of Rosalyn Tureck, Glenn Gould and Xiaomei Zhu all these five years. I really appreciate your intuitive videos. Best wishes.
Congratulations!! Now that you completed this monumental task.. perhaps you can do something completely different from this.. something that hasn't been done before.. Recording Charles Valentin Alkan's Esquisses ! These books are filled with wonderful enchanting and mysterious works..that will be a very important and historical achievement!! Good luck with anything new!
wow Paul! here another Bachmaniac and Paul from Spain:-) congragtulations and thank you very much for sharing your Bach and yourself with us. Wonderful rendition, format, videos from upside... Thank you very much. We will enjoy you now as a classic together with very big names...; recording the whole WTC is a dream only achieved by the very best. Congratulations Paul!
I am learning to play an electric piano at the moment, I noticed how you have greater control over the dynamics of a piano as opposed to the electric variety, I like the way it resonates. I really like your YT video where the Macaque monkey was sat on your head, and your little girl was laughing! That was gold🤩.
Yes !! What an achievement ! Paul Barton, you're my piano god ! :-) You're one of the reason I continue to play piano. One day, one day, I will reach your level
Paul, your videos were the reason I started learning the piano. Thank you for providing such an immense gift to the music community, I hope that these videos inspire others as it did me. By the way, my favorite piece is the G-Minor fugue from Book II, whats yours?
ah! that's really something, I'm really glad to know that, and thank you for the encouraging words - much appreciated. Yes, the G minor, I can understand why it's you favorite. Mine? possibly Prelude 10, book 1.
I don't have a recording any of these (except for 2 of them -- RCM of Canada CDs). I played the easiest of them (no more than 2 voices, please!) from books I had for 40 years. It is a real pleasure to hear a professional interpretation plus see the fingering.
vous devriez l ecouter par glenn gould alors, si vous ne connaissez pas. il en fait une interprétation bien dans son style....et écouter tous les autres morceaux aussi d' ailleurs.
Updated Index
Book 1
01) 00:00 / 02:12 - C Major, 846
02) 04:24 / 06:01 - c minor, 847
03) 07:41 / 08:54 - C# Major, 848
04) 11:09 / 14:54 - c# minor, 849
05) 20:00 / 21:05 - D Major, 850
06) 22:51 / 24:13 - d minor, 851
07) 26:30 / 30:27 - Eb Major, 852
08) 32:02 / 36:05 - eb/d# minor, 853
09) 41:40 / 43:23 - E Major, 854
10) 44:28 / 47:08 - e minor, 855
11) 48:11 / 49:14 - F Major, 856
12) 50:40 / 53:47 - f minor, 867
13) 58:38 / 01:00:09 - F# Major, 858
14) 01:02:23 / 01:03:26 - f# minor, 859
15) 01:07:16 / 01:08:05 - G Major, 860
16) 01:10:36 / 01:12:36 - g minor, 861
17) 01:14:43 / 01:16:01 - Ab Major, 862
18) 01:18:20 / 01:20:25 - g# minor, 863
19) 01:23:04 / 01:24:14 - A Major, 864
20) 01:26:28 / 01:27:34 - a minor, 865
21) 01:32:09 / 01:33:31 - Bb Major, 866
22) 01:35:16 / 01:38:43 - bb minor, 867
23) 01:42:14 / 01:43:22 - B Major, 868
24) 01:45:36 / 01:50:52 - b minor, 869
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Book 2
01) 01:57:18 / 01:59:48 - C Major, 870
02) 02:01:32 / 02:03:52 - c minor, 871
03) 02:06:13 / 02:08:09 - C# Major, 872
04) 02:10:17 / 02:15:07 - c# minor, 873
05) 02:17:19 / 02:22:38 - D Major, 874
06) 02:25:57 / 02:27:41 - d minor, 875
07) 02:29:42 / 02:31:56 - Eb Major, 876
08) 02:33:49 / 02:37:40 - eb/d# minor, 877
09) 02:42:15 / 02:46:14 - E Major, 878
10) 02:48:26 / 02:52:15 - e minor, 879
11) 02:55:10 / 02:58:17 - F Major, 880
12) 03:00:00 / 03:04:24 - f minor, 881
13) 03:06:15 / 03:09:20 - F# Major, 882
14) 03:11:59 / 03:15:49 - f# minor, 883
15) 03:19:36 / 03:22:05 - G Major, 884
16) 03:23:27 / 03:27:00 - g minor, 885
17) 03:29:54 / 03:33:35 - Ab Major, 886
18) 03:36:35 / 03:40:29 - g# minor, 887
19) 03:45:35 / 03:47:22 - A Major, 888
20) 03:48:39 / 03:53:30 - a minor, 889
21) 03:55:29 / 04:02:24 - Bb Major, 890
22) 04:04:45 / 04:08:00 - bb minor, 891
23) 04:12:22 / 04:14:19 - B Major, 892
24) 04:18:19 / 04:20:50 - b minor, 893
God bless you!
Bach actually made 1 prelude and 1 fugue each for all 24 keys on 1 book
Thank you so much!!!
I apologize, can you make the count again in the second book 1,2,3... and not 25,26,27))😁
can I just mention how tHIS HAS NO ADS
I know! I noticed and I really appreciated it!
I have. On the beginning only
@@suhaa2881 I think that's YT themselves claiming some extra add money and not Paul placing an ad
Now it has...
@Ascaithe A0
Dear Mr. Barton,
Allow me to express my belief that this set of recordings, is a gift to humanity, not only for your subscribers. On top of that, you provide a link with the whole set of recordings in. mp3 format. Your generosity is beyond words... Thank you, from the bottom of my heart for this gift!
I will listen to it as long as I breath :)
I'm watching you bro
I'm watching you bro
@@bryanwoo9296 wtf?
This is the peak of this channel so far, for sure. Absolutely monumental achievement Paul!
Thank you so much, Gulliano.
Gulliano yes! This is an incredible amount of work
@@PaulBartonPiano I think we should be thanking *you * 🙏🏻
first prelude i disagree with. i would hold those bad boys
but wonderful job with the respective fugue
Congratulations Mr. Barton. You are truly a fantastic interpreter of the greatest composer of all times.
This is a monumental achievement Paul. Bach's music always leaves me speechless but listening to all this today really gave me an idea of the unparalleled greatness of an intellect who lived ages ago. We are so blessed to have such work available to us. Thank you.
This is truly beautiful Bach! People comment that it's an amazing accomplishment; that is true but it also sounds fantastic! Paul has played these with brilliance, gracefulness, and feeling. The recording quality is superb and the mixing balanced so the piano sounds great too. The result is enchanting music that we all can enjoy for hours and further adorns the great name of Bach himself.
Rien de plus beau que Bach.
To Mr Paul Barton:
You did something unbelievable: 2 parts of WTC, not really many pianist can say that played all WTC of Bach. I gonna say more: I know just several of them. With this video your channel entered into another level, no, not level, The Level. You've got my all-time applause. Bravo!
Thank you so much, Paul, for putting these treasures online for free. Not only that, but this is seriously one of the best performances of this set I've heard!
Paul Barton先生是我很崇敬的一位钢琴家，技术相当全面，处理很细腻。难能的是他还那么有爱心，我真的是很佩服。
Thank you so much, Paul. Nothing has been as helpful for me as your split screen score videos are for improving my reading, fingering, and harmonic understanding. This is invaluable source material for learning and practice. Rest easy that you are helping hundreds like me!
Thank you so much for uploading this complete version of the Prelude and Fugues. I've been playing my whole life and recently I've been playing even more. Your videos are very inspirational, encouraging, and provide me with so much hope. I recently programmed my synthesizers to play the Goldberg Variations, since I'm never happy with my own performances. I did record a couple with myself playing, but they are far from a desirable level. I've always wanted to hear them in the Wendy Carlos style, so that's why I did it. Bach is by far my favorite composer, so you uploading this for all to enjoy is a great gift to the world. Take care, Sam.
I appreciate your professionalism, especially keeping it clean as Bach intended it to be.
Urtext, no pedals, not much difference between the dynamics, simply baroque and genious.
You can hear the Cembalo, sometimes the organ too. so lovely. Most appreciated 🙏🏻
P.s. Sometimes less is more ;)
This is probably one of the most AWESOME things on RUclips ever! Thank you ever so much for sharing this!!!!
You did it Paul! Congratulations!!!
Thank you, Adan.
I have listened to one a day for the past 48+ days. Now I have to find another collection or start over. Thank you, Paul. Brilliant
Just wanted to thank you, Paul. I'm a music educator (orchestra) and a few years ago I challenged myself to start learning Bach's Inventions and Sinfonias. At the time, I could only handle right-hand melodies and left-hand block chords. So sad. Over the course of the past few years, and via your great videos, I have made it through a great number of pieces and reminded myself how to learn a 'new' instrument to improve my own teaching. Again, thanks!
I always listen to Glen Gould when I want to listen to WTC. Now I have another source. Thanks for this performance and recording.
Can't get over how the Bass Melodies just hit you in the guts.
Music as a physical force.
Wonderful.
Hit me hard, Mr Piano Player.
The Reverb is just right.
You play so wonderfully...and your work with the elephants, I will always admire your work!!! Thank you so much for this! God Bless you and yours!
I always gain valuable insight on each and every piano work by watching every single detail of Paul hands movement and the score above.He is a my virtual piano teacher.
You are so talented, extremely generous, and the BEST dad in the world!
I have a 5 hour drive this week , this is going to be my perfect travelling companion
I am sure you will have arrived spiritually evolved, haven't you? 😉
My favourite is still prelude no 17 from book 2. You're so generous for sharing this for free Paul, thank you
After years of enjoying your tutorials (beginning with the Chopin etudes), this monumental achievement has made me appreciate your gifts even more. I am honored to be your latest Patreon. Best wishes to you and your lovely family.
This is out of this world. Congratulations!
I thank you from the bottom of my heart Paul Barton, this video of Bach has brought peace to my soul, as Bach is my all time favorite Composer. His works have never disappointed me, and you interpreting all pieces in both WTC books is definitely not an easy task. Thank you Paul for this wholesome video. :)
That's one behemoth of a project completed. Really shows the kinds of results capable with consistent effort.
On a side note, I can't imagine how long it took to upload 4+ hours of HD video....
Since you posted this, i listened to the whole thing twice. And let me tell you Paul, what you have achieved here is nothing short of a Miracle. You continue to motivate me with each upload but this one just left me breathless.
Truly one of the best pianists i know of, well done!
A monumental achievement! One of the greatest gifts to humanity! And personally, I can't get enough of this insurmountable counterpoint!
This is truly a wonderful gift for both study and pure artistic joy.
The beginning of Praeludium 3 2:06:13 I could listen forever. Beautiful playing.
What a phenomenal achievement! I have played a dozen or so of these in public, but thought that several were either not worth the effort or not interesting enough for the ears of the general public. This performance has changed my mind on both counts! So, I am back practising hard! Truly magnificent! Your channel has been an inspiration for many years - and will continue to be so. Thanks you so much...
I am very happy to have met such a fascinating versatile artist!
Your interpertations are a model for me.
Feurich piano sounds wonderful!
Just found this book in a charity shop! This will keep me busy for a long time!!! Thanks for the video and offering a free download too! ❤
I want to play all the songs someday. I always thank you for this great performance and your RUclips gives me a lot of musical inspiration and help.
Un trabajo enorme de intelecto y dedicación. Muchas feliciades y muchas gracias por ejecutar esta hermosa música para nuestro deleite. En estos turbolentos momentos que vivimos nada como la refrescante música de Bach para sosegar un poco el egitada alma
Can I just say that you make the extremely tedious work look like a breeze.. On top of that it sounds graceful and amazing! Takes my breath away
The brain to finger connection to do this has always baffled me. Thank you for this nice long project which is so nice to relax with before sleep.
This is absolutely amazing. I think I've just found my favorite RUclips video of all time.
Thank you.
Vielen lieben Dank für die Musik! Es ist wundervoll!
Yaxsiki bele ifacilar var butun kitabi bize teqdim edir ehsen !
absolutely amazing, Paul! the interpretation of every piece is incredible.
I love the expressive
Playing... The ever so slight hesitation before pauses to emphatise the meaning..... The finger work in the allegro passages with tbe ornaments are a delight to tbe ear!
Never tire ... Of Bach
"age, cannot wither him
Nor custom stale his infinite variety."
Shakespeare of Portia.
Congratulation dear Sir Paul Barton. remarkable work. and thank you so very much.
you are very welcome, Shaukat, thanks for your encouragement, it's truly appreciated.
big fan of yours. Keep up the good work. May God bless you more. and thanks a lot for your reply.❤
This is just so awesome. I'm currently working on the very beginning of the WTC volume 1, and to hear it played so masterfully is just a great inspiration. It also gives me a goal to aim for in my own learning.
Omg, Paul! You... You are amazing!
My fav is still Prelude No 2♡
Thank you for this 🥰
You're very welcome, Anna!
You mean, the best prelude and fugue ever?
What a wonderful sustained piece of music and so subtle and intricately played. Many thanks for making my evening.
Paul you are truly one of the gems on RUclips
I am very grateful to be able to hear and see how Bach is played on the piano. Thank you Maestro Barton for making his art and skill available to everyone through the internet. I really appreciate your way of bringing out all the voices in the fugues and the cleanliness of the execution. I kindly ask you to continue to disseminate his art, perhaps with the complete performance of the French and English Suites. Thank you Master Barton.
Andras Schiff used to be my go-to choice for WTC on piano, but I admire your unpretentious approach, which creates a less refined sound but not unsuitable for Bach. Seeing this on youtube, I must say (without pretension) your work does a great service to music lovers.
That's what we we are talking about! Very well done!
your work is incredible Paul! thank you for your masterful videos :D
Truly monumental - and you make it look so easy...the fingerings, hand and finger movements are always so smooth and logical. Hats off to you for a great achievement - well done! I'm also enjoying your many contributions, tutorials and overall approach to piano playing. Many thanks!
피아노를 잘 치는 손이 아름답습니다.
뇌파가 진동하며 춤을 추네요.
아름다운 음악 잘듣고 갑니다.
❤❤❤😂😂😂
Wow! What a monumental feat! You never cease to amaze me.
Thank you. I keep listening the versions of Rosalyn Tureck, Glenn Gould and Xiaomei Zhu all these five years. I really appreciate your
intuitive videos. Best wishes.
What music do you like more
Bach or Justin Bieber ?
Thank you. This is a wonderful resource for students and players. I love the split screen! Ah Bach♡
Thanks Paul for providing the most important fundamental foundation development for studying the Bach 48.
I f miracles do exist, this is one of them! Thanks for this gift, both of you, Bach and Paul Barton!
NO WAY NO WAY
THANK YOU PAUL
this is a great gift
Wow, you have completed, Paul!!!! Thank you for uploading your piano music, it is awsome. I play the Prelude and Fuga No. 12 from Book II.
This is so convenient!! All the prelude and fugues in one video!! This is reaching a new milestone here.
Thank you Paul Barton, for the compilation and for you have shared with us...
This is such a gift to us all. Thank you, Mr Barton !
Запредельный Космос! Вершина всей музыки в масштабе вселенной!!!
All I know is Bach's music will always be beyond me.
Excellent job on these! What an amazing accomplishment. I could only wish to play Bach this well, not to mention the entire 1st book!
What a Herculean effort and a triumph! Thank you, Paul. Your work is valuable.
What a feat Paul! Congratulations and thank you for playing so wonderfully and making the score visible!
Amazing playing of beautiful, harmonious music!
This helps me immensely with my practice. Love to play Bach, it's like a pleasure to play and listen to. Thank you!
What do you prefer to listen
J.S.Bach or Rihanna ?
@@peterveer7798 Bach by a long shot
Congratulations!! Now that you completed this monumental task..
perhaps you can do something completely different from this.. something that hasn't been done before.. Recording Charles Valentin Alkan's Esquisses ! These books are filled with wonderful enchanting and mysterious works..that will be a very important and historical achievement!! Good luck with anything new!
The contribution you have done it's awesome, thank you forever!
You spoil us, Paul.
10:22 Se parece mucho al opening de Candy Candy.
Hermoso trabajo al piano Paul, felicitaciones.
I always think that the Pianists that learn at least one entire whole well tempered Klavier book, are the most spiritual hard-workers musicians
My thoughts
Bro learned both 💀
I think this is my favorite video on all RUclips. Thank you Paul!
I hope one day to achieve what you've accomplished here! May god bless you and your family! Thank you so much!
wow Paul! here another Bachmaniac and Paul from Spain:-) congragtulations and thank you very much for sharing your Bach and yourself with us. Wonderful rendition, format, videos from upside... Thank you very much. We will enjoy you now as a classic together with very big names...; recording the whole WTC is a dream only achieved by the very best. Congratulations Paul!
I am learning to play an electric piano at the moment, I noticed how you have greater control over the dynamics of a piano as opposed to the electric variety, I like the way it resonates.
I really like your YT video where the Macaque monkey was sat on your head, and your little girl was laughing! That was gold🤩.
What a Good Pianist you are ! I Love your Bach - Very Clear playing . Thanks from Amsterdam
fantastic! your performances are really impressive and the presentation is above most.
I love your work, i'm a pianist too, i hope i can master these preludes and fugues as wel as you 1 day 😁, and i like those songs as well
Indebted to you for this incredible service, my good man.
Awe & Respect from Pakistan.
Your playing is so mesmerizing. I'm inspired to try the first prelude!
Such astonishing achievement! congratulations ! not many people can finish learning both books
You are amazing! Thank you so much ❤️
Yes !! What an achievement ! Paul Barton, you're my piano god ! :-) You're one of the reason I continue to play piano. One day, one day, I will reach your level
Bravo, Bravissimo Maestro ... thank you
Thank you - that was wonderful !
Thanks so much for this, Paul, beautiful interpretations of this amazing music!
Congrats Paul, you finally finished the WTC in this channel, this is pretty amazing.
Un gran agasajo espiritual el disfrutar de una excelente ejecución de la mejor obra maestra del Barroco.
Wonderful !!!! Thanks Paul . What a mission. !!! So inspiring.
Paul, your videos were the reason I started learning the piano. Thank you for providing such an immense gift to the music community, I hope that these videos inspire others as it did me. By the way, my favorite piece is the G-Minor fugue from Book II, whats yours?
È minor fugue from second book
Prelude and Fugue in f minor, book 1
C-Minor fugue at 6:01
ah! that's really something, I'm really glad to know that, and thank you for the encouraging words - much appreciated. Yes, the G minor, I can understand why it's you favorite. Mine? possibly Prelude 10, book 1.
I like Prelude no 10 book 1, fugue no 4 and 8 book 1. It is hard to find a favorite
Paul, ¿did you play all this by heart?!
Many congratulations! And thank you a lot for your great work!
1:52:14 absolutely beauty
Sure, but dont you just love 4:29
Beautiful moments:
5:23
5:34
17:59
25:38
1:27:05
1:32:41
1:52:14
2:32:27
2:52:57
I don't have a recording any of these (except for 2 of them -- RCM of Canada CDs). I played the easiest of them (no more than 2 voices, please!) from books I had for 40 years. It is a real pleasure to hear a professional interpretation plus see the fingering.
1:45:37 *MY FAVORITE.* 💙
vous devriez l ecouter par glenn gould alors, si vous ne connaissez pas. il en fait une interprétation bien dans son style....et écouter tous les autres morceaux aussi d' ailleurs.